- Paperback: 250 pages
- Publisher: South End Press
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0896086836
- ISBN-13: 978-0896086838
- Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 354 g
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,568,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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They don't work for the employers....,
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This review is from: Raise the Floor: Wages and Policies That Work for All of Us (Paperback)
From the editorial review:"In a January 2002 poll of likely voters, Americans overwhelmingly identified raising the minimum wage as key to stimulating the economy." And of course, this poll result should translate into federal policy, for surely each one of those likely voters has a strong background in economic theory. "...$8 an hour-the amount a single, full-time worker needs to meet minimum needs." Minimum needs...like the "religious services" mentioned above? For the rational Homo sapiens seeking an understanding of how minimum wage laws affect the economy, I recommend Capitalism by George Reisman.
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Every member of Congress should read this book!,
By Jim Stark - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Raise the Floor: Wages & Policies That Work for All of Us (Paperback)
As Congress prepares to debate the national minimum wage this Fall, there couldn't be a more timely or compelling book. At first I was a bit surprised to see this coming from the Ms. Foundation for Women, and while it may be an expansion of their advocacy work, they seem to have assembled an experienced, knowledgable group of researchers and writers to put this study together. It is clear, readable, convincing. Even the manner in which tables and data are presented is easy on the eye (and the head). But as I was drawn into the book, I began to see that looking at an issue like the minimum wage, one needs to do so understanding its history (and the authors do this compactly but thoroughly) and its relevance today (and the tie-in to the Living Wage movement is vivid and convincing). This is a book not only about female or male workers, but families, and beyond that, to the values this nation is supposed to stand for...and it made me so fired up that this country still keeps hard working people poor that I wrote both my senators about it. I hope they read it, and I hope you do too...
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Everyone, rich or poor should read this book,
By Dennis Duncan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Raise the Floor: Wages & Policies That Work for All of Us (Paperback)
For the past 5 years, even with all the corporate scandals and a worse than Vietnam war killing America, never before in U.S. history has our government recklessly hit the gas pedal on giving more "tax cut" handouts for the wealthy elite and big business scoundrels. I'd rather socialize wealth than socialize poverty and terrorism any day. Anyone who thinks otherwise is only looking forward to turning America into a business concentration camp.
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A Critical Problem That Still Calls for Reform,
By Rob Johnston - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Raise the Floor: Wages and Policies That Work for All of Us (Paperback)
Though published in 2001, Raise the Floor addresses an issue that still affects millions of Americans. And it makes the case for anyone who believes that the government should play a role in reducing poverty. The authors show the need for new policies, and they outline the required steps. They show how good wages are good business, and in spite of fear mongering, that states that are good for small business also offer better wages.If you believe that work should help raise people from poverty, not keep them in it, this book will inform, anger, and inspire you. |
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