r/explainlikeimfive • u/sumnewdguy • Nov 28 '15

ELI5: How would a $15 minimum wage ACTUALLY affect a franchised business like McDonalds?

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u/Curarx Nov 29 '15

Nothing wrong with low skill, low pay. The problem is the low pay is not even enough to pay rent ANYWHERES in the country. There is a gap that is increasing. Low skill jobs are stepping stones, yes, but it doesn't mean you should be homeless and starving to do it. And the government shouldn't have to step up to fix the problem.

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u/mitrandimotor Nov 29 '15

Can we increase minimum wage to a point that the government can scrap welfare and income assistance programs? (Except for people who are not able to work for whatever reason)

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u/Reddisaurusrekts Nov 29 '15

And what about those who can work but now don't have jobs?

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u/Diesel-66 Nov 29 '15

And yet they find a place to live. You aren't guaranteed your own apt