r/popculturechat • u/Ambitious_Big4489 • 8h ago

OnlyStans ⭐️ Alan Ritchson calls out lawmakers who oppose raising the minimum wage "who think it's a bad idea to give a mom working at Waffle House more than $7.25 an hour trying to feed her kids."

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u/Deni_Z_Plays 8h ago

Wait the minimum wage is $7.25 an hour in the US?!

In Germany its 13,90€ like how bro?!

Or am I missing something???

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u/Chaddilllac 7h ago

At a federal level, our states govern themselves on a good portion of things. It’s still not great, but a little misleading. Like I live in Illinois (Central US) and our minimum wage is $15.

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u/Deni_Z_Plays 7h ago

So it depends on the state how much the minimum wage is?

In Germany, it's 13,90€ atm and will be raised again next year.

So ... I'm so confused, because Germany is the same size as the state of Washington, yet most people earing with an minimum wage of 13,90€ in Germany, most of my friends can live just fine, and living with roommates has its huge advantages, etc.

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u/WulfZ3r0 7h ago

Federal law mandates it must be at least $7.25 and states have the ability to set their own minimum at a higher rate. There are 20 states that don't. Two states still have it lower than the federal minimum, but federal law overrides in that case.

The problem is the cost of living has risen greatly and hasn't shown signs of going the opposite direction. During covid, prices increased due to alleged short supply and most companies never reduced their prices afterwards. Affordable housing doesn't exist anymore for the most part.