Minimum Wage Increases Set for July 1
On July 1, over 800,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., will benefit from minimum wage hikes, with average annual pay increases ranging from $420 to $925. Additionally, 12 cities and counties will raise their minimum wages, as the federal baseline remains unchanged at $7.25 since 2009, highlighting ongoing efforts to adjust wages to the rising cost of living.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Starting July 1, many workers in places like Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. will earn more money because their minimum wages are going up, helping them buy more things they need.
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