The Growing Struggle of the Working Poor
Words: 727 Pages: 2 9049Across the United States, the number of individuals classified as the "working poor" continues to rise, highlighting a pressing socio-economic issue that demands urgent attention. Since its introduction in 1938, when the minimum wage was set at $0.25 an hour, the federal minimum wage has been adjusted 22 times. Presently, 21 states maintain minimum wages at or below the federal standard, while others have set higher rates that remain insufficient. Despite some states implementing higher wages, workers still struggle to […]