Let’s have a conversation based on reason about the concept of the Minimum Wage.

I’m totally against the concept of having a minimum wage, based on moral principles. I do not see a role for the government in a deal between an employer and an employee.

Then, I can also argue, based on my many travels abroad, that a minimum wage is not good for work morale.

I have traveled half the globe, and have been a guest in many countries without a minimum wage. I have witnessed poverty in these countries, but also the opportunity for all citizens to get a low-paying job, to start a career.

Many Leftist politicians want to raise the minimum wage. If the government raises the minimum wage, then employers will employ less personnel for easy tasks.

As always, the solutions that the Left offers for economic problems, are worse than the problems themselves.

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I spent a week as a Deliveroo rider. And learnt a lot.
First up, Deliveroo likes to claim you should earn at least the minimum wage of £11.44 while working. Me?
I worked for 22hrs 50mins, rode 105 miles, did 27 drop offs and earned £120.38.
That works out at £5.28 an hour🧵 pic.twitter.com/MRdLfKFMI1

— Harry Wallop (@hwallop) April 27, 2024

California: Here’s the $20 minimum wage you asked for

Also California: Here’s that nearly $8 a gallon gasoline to go along with it pic.twitter.com/XBDIILN0rj

— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 𝕏 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) April 25, 2024

🇺🇸 CALIFORNIA’S $20 MINIMUM WAGE BACKFIRES

This was designed to support low-income workers, but it’s instead leading to job cuts and increased automation, with chains like Pizza Hut and Starbucks reducing staff and hours.

Higher operational costs may push businesses to raise… pic.twitter.com/TlyKKP7YMV

— Mrs Thompson (@LydiaTh30540019) April 27, 2024