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==Why a Living Wage?<br>==
==Why a Living Wage?<br>==


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A living wage can be defined as the wage required to keep a family above the poverty line.  The main idea behind the living wage concept is to provide workers with a level of income that would allow for an acceptable standard of living.  This would include being able to afford food, healthcare, housing, utilities and some degree of recreation.


==What is the cost of a living wage?<br>==
==What is the cost of a living wage?<br>==

Revision as of 19:41, 6 April 2006

Why a Living Wage?

A living wage can be defined as the wage required to keep a family above the poverty line. The main idea behind the living wage concept is to provide workers with a level of income that would allow for an acceptable standard of living. This would include being able to afford food, healthcare, housing, utilities and some degree of recreation.

What is the cost of a living wage?

Issues

Poverty
Pro
Con
Employment
Pro
Con
Productivity
Pro
Con
Privatization
Pro
Con

The Living Wage & the Global Economy

Our Conclusions