It is not necessary to portray others as undeserving in order to enhance that case. Even to a dedicated public servant, lavish gifts from lobbyists will be a whole lot more persuasive when they are eating ramen noodles every night in the two bedroom apartment they share with four other people. Every American deserves the chance to build a better life for his or her family and raising the minimum wage will provide that opportunity. Sen. Tom Harkin, HELP Committee chairman, in a POLITICO op-ed on June 24, I think it is inflationary. Like Jefferson, the city has faced an exodus of municipal workers and a slow down in hiring due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. They can elect judges and other government officials, as well as veto legislation. As for pedophiles, i already made the point. Serving as a politician is supposed to be a service to your country. Talker. Having been raised in the British Virgin Islands, all I really want is to get back home. If the fact MPs salaries have increased eight times in the last ten years while the real terms salaries of nurses andcarers have been slasheddoesnt make you angry you should check your chest cavity for the presence of a heart and your brain for evidence of a conscience. Though, I agree that it would make it significantly worse. You will face a lot of issues in our nation. Pedophiles were victims should we give them power? All politicians should be paid minimum wage. Politicians and Celebrities are the WORST tippers. Which, rather obviously, meant that the independent wealthy were massively over-represented while everyone else was woefully under-represented. Without the minimum wage worker, many corporations would not exist. In fact, they earn way more than they get. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) told MSNBCs Alex Wagner on Dec. 5. It is not necessary to portray others as undeserving in order to enhance that case. The strongest periods of economic growth in the 20th century were also times when incomes rose across the board. Obama adviser and former Bill Clinton chief of staff John Podesta in POLITICO Magazine on Dec. 6, [W]e have a lot of evidence on what happens when you raise the minimum wage. She wishes politicians in Washington, debating whether minimum wage should be $10, $11 or $15 per hour, lived a day like she does with almost two hours on a bus, just to get to work. If you go somewhere housing is cheap, minimum wage is less to reflect that. You can easily lookup any district by putting in your zip code to see who all is running for what. Ghandi and Mother Theresa were shams. These people earn every single penny they get. If you want a more qualified and capable cal. Maybe by finding ways to lower cost. If you are ok with minimum wage caliber of candidates, ten sure, pay minimum wage. Employers with tipped workers will have to pay $6 per hour beginning in May 2023, and $8 starting in July 2023. They can seek the privileges of power and influence that come with political posts in government at their own expense if they want them. A politician is someone who contributes to how the country is managed. This petition starter stood up and took action. (LogOut/ with the raise of minimum wage, it won't exactly increase spending but just help with spending in very specific areas. If such idea existed, working at McDonalds would be the best job in the U.S. The . We will attract self-assured leaders who genuinely wish to represent their constituents interests. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Support for raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour is extensive across most demographic groups, according to the survey, which was conducted among 5,109 U.S. adults. Employers must comply with both federal and state minimum wage laws, as well as regulations like the Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act. Listener. Among those who opposeraising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a substantial majority (71%) say the federal minimum wage should be increased, but that the standard should be less than $15 an hour; those who hold this view account for 27% of the overall public. Then again, intelligence is subjective. To realize how important it is that the people who run a country do so with the best intentions. So, you should also be open-minded and be able to cope with criticism because as mentioned, people can have a say on how you manage the nation. but we would need to first get them in office, which no smart person will do.
Tonight, lets declare that in the wealthiest nation on Earth, no one who works full-time should have to live in poverty, and raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour. President Barack Obama in the State of the Union on Feb. 12. But it is also important to ensure that any one of those people can bring the interests of those workers as well as their own knowledge and experience into the system by which public policy is developed and decided. Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World, When it comes to raising the minimum wage, most of the action is in cities and states, not Congress, Many U.S. workers are seeing bigger paychecks in pandemic era, but gains arent spread evenly, The U.S. differs from most other countries in how it sets its minimum wage, Most Americans support a $15 federal minimum wage, Two-thirds of Americans favor raising federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, Young adult households are earning more than most older Americans did at the same age. Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said she thinks "everybody's on board with increasing the hourly rate," but it all comes down to cost. My mum teaches little kids and let me tell you what you already knowthe pay sucks. Parish Council member Byron Lee said paying parish workers a "livable" wage of $15 per hour is the "right thing to do" and will help the parish attract and retain its employees. Being a politician is a tough job that is why it also has a high level of security to ensure their safety well. Maybe when it pays next to nothing, we will get some people in office who aren't doing it for the money. They grew up in shit conditions. The country would probably save billions in tax dollars that could get us jobs for this failing economy or healthcare for the billions that cannot afford it and cannot get help from the failing Medicaid system. Since then, however, the labor market has changed considerably. (LogOut/ The politicians that would run for office at minimum wage pay would do it to change things for the better because they surly would not be making lots of money. would be able to run, You obviously dont know anything about what politicians actually do lol. They do minimal work on purpose, they only ever fight for the people who pay them the most, they only do it for the paycheck and the pension, and they never feel any type of guilt about it. Gives them real incentive to think about the folks that they are supposed to answer to. Not really Poor people now are on minimum wage at best, Going to another min wage job surely wouldn't be a problem? The government needs to host a website where anyone registered to run for office can have a page that explains all of their proposals. Do we need ambitious representatives? In the past politician have even gone without pay well i say they should stop spending our money on stupid unnecessary things like trips over seas. While in office, politicians should not be allowed to make, After leaving office, no former politician should be allowed to make. Minimum wage violations. Americans need to view the position of politicians as an honor and duty. Since the early 1990s the salaries of Australian parliamentarians have generally risen in a similar . No conclusion final. Politicians need to strive to follow their example. Create an account or login to post a reply, You must be a member in order to post a reply. For instance, if you are an important politician that needs to attend a meeting all over the world, you will be able to travel the world for free. The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, If You Want Better Politicians, Pay Them Less. 1615 L St. NW, Suite 800Washington, DC 20036USA This website uses cookies to ensure the best user experience. But since the federal minimum wage hasn't gone up since 2009, tens of millions of us across the country are still being paid as low as $7.25 an hour. The massive social imbalance of a previous era has been largely corrected. But they should not have other employment as consultants, executive directors of shell companies or whatever. Kicking your kid out as soon as they turn 18 is abusive. movement. Related post: When it comes to raising the minimum wage, most of the action is in cities and states, not Congress. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. As well as being committed to helping people, and to representing the interests of your constituents. Seems like paying them less wouldnt help with this. They should be paid the median american salary. Obviously this will never happen, but I think it would be awesome. How easy would it be to corrupt the government then? As well, what is wrong with offering them some sort of profit? I don't, however, believe they should be paid out the ass with added bonuses for doing nothing but wasting taxpayer dollars. Good job. Though Jimmy Carter raised the wage in each of the four years he was president, keeping pace with inflation, Richard Nixon raised it only twice in six years and Ronald Reagan not once in eight.. About four-in-ten (38%) say they oppose the proposal, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 5-11. There will be people who will not be in favour of the politicians intentions whether it is good or bad. Jr. puts both feet in Mouth, This Aint Your Dads Republican Party Anymore, Bernie Sanders goes after the coolest capitalist of all, Elon Musk. There was a problem saving your notification. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. So what is your argument? The president is in command of the military and has the power to reject or approve the legislation. while intrinsic value is important, in reality it doesn't go that far except for people who have no other options. But now I'm confused by what you're trying to point out. If they were forced to work for minimum wage, then they would change things because they are used to living like kings and queens, literally. Unfortunately, not enough people grow up in shit conditions in order to make up a government. Why? one thing to have to pay for pot holes, it's another thing to have to pay for politicians and poor people. Email Blake Paterson at bpaterson@theadvocate.com and follow him on Twitter @blakepater, Jefferson Parish Councilman Mark Spears this week called it shameful that the parishs Personnel Department doesnt recommend increasing the. Either that, or only those who are always wealthy become politicians. Forever insurance, forever paychecks, forever retirement, "gifts", etc. A growing number of major cities and states have set their own wage floors at $15. I would say they should be payed the average income of there district. They are all part of the environment whether they reside on land or in water, Health is part of a nation's wealth I'd like to see the data that supports your statement that politicians are smarter than janitors and wal-mart cashiers - what is your baseline? Some senators, including several Democrats, support a more modest increase in the wage. Among higher-income adults who support a $15 minimum wage, majorities say the priority for Congress should be to work to increase the minimum wage, even if the new wage is significantly less than $15 an hour. If this is your first time checking out a debate, here are some quick tips to help get you started: I think everyone should be able to live off of the least paying jobs we have. Will you do the same? Force them to live off minimum wage and watch how many of the scum leave. We provide a laid back atmosphere and our members are down to earth. I'm with you on this one 100%. Till then, Ill collect as many adventures as possible. The Biden administration and many congressional Democrats favor increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour from the current rate of $7.25 an hour, but the proposals fate in the Senate is uncertain. But they shouldnt be allowed to become millionaires and govern society. Politics, whatever you think of it, requires a certain mindset and a certain set of skills that most likely don't exist in minimum wage workers. Why do we want to make it harder for small employers to hire people? House Speaker John Boehner on Feb. 14, The bottom has fallen out of Americas wage floor. It would cause inequality between politicians, which could cause all sorts of problems though. The point is to pay them enough so that they don't take bribes. Parish hires consultant to study pay plan, Jefferson councilman: Its shameful parish department doesnt recommend increasing parish workers minimum wage, The New Orleans City Council ratifies $15 hourly minimum wage for city workers, 'Living wage' rate for city contractors backed by New Orleans City Council; see pay changes. We all make sacrifices for the things we truly care about, and if you want the responsibility of governing your neighbours you need to be willing to let go of some thingslike the prospect of becoming rich. What argument are you trying to support, defend, or dispute with this question? Now its time for the nearly 3.5 million workers in California and 30 million workers nationwide who work in low-wage jobs to get a raise. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) in a local op-ed on April 6, Raising minimum wage doesnt just benefit the workers behind me, it creates a proven ripple effect that increases wages all the way up the scale. To follow along, you may find it helpful to. They could find a similar level of power and control elsewhere while having more money. Level: Intermediate: B1/B2Running Time: 90 minutes +. Elected politicians should be paid well because their time is taken away from them and they have uproot themselves from their homes. The review comes as Jefferson Parish grapples with a daunting shortage of workers: approximately one in five positions budgeted by parish government are unfilled. The state legislators main function is to make a law that caters to the needs of the state. It last overhauled its pay plan in 2019. Shakespheare is outdated. Politicians Should Make Minimum Wage | by Dane Hunter | Medium 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. The government official released a permit without checking if that is safe for the residents living around the factory. Lower-income adults who favor a $15 minimum wage are divided on the better approach if there is inadequate support in Congress for the proposal this year: 49% say congressional leaders should prioritize any raise to the minimum that can happen this year, while an identical 49% share say leaders should continue working until they pass legislation raising the wage to $15 an hour. Some of the best people I have had the honor of calling my friends were guys I met in the military. I think this would be a good way to make sure that people get into politics to make things change for the better. Lastly, congressional pay should be tied to the minimum wage. In addition, to many people are making careers out of politics (and a large reason for this is the money). A majority of Black adults who favor a $15 standard (55%) say that if there is not sufficient support in Congress for that to pass, congressional leaders should continue to work for a $15 minimum wage even if no minimum wage increase becomes law this year. This just shows how, yes, people do good things all the time without lots of pay or gifts but even MORE people do good things if offered pay or gifts. The pay of state legislators varies depending on whether they work for full-time or part-time legislatures. I think its time that OUR ELECTED are paid what they think its ok to pay us. Michigan's minimum wage jumped to $10.10 an hour from $9.87 on Jan. 1, but for the first time in decades, that pay is well below what many employers can even consider offering entry-level workers. It was one of the toughest jobs Ive ever had. Im not so sure a lot of them get that. They do it because they have to work and support their families, and most jobs will not pay you any more than that. Arguments with the highest score are displayed first. In fact, it may accomplish the opposite. Do they deserve that amount? My thoughts exactly. In 2010 an MPs salary was already over-generous at 65,738 but today it stands at an outrageous 81,932 and unlike nurses and health workers they dont pay for their travel costs or food consumption. If somehow the persons quality of life has skyrocketed after leaving office there should be a proper investigation as to how. The researchers consider the effects of a salary increase on some members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Getting paid is one way to pay off all their hard work to serve the nation. not exactly because there are many businesses that pay many different wages, and already attract certain classes of people. So only those people directly affected by horrid conditions are motivated to advocate for change? Smaller majorities of those in middle- (58%) and upper-income households (55%) say they favor a $15 minimum wage. Create an account here on Off Topix. But on the other hand, the raise highlighted a dividesome politicians, namely those from lower-ranked schools, were more influenced by money. Are you saying motivation for change comes only from injustice? For instance, a large company wants to build a factory that produces harmful chemicals but needs a safety permit from the government. Workers with disabilities can be paid less than minimum wage. Gov. The point is, one of the priorities of the politicians would become: Making minimum wage a living wage. In addition, they continue to receive the same pay even after they are out of office as part of their retirement plan. As such it was a position only available to the very wealthy, who then used it to become wealthier. Off Topix is a well established general discussion forum that originally opened to the public way back in 2009! And since politicians are generally made out to be selfish and all that (who knows if it's true for all of 'em? Learn how your comment data is processed. Politicians would never allow themselves to live in poverty and they know that minimum wage is garbage. No matter what political position, they should be paid minimum wage. It also reduced the likelihood that a candidate would quit before the end of the term. Say you see someone being treated unfairly, are you motivated to help them, or since you are not directly in the situation you lack the motivation to change the situation? (And it was exclusive to men. In addition, your logic seems flawed: no smart person will run for office to work for minimum wage - can you prove to me, without doubt, that smart people are currently running for office? According to BLS surveys, about 392,000 workers earned the minimum wage of $7.25 in 2019 and 1.2 million workers were paid a wage below the federal minimum. They are in charge of the administration, appointing and dismissing department heads. It is important that our health and social care workers be properly paid. You're implying that I'm a person who would be motivated to help someone with asking if I would help them or not and all are you suggesting that I'm a better person than politicians? A Tory candidate has been filmed telling a hustings event that people with learning disabilities should be paid less than minimum wage as 'they don't understand money'. With New Orleans offering city workers a wage of at least $15 per hour, Jefferson Parish government is evaluating whether it needs to follow suit in order to remain competitive and help fill hundreds of vacancies in its workforce. All scores are updated in real-time. That aspect of democracy was open only to the independently wealthy. Politicians are public servants, hence the main mission of their political activity must be to benefit the people. While 87% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say they favor increasing the wage to $15 an hour (including 61% who strongly favor it), 72% of Republicans and GOP leaners oppose the idea (including 45% who strongly oppose it). Absolutely. New Killer Ad Shows Where the Apple Falls as Don. Any article on this website may be republished in whole or part on condition only that Peter A Bell is acknowledged as the author and/or the source is identified as www.peterabell.scot.If you would like to make a donation to help with the running costs of this site, please click here. No more second jobs, no spending savings, purely living off the minimum wage. Here are the questions used for the report, along with responses, and its methodology. And it should be very focused on that because, as you said, Republicans in the rest of the country are for it. former Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs on MSNBC on Dec. 11, This tough-love, winner-take-all narrative dominating policymaking is far too limited a way to think about how a complex, modern, diverse economy like ours expands and thrives. A pay raise may also be the reason for back pay. The point of paying politicians a good wage is that we get the best talent. Many politicians will make over $8,000,000.00 (yes that is 8 million) in just ten years of retirement. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. National. If that is the case, politicians will be representative of those people in the upper class and leave poor people behind. These views differ by race and ethnicity, as well as by income. To learn more about the CreateDebate scoring system, check out the, When you are ready to voice your opinion, use the. Why do people think that minimum wage being raised would in turn raise the prices of everything. Read more about the ATPs methodology. Politicians will raise the minimum wage to whatever they are comfortable being paid, how many people would lose their jobs if minimum wage was raised to $50/hr. In addition, working as a politician you get almost everything for free. Cant set limits on bribes and blackmail. If the politicians got paid what a lot of the US citizens got paid they would feel how it is to try to take care of a family.They get to live it up on our hard earned money. In addition, being a politician is working with your brain. The researchers constructed a variable to define shirkingnoting a members voting record as well as how often he or she signed the daily attendance register but then left without attending the legislative session. The environment encompasses all living creatures on this planet. A job which always carries considerable responsibility and often involves genuinely arduous duties. For example, David Amess, a British Member of Parliament, was stabbed many times at a meeting with constituents in a church in eastern England. Raising those workers' wages to $15 per hour would cost the parish at least $1.25 million a year, the firm calculated, though the estimate didn't include the increased expenses in fringe benefits. Heres whats going to happen: Theyre going to have to lay people off. Gov. In 2009, the European Parliament implemented a flat-salary payment system, and all MEPs began to earn identical annual salaries of 90,000, equal the researchers note, to 38.5% of a salary of a judge at the European Court of Justice. This new payment methodology righted a striking imbalance: under the former system, which started in 1979, when the European Parliament held its first general election, each members home country paid him or her the same salary paid to members of the home countrys lower chamber of parliament. At that point only established people who can rely on other incomes (e.g. But were not. If they were paid so little, they would change the monetary system would have to reflect it. The $7.25 an hour federal minimum wage is a starvation wage," said Senator Sanders. That is why there are limits to the number of terms a person can serve. Politicians should get paid minimum wage. People that are driven to make a difference do not need money to be motivated, just ask our teachers. People living in areas where the state-level minimum wage is currently $12 or higher are more likely than others to say they favor a federal increase to $15 an hour. (LogOut/ If someone could become a millionaire teaching little kids, how many more people would apply for the job? Secondly, politicians generally set their own salaries. This is what we called a political dynasty wherein members of the same family are elected to various offices in the same order or at the same time to preserve their wealth and power. Agency Says Law Needs Change. About six-in-ten U.S. adults (62%) say they favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, including 40% who strongly back the idea. 2 thoughts on " Should politicians be paid less? We all know that being a politician is a dangerous job. Politicians will be smart enough that they'll find ways around the minimum wage pay if they wanted, but it would at least function as a reminder of what most Americans have to live on. Reader. The only people who would want to be politicians at that point would be the people who ACTUALLY want to help. Being a politician is indeed a tough job. Perhaps this is idealistic but I think that if it were a humble job with a humble income then greedy people would not feel so drawn to it. You didn't pass the humanoid test! Lastly, you have the problem of corruption. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Or those willing to become corrupt and accept bribes. :). Everything sucks but she still takes the job because she loves to teach children. They represent 1.9% of the 82.3 million . this is a good question, should ALL politicians be paid minimal wage? ), they will no way want to live on $6.55/hour. New Orleans pays city workers at least $15 per hour. On behalf of the community they represent, politicians might operate on a local or national level, influencing numerous bureaucratic processes and government decisions. most corporations will miss out, and will have to raise their prices in order to keep up with the increased minimum wage. However, it is a tough job. Yes, business' would have to pay their employee's more, but they would also be getting a lot more business because of all the disposable income that everyone will have. The individual in need donates or gives something of value to sway an officials actions while performing his public obligations. Wages have increased due to worker shortages, pushing entry-level jobs to $15 an hour or more. The researchers equate graduates of lower-ranked colleges with lower-quality legislators. Usually, a politician is from a political party, which is a group that shares common beliefs and goals. If the politician is mostly motivated to enter politics and rule the country because of monetary incentives, it means that they would prioritize their interests over the countrys national interests. Perhaps in theory, and in a rational market, it would make sense to pay politicians more. The researchers analyze the change in composition and behavior of MEPs who received a higher salary as a result of the parliaments new payment system. In Brazil, members of Congress are trying to raise their own pay to $187,000 per year. Ive recently learned that SC Rep Joe Cunningham voted against Democrats and WITH republicans to vote AGAINST increasing the minimum wage to 15$ an hour. Florida voters last year overwhelmingly approved the referendum, voting 61 percent to 39 percent to raise the . so i guess we should pay doctors only minimum wage because we want the doctors who want to do it PURELY for the fun amrite? Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. If they are getting paid for their work, that is one of their motivations to serve their people better even if they are in a difficult situation. About Pew Research Center Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. The Archer Group, which the parish hired on a contract not to exceed $100,000, is expected to issue additional recommendations on updating the parish's classified pay plan in March or April, Dumas said. I do not see the connection or your logic with pedophiles. Unlike the private sector, in a classified system, "you can't just fix the bottom rung," Lee Sheng noted. They conclude that salary had an insignificant impact on both shirking and attendance. The rest are hardworking adults, many of them with families, and I mean hardworking. Vice President Joe Biden on June 26, Were telling small-business owners that not only are we going to raise their costs by a buck and a quarter, but were also going to raise it with these cost-of-living adjustments. They are after all are supposed to be public servants. User content, unless source quoted, licensed under a. This might be the actual dumbest post I've ever seen on here lol. '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''. According to a study by Professor Emir Kamenica, along with colleagues from Columbia University, Princeton University, and DONG Energy, raising politicians salaries is unlikely to result in better governance. Sure. The federal minimum wage is the absolute lowest hourly rate that can be paid to an employee in the United States. Im sure it has some similar repercussions, but at least they would be less severe, as politicians would make a fair amount more than just minimum wage. Our politicians are supposed to represent their constituents and, in aggregate, to represent society as a whole. Refresh the page, check Medium 's site status, or find something. Many people do not realize that many politicians make 6 figures (well over $100,000.00) a year. The case for paying health and social care workers a wage commensurate with the vital nature of the service they provide stands on its own merits. I'm saying that true motivation for change comes from something past profit, and can't be measured by paying these people minimum wage. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Centers American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. Those elected before 2004 receive an annual pension of between $150,000 and $200,000 a year. Still, a majority of lower-income Republicans (54%) say they oppose such an increase. If politicians got paid minimum wage, I guarantee minimum wage would be a comfortable wage. We might even be paying a fitting wage to health and social care workers. By contrast, 36% of White adults who favor a $15 minimum wage say Congress should keep pressing for that amount. No because then they will take even more bribes. It's time for members of Congress to act. Accept Cookies. ON BOTH sides of the Atlantic politicians are warming to the idea that the lowest-paid can be helped by mandating higher wages. We welcome anyone and everyone to register & become a member of our awesome community. Bribery occurs when someone bribes a government official to make a judgment in their favour. It would be very difficult to find capable politicians on minimum wage. They find that a salary increase led to politicians with less education. Also the fringe benefits are just out of control. JavaScript is disabled. This should indeed be greeted with derisiveness, considering Brazil's average per capita GDP is less than. Yet the minimum wage is not enough to realistically live on in this country. Without the minimum wage worker, many corporations would not exist. About seven-in-ten adults in these places (69%) favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, compared with 59% of those living in places with a minimum wage of less than $12 an hour. 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