Congratulations to the City of Seattle for passing a $15 minimum wage.
(Picture is of Seattle that I took from the Space Needle in 2010.)
The minimum wage has not nearly kept up with inflation over the years.
A living wage ordinance here in Houston would be part of a complete social justice agenda of which the recently passed anti-discrimination ordinance would be an important component.
I once asked Democratic Houston Mayor Annise Parker directly at a blogger event if she would consider a living wage ordinance for Houston.
I'm sorry to say that Mayor Parker's reply was a clear no.
This response was not a surprise from Mayor Parker given her support of Houston's cruel anti-food sharing ordinance.
We can't count on anyone but ourselves to make our political leaders understand that hard working people merit a fair and living wage for a hard day's work.
There have been protests in the United States and around the world for fair wages from McDonald's, Wal-Mart and other large employers.
The work of freedom is up to each of us. Everyday resistance is up to each of us.
Please read all of NeilAquino.com
(Picture is of Seattle that I took from the Space Needle in 2010.)
The minimum wage has not nearly kept up with inflation over the years.
A living wage ordinance here in Houston would be part of a complete social justice agenda of which the recently passed anti-discrimination ordinance would be an important component.
I once asked Democratic Houston Mayor Annise Parker directly at a blogger event if she would consider a living wage ordinance for Houston.
I'm sorry to say that Mayor Parker's reply was a clear no.
This response was not a surprise from Mayor Parker given her support of Houston's cruel anti-food sharing ordinance.
We can't count on anyone but ourselves to make our political leaders understand that hard working people merit a fair and living wage for a hard day's work.
There have been protests in the United States and around the world for fair wages from McDonald's, Wal-Mart and other large employers.
The work of freedom is up to each of us. Everyday resistance is up to each of us.
Please read all of NeilAquino.com
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