Raise the Federal Minimum Wage

The Problem

The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25/hour since 2009 - over 15 years. Adjusted for inflation, the minimum wage is worth LESS today than it was in 1968.

32 million workers (21% of the workforce) would benefit from a $15 minimum wage. A full-time worker earning minimum wage makes just $15,080 per year - below the federal poverty line for a family.

Our Solution

Pass the Raise the Wage Act to:

• Gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour by 2026
• Index minimum wage to median wage growth thereafter
• End the subminimum wage for tipped workers, youth, and workers with disabilities
• Ensure all workers can meet basic needs with full-time work

The Strategy

We will mobilize resources to pass S.2488 / H.R. 603:

1. Target swing votes - Focus lobbying on moderate senators and representatives
2. Economic education - Counter misinformation about job losses with evidence
3. Worker testimonials - Amplify voices of minimum wage workers
4. Business coalition - Highlight small businesses that support higher wages
5. State-level wins - Support state minimum wage increases as proof of concept

The Evidence

• Studies show minimal to no job losses from minimum wage increases
• 26 states already have minimum wages higher than federal
• Seattle, San Francisco, and other cities with $15+ minimums have thriving economies
• Higher wages reduce turnover, increase productivity
• Stimulates local economies as workers spend more

Funding Allocation

Your monthly support will fund:

• 45% - Direct lobbying of Congress
• 25% - Economic research and messaging
• 20% - Grassroots mobilization
• 10% - Platform operations and reporting

Public Support

• 62% of Americans support raising minimum wage to $15
• Support crosses party lines (81% Democrats, 59% Independents, 31% Republicans)
• Even higher support for indexing to inflation

Timeline

• Quarter 1: Establish lobbying team and identify swing votes
• Quarter 2-3: Launch targeted campaigns in key districts
• Quarter 4: Intensify pressure during budget negotiations
• Ongoing: Maintain pressure until passage

Together, we can ensure that work pays a living wage.