Minimum Wage Increase for ALL!

The article, "With Minimum Wage as Start, Obama to Press Past Congress", by Peter Baker states that President Obama will use his executive powers to raise the minimum wage for janitors, others working for federal contractors, and construction workers to $10.10 per hour. This order is a small-scale version of what President Obama wanted Congress to pass last year. The continued non-compliance with a Republican Congress has forced President Obama to bypass them entirely and exercise his power to promote economic opportunity. Opponents have fairy criticized President Obama by pointing to over-excessive use of executive order and the controversial Affordable Care Act.  Baker's article includes arguments and statements from both parties. Income form minimum wage is not substantial to meet the means for a standard living. With rising prices in all sectors of life a minimum wage increase across the board should be a top priority. Unfortunately, this policy change would effect others working for federal contractors, janitors, and construction workers. This article speaks directly to the students of Austin Community College and students nationwide because the majority depend on minimum wage earnings. It has a huge impact on many lives and workers would greatly benefit from such a policy.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/us/politics/obama-state-of-the-union.html?hp&module=ArrowsNav&contentCollection=Politics&action=keypress&region=FixedLeft&pgtype=article