In addition, a recent study found that increasing the minimum wage would indeed help the people who need it most. As they did during the 1980s and early 1990s, when the minimum wage rose little in comparison to inflation, people earning minimum wage will continue to suffer due to long periods of inaction. There is strong bipartisan support in Congress to raise the minimum wage. However, there continues to be disagreement on how long the increase should take. While that may not seem like much to some, to those currently working for minimum wage, it is a substantial amount that would help millions to support themselves and their families.
Every employee working for minimum wage today is affected by continued delays.
With that in mind, I will continue to fight for San Antonio families and for Congress to enact a fair and deserved minimum wage increase.