Trump made a similar promise at his own rally in the city in June — though neither he nor Harris are likely to be able to fully do that without actions from Congress.
  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
    1·
    11 months ago

    In Oregon, even tipped workers make the state minimum wage, but what that wage is varies depending on location.

    Portland metro has the highest, it just went up on 7/1 to $15.95.

    Other population centers like Salem, Eugene, Roseburg, Bend, Medford, and tourist spots on the coast have a lower rate of $14.70.

    The rural areas where there are more meth labs and cows than people are at $13.70.

    Map:

    • snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Good for Oregon. Until a living wage is implemented nationwide it is a problem that needs to be addressed.

      • AbsentBird@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        You call that a living wage? In Washington the minimum is $16.28 statewide, including tipped labor, and it’s $19.97 in Seattle.

        What’s wild to me is that the cost of a meal is the same as in places like Pennsylvania where a waiter can be paid as little as $2.83/hr.

        Almost like the cost is set by the market, and the owners will cut wages as low as they’re allowed to simply to take more for themselves.

        • snooggums@midwest.socialEnglish
          1·
          11 months ago

          You call that a living wage?

          No. Good for them having servers paid more than the $2 and change national minimum wage.

    • frazorth@feddit.uk
      0·
      11 months ago

      In Oregon, even tipped workers make the state minimum wage, but what that wage is varies depending on location.

      How is a varying amount depending on where you live a “state minimum wage”?