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Minimum Wage Increases in the United States
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Several states and cities in the United States are raising their minimum wages to $15 or more, with New York State leading the way with a minimum wage of $16 on January 1, 2024. The federal minimum wage has not changed since 2009, causing a loss of purchasing power for minimum wage workers. Advocates are pushing for a higher minimum wage to address this issue.
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