The Former CEO of McDonald’s says that a minimum wage of $15 would be a job killer. “You talk about going from an average wage of $10 up to $15 for a new minimum, you’re talking about a 50% increase in wages. You look at that. Small business is going to get crucified with these rules, the joint employer stuff, the union organizing, …show more content…
With an increase to minimum wage many older more experienced workers would be attracted to high paying entry level jobs. This could greatly hurt the opportunities of black teenagers. “The unemployment rate for African Americans ages 16 to 19, while down by almost half from 2010, still stands at 25%. That compares to 13.9% for white youth and 15.6% for Latino youth.” Another possible issue faced with the increased wages may cause teenagers to leave school early interrupting their education. If students are leaving school early that could hurt the growth and the economic structure of our