• lycanrising@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    reminds me of the time when an artist, protesting defending architecture, created a public park bench with spikes that would retract for a little while if you inserted money in - a commentary on intentionally not allowing the homeless places to sleep comfortably.

    then people came along and were like “that’s amazing, can you install them in my park?”.

    someone would look at this and go “i see an opportunity to use this on someone! if they’re stuck here turning crank and they can’t afford to stop…adverts, paid promotions…etc”

  • Panthios@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    The minimum wage rate in New York is $14.20 per hour as of December 31, 2022. The minimum wage rates differ based on industry and region. The minimum wage will increase each year until it reaches $15.00 per hour

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    1 year ago

    Best part is that since your minimum wage doesn’t change, this idea can be relevant for many generations to come

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        1 year ago

        States can have their own laws, but the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for 14 years now.

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            1 year ago

            A big problem because it means a federal worker in NYC gets as much as a federal worker in Mississippi. That it hasn’t changed for 20 years suggests both are underpaid, but the NYC worker has definitely got to get another job.

    • seeCseas@lemmy.worldOPM
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      1 year ago

      Yes but know that you’re taking away the chance for a hardworking American to earn money :)