Minimum wage
Did you ever work at minumum wage? Include any hourly wage just over minimum wage.
| 13% (2) | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (1) | No - I'm not old enough to get a job | |
| 53% (8) | Yes - but only when I was a teenager | |
| 26% (4) | Yes - as a teenager and well into my twenties. | |
| 0% (0) | Yes - all of my adult life (I am over 30) |
15 voters have answered this question.
Should employers hiring teenagers who have no experience, be allowed to pay at minimum wage?
| 6% (1) | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 20% (3) | Yes - Very temporarily | |
| 66% (10) | Yes - Until the worker demonstrates good work ethics and gains experience | |
| 6% (1) | Yes - Indefinitely |
15 voters have answered this question.
What pay do you believe, is proper for workers at fast food establisments?
| 33% (5) | Minimum wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (1) | Minimum wage plus 50 cents | |
| 53% (8) | Minumum wage plus 1 dollar | |
| 6% (1) | Double the minimum wage |
15 voters have answered this question.
What pay do you believe, is proper for workers as department stores such as Target, Walmart etc?
| 13% (2) | Minimum wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (2) | Minimum wage plus 50 cents | |
| 40% (6) | Minumum wage plus 1 dollar | |
| 33% (5) | Double the minimum wage |
15 voters have answered this question.
If the minimum wage were to increase, do you believe that prices would also increase?
| 73% (11) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (4) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
If the minimum wage were to increase, do you believe that unemployment would also increase?
| 33% (5) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% (10) | No |
15 voters have answered this question.
There is a worker who makes currently $8 per hour. If the minimum wage were to increase by $2 to about $7.50, what should happen to this worker's wages?
| 20% (3) | No change | |
|---|---|---|
| 20% (3) | Increase by $2 | |
| 60% (9) | Increase by an equal percentage |
15 voters have answered this question.
If the minimum wage were to increase, do you believe that people who make well above minimum wage should also get a pay raise? (Teachers, Postal employees, Delivery workers etc.)
| 33% (5) | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% (10) | Yes |
15 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following best describes the way you earn money?
| 0% (0) | I am my own employer | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Teacher | |
| 7% (1) | Professional consultant, personnel manager or executive | |
| 0% (0) | Government employee (Federal other than military, state or local) | |
| 0% (0) | Military E-1 to E-6 | |
| 0% (0) | Military E-7 and above | |
| 0% (0) | Farming, agricultural | |
| 14% (2) | Administrative support | |
| 21% (3) | Department store, grocery store or fast food | |
| 7% (1) | Delivery | |
| 0% (0) | Cleaning/Janitorial | |
| 0% (0) | I live off my parents (over age 16) | |
| 7% (1) | I receive disability | |
| 0% (0) | I do not work and live off unemployment and/or welfare | |
| 14% (2) | I am not old enough to get a job | |
| 28% (4) | Other |
14 voters have answered this question.
True/False I work at a job well above minimum wage. I will get an automatic pay raise if the minimum wage is increased.
| 26% (4) | True | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (1) | True because I work at minimum wage or close to it | |
| 66% (10) | False |
15 voters have answered this question.
Which of the following best describes your living arrangements?
| 13% (2) | I own my own house, condo. | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (4) | I rent an apartment | |
| 13% (2) | I live with my parents and pay rent | |
| 26% (4) | I live with my parents and do not pay rent | |
| 20% (3) | Other |
15 voters have answered this question.
Should there be a law requiring a married people to be paid a higher wage?
| 73% (11) | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (4) | Yes |
15 voters have answered this question.
Should there be a law requiring workers with children be paid a higher wage?
| 60% (9) | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (6) | Yes |
15 voters have answered this question.
Would it be fair for companies to raise prices to make up for the increase in the minimum wage?
| 46% (7) | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (4) | No, and they should be prohibited from raising prices | |
| 13% (2) | Yes | |
| 13% (2) | Yes, as long as they raise the minimum wage again |
15 voters have answered this question.
During the recent election cycle, what level of importance was minimum wage when it came to selecting a candidate?
| 0% (0) | It was the ONLY issue I voted on | |
|---|---|---|
| 20% (3) | A major importance but not 100% | |
| 0% (0) | About half important | |
| 26% (4) | A minor importance | |
| 13% (2) | None - Other issues helped me decide how to vote | |
| 33% (5) | I refused to vote in this election | |
| 6% (1) | I'm not old enough to vote in elections |
15 voters have answered this question.
