The minimum wage in 1960 was $1.00/hr. Adjusted for inflation, that is $8.57. Assume 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, and you get $17,825 pre-tax. Federal poverty line for 3 person households is $21,330. Add in EITC, SNAP, Section 8, etc and you're more than there. https://t.co/n4uEDxEjvV
— Nick Gillespie (@nickgillespie) February 17, 2019
Monday, February 18, 2019
The minimum wage in 1960 was $1.00/hr. Adjusted for inflation, that is $8.57.
