Living wage, Living income

Living Incomes Vision Campaign

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We see Livable wages as Positive for Working Americans and for America

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More income brings more prosperity

More income brings economic growth

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More income brings less dependence on government

More income brings competitiveness, encourages workers & productivity

More income brings fairness to a system that needs to build the middle class again and compete globally

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Living Incomes for America

Envisioning Success in Our Workforce

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What is a livable/living wage?

A living wage is defined as the wage that can meet the basic needs to maintain a safe, decent standard of living within the community.

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Is a living wage a religious issue?

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What people think about a minimum wage or living wage -- and the reality

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Raising America’s Pay -- Why It’s Our Central Economic Policy Challenge

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