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The topic of minimum wage!

As of 2021, the federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour. However, many states and cities have implemented their own minimum wage laws, which can be higher than the federal minimum.

Here are some of the highest minimum wages in the United States:

  1. California: $14.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  2. Massachusetts: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  3. New York: $14.20 per hour (effective December 31, 2021)
  4. Washington: $13.69 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  5. Arizona: $12.80 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  6. Colorado: $12.56 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  7. Connecticut: $12.50 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  8. Illinois: $12.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  9. Maryland: $12.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  10. Michigan: $12.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)

Some cities have also implemented their own minimum wage laws, which can be higher than the state minimum wage. For example:

  1. Seattle, Washington: $16.39 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  2. San Francisco, California: $16.32 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)
  3. New York City, New York: $15.00 per hour (effective December 31, 2021)
  4. Los Angeles, California: $15.00 per hour (effective July 1, 2022)
  5. Boston, Massachusetts: $15.00 per hour (effective January 1, 2022)

It's worth noting that some states and cities have also implemented gradual increases to their minimum wages, so the rates may change over time.

What do you think about the current minimum wage? Do you think it's enough to support a decent standard of living?