New minimum wage bill

You're referring to the ongoing efforts to increase the minimum wage in various countries and jurisdictions. Here's an update on some recent developments:

United States:

• The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2019 was introduced in Congress, aiming to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour by 2024.
• Some cities and states have already implemented higher minimum wages, such as:
  • California: $15 per hour (2022)
  • New York: $15 per hour (2022)
  • Massachusetts: $15 per hour (2022)
  • Washington D.C.: $15 per hour (2022)
  • Seattle: $16.39 per hour (2022)

Canada:

• The federal government has proposed increasing the general minimum wage from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour by 2025.
• Some provinces have already implemented higher minimum wages, such as:
  • Ontario: $15.00 per hour (2022)
  • British Columbia: $15.65 per hour (2022)
  • Alberta: $15.00 per hour (2022)

European Union:

• The European Commission has proposed a minimum wage of at least €12.00 per hour (approximately $13.50 USD) across the EU by 2024.
• Some EU countries have already implemented higher minimum wages, such as:
  • Germany: €12.00 per hour (2022)
  • France: €10.03 per hour (2022)
  • Italy: €9.35 per hour (2022)

Other countries:

• Australia: The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage from AU$18.93 to AU$20.33 per hour (approximately $13.50 USD) in 2022.
• United Kingdom: The government has announced plans to increase the national living wage (minimum wage for workers aged 23 and over) from £9.50 to £10.50 per hour (approximately $12.50 USD) in 2022.

These are just a few examples of the ongoing efforts to increase minimum wages around the world. The debate surrounding minimum wage rates continues to be a contentious issue, with proponents arguing that higher wages can help reduce poverty and inequality, while opponents argue that it can lead to job losses and increased costs for businesses.