New minimum wage template

Here is a template for a new minimum wage proposal:

Title: [Insert title, e.g. "Proposal for a New Minimum Wage"]

Executive Summary:

This proposal aims to increase the minimum wage to [insert proposed new minimum wage] per hour, effective [insert effective date]. This increase will help ensure that all workers in [insert state/city] can earn a living wage and support themselves and their families.

Background:

• The current minimum wage in [insert state/city] is [insert current minimum wage] per hour, which is [insert percentage or amount] below the federal minimum wage.
• The cost of living in [insert state/city] has increased by [insert percentage or amount] over the past [insert time period], making it difficult for low-wage workers to make ends meet.
• Many workers in [insert state/city] are forced to rely on government assistance programs, such as food stamps and Medicaid, to get by.

Proposed Changes:

• Increase the minimum wage to [insert proposed new minimum wage] per hour, effective [insert effective date].
• Index the minimum wage to inflation to ensure that it keeps pace with the cost of living.
• Provide a phase-in period for businesses to adjust to the new minimum wage, with [insert number] months of gradual increases.

Rationale:

• A higher minimum wage will help to reduce poverty and income inequality in [insert state/city].
• A higher minimum wage will also help to stimulate local economies, as low-wage workers are more likely to spend their earnings locally.
• A higher minimum wage will also help to reduce the burden on government assistance programs, as workers will be able to support themselves and their families without relying on public assistance.

Implementation:

• The new minimum wage will be implemented on [insert effective date].
• Businesses will be required to pay their employees the new minimum wage, with a phase-in period of [insert number] months.
• The city/county will provide training and support to businesses to help them adjust to the new minimum wage.

Funding:

• The city/county will provide funding to support the implementation of the new minimum wage, including [insert specific funding sources or amounts].

Timeline:

• [Insert timeline for proposal submission, public hearing, and implementation]

Conclusion:

This proposal aims to increase the minimum wage in [insert state/city] to [insert proposed new minimum wage] per hour, effective [insert effective date]. This increase will help to ensure that all workers in [insert state/city] can earn a living wage and support themselves and their families. We believe that this proposal will have a positive impact on the local economy and will help to reduce poverty and income inequality in [insert state/city].

Appendices:

• [Insert any additional information or data that supports the proposal, such as economic impact studies or public opinion polls]

Note: This is just a sample template and you should adjust it according to your specific needs and requirements.