Question

The federal minimum wage is one of the most controversial economic issues to confront lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Indeed, many states have a minimum wage that far exceeds that set by the federal government. If Washington lawmakers were to significantly increase the minimum wage, would that negate the agenda for organized labor? Does organized labor, in effect, help to push up the minimum wage by negotiating for higher wages and benefits? Or, on the contrary, does union support for a higher minimum wage actually hinder the ability of Congress to pass higher minimum wage laws? Provide support for your answer please.

Answer 1

I believe that the organized workforce helps to raise the minimum wage by negotiating higher wages and benefits. The reason is that organized workers are better aware of the labor laws and their rights. Organized labor acts like labor unions and works for equal wages and better handling of workers ' rights and monetary benefits and health plans. I also believe that if lawmakers in Washington were to increase the minimum wage significantly it would not negate the agenda for organized work as this would help to provide higher compensation benefits and labor rights by supporting organized work rather than negating the organized work programme. This will also lead to a better working environment and culture that promotes and addresses labor legislation.