The Workers Behind Andy Puzder’s Defeat Have Questions for Alexander Acosta
“Sixty-four million Americans are paid less than $15/hour. I’m one of those Americans. At 56 years-old, I’m paid just $8.50/hour, relying on a bike to get to and from work because I can’t afford a car. While some Americans spend their late-50’s planning for retirement, I’m struggling each month to stretch every penny to cover my rent and put food on the table for myself since my husband passed away.
I’m not alone. Despite cities, states, and companies heeding our demands for higher pay, many people still struggle to live on the abysmal federal minimum of $7.25/hour. Will Mr. Acosta support workers’ calling for higher wages, or will he rig the economy even more?”