Washington state has the highest minimum wage in the nation: $7.35 /hour
That's a good thing, I think, at least for those who live here.
Most states, including North Dakota, go by the federal standard wage of $5.15 /hour
Some states, such as Tennessee have no minimum wage laws!!! That's preposterous!!! It's just another chance for rich coroporate executives to line their pockets while exploiting the people at the bottom of the ladder.
One alternative is a living wage. Read more about the living wage here.
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