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Gormy Cuss

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8. Why yes, and it's even higher in the city of San Francisco.

Reply to Thaddeus Kosciuszko (Reply #6)

Sun Jan 1, 2012, 04:52 PM

Jan 2012

That's why having a minimum wage higher than the state minimum is a good thing. Even at $10.24/hr it's well below the estimated living wage of $15.00.

And BTW, even waiters make the minimum wage here. It's state law. Guess what? There's no shortage of affordable dining in the city.

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San Francisco Becomes First in Nation with $10 Minimum Wage (and the Sky Isn't Going to Fall) [View all] marmar Dec 2011 OP

OMG! that would be a living wage in some areas in this country. I've heard San Francisco has a Justice wanted Dec 2011 #1

I heart San Francisco. Nt xchrom Dec 2011 #2

California Demographic Shift: More People Leaving Than Moving In Thaddeus Kosciuszko Dec 2011 #3

Your point being what? drm604 Dec 2011 #4

Their cost of living is 135.1% of the national average, the highest in the nation (except Hawaii). Thaddeus Kosciuszko Dec 2011 #6

again, what is your point? provis99 Jan 2012 #7

Why yes, and it's even higher in the city of San Francisco. Gormy Cuss Jan 2012 #8

One more reason to love this town! arcane1 Dec 2011 #5