It has now been 15 years since the federal minimum rose to $7.25
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Fifteen years ago this Wednesday, the federal minimum wage went up from $6.55 per hour to $7.25. It hasn't budged since.
(Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)
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Fifteen years ago this Wednesday, the federal minimum wage went up from $6.55 per hour to $7.25. It hasn't budged since.
(Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)