3/13 Act. 1 Bell Ringer Is Minimum Wage Enough in California?

According to the new report by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office, what makes it difficult for low-wage workers in California to make ends meet?

• The state's economic policies

• The mobility of workers in their 30s

• High housing costs

• The transition from low-wage work to higher paying jobs

What does the report suggest about the mobility of workers transitioning from low-wage to higher paying jobs?

• It increases as workers enter their early 30s

• It remains constant throughout their careers

• It slows significantly as workers enter their early 30s

• It is not affected by the workers' age

Which occupation makes up the majority of low-wage workers in California, according to the report?

• Retail salespeople

• Home health and personal care aides

• Fast food workers

• Cashiers

What is the anticipated change for the fast food industry's minimum wage in California?

This is a Demand shifter because Future income EXPECTATIONS!

• It will decrease to below $17.50

• It will remain at $16.00

• It will increase to $20.00

• There will be no change

What proportion of low-wage workers in the text are identified as Latino?

• Nearly one in ten

• Nearly six in ten

• About half

• All of them

According to the text, what factor makes housing more affordable for some minimum wage workers?

• Living in major metropolitan areas

• Having a favorable ratio of income to expenses

• Being single-income households

• Having young children

What does the analyst's office suggest the Legislature might consider for minimum wage policies?

• Increasing the minimum wage for all workers

• Setting different minimum wages in different regions

• Providing housing for minimum wage workers

• Reducing the number of minimum wage workers