Fast-Food Workers Strike To Raise Federal Minimum Wage

The video discusses the demand for higher wages, specifically the push to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move supported by President Biden and included in his COVID relief proposal. It highlights the contrast between states that have raised their minimum wages and the stagnant federal level, which remains at $7.25 an hour for over a decade.

What is the specific amount protesters are demanding for the federal minimum wage?

• $10 an hour

• $12 an hour

• $15 an hour

• $20 an hour

Which policy did President Biden include the $15 minimum wage in?

• Healthcare reform

• COVID relief proposal

• Infrastructure bill

• Education reform

How long has the federal minimum wage remained unchanged?

• Over 15 years

• Over a decade

• Over 5 years

• Over 20 years

What is the current federal minimum wage?

• $8.50 an hour

• $7.25 an hour

• $6.55 an hour

• $5.15 an hour

Which of the following statements is true about state minimum wages?

• No states have changed their minimum wages in the last decade.

• State minimum wages are always lower than the federal level.

• Some states have increased their minimum wages in recent years.

• All states have the same minimum wage as the federal level.