NRF: Retail Job Wages 'Highly Competitive

The video discusses a report by the National Retail Federation and the University of Georgia, which examines retail pay compared to non-retail pay. The report highlights that core retail jobs, excluding part-time and young workers, show competitive wages. It aims to change perceptions of retail jobs and influence policymakers amid minimum wage debates. The report suggests retail jobs can be fulfilling and well-paying, but it selectively omits low-paid workers in its analysis.

What is the main reason the report by the National Retail Federation excludes certain workers?

• To provide an apples-to-apples comparison

• To support minimum wage legislation

• To highlight the benefits of retail jobs

• To focus on high-paying retail jobs

How do the average monthly earnings of full-time retail workers aged 25-54 compare to non-retail workers of the same age?

• They earn significantly less

• They earn significantly more

• They earn slightly more

• They earn the same

What is the average hourly wage for all retail workers compared to other private sector jobs?

• $16.47 for retail, $24.30 for others

• $24.30 for retail, $16.47 for others

• $20.00 for retail, $20.00 for others

• $18.00 for retail, $22.00 for others

What is the National Retail Federation's goal during retail jobs week?

• To close retail stores

• To reduce the number of retail jobs

• To promote the benefits of retail jobs

• To increase minimum wage

What is the National Retail Federation's stance on minimum wage legislation?

• They have no opinion

• They believe now is not the right time

• They support immediate changes

• They want to decrease the minimum wage