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FDR: “Another question arises as to whether in fixing minimum wages on the basis of an hourly or weekly wage we have reached…”

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Another question arises as to whether in fixing minimum wages on the basis of an hourly or weekly wage we have reached into the heart of the problem which is to provide such annual earnings for the lowest paid worker as will meet his minimum needs.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt raises concerns about whether minimum wage policies adequately address the needs of low-paid workers.

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