California is asking voters if the minimum wage should increase. In November, people will vote on whether to raise the minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026. This would make it the highest minimum wage in the United States.
Currently, the minimum wage in California is $16. If voters agree, it will go up to $17 next year for big businesses and $18 in 2025. Small businesses will also raise wages but later. Some say this will help workers pay for their needs in an expensive state.
However, some business owners are worried. They think that raising wages quickly will be hard for them. They fear that it could lead to higher prices for customers or even job losses.
Many workers in low-paying jobs are not students. Some are older adults who need good pay. Workers are asking for better wages to support their families.
Some say the new wage might still not be enough to live in California. Many people are worried about money. They want to earn enough to live well.
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Vocabulary List:
- Minimum /ˈmɪ.nɪ.məm/ (adjective): The least amount or lowest level possible.
- Increase /ɪnˈkriːs/ (verb): To make something greater in size amount or degree.
- Expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ (adjective): Requiring a lot of money; costly.
- Support /səˈpɔːrt/ (verb): To provide assistance or help to someone or something.
- Wages /ˈweɪ.dʒɪz/ (noun): The money paid to workers for their labor.
- Concerns /kənˈsɜːrnz/ (noun): Worries or issues that need attention.
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What is the current minimum wage in California?
What is the proposed minimum wage in California by 2026?
When will the minimum wage in California be raised to $17 for big businesses if voters agree?
Who are some of the individuals worried about the potential increase in minimum wage?
What are workers asking for to support their families?
What is one concern raised about the new wage increase in California?
California is considering increasing the minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026.
All workers in low-paying jobs are students.
Some business owners are concerned that raising wages quickly may lead to job losses.
The new proposed wage in California is expected to be the lowest in the United States.
Many people in California are worried about money and want to earn enough to live well.
If voters agree, small businesses will raise their wages at the same time as big businesses.
Currently, the minimum wage in California is $.
Small businesses will raise wages but .
Many workers in low-paying jobs are not .
The new wage increase might still not be enough to live in California. Many people are worried about .
Some business owners are worried that raising wages quickly will be hard for .
Some say the new wage increase might lead to higher prices for customers or even .