The unions and libs are trying hard to get the minimum wage to a living wage. Union members make above a living wage but if a living wage is passed it just means union members’ wages will be increased.
When and if the minimum wage becomes a living wage many small businesses will suffer greatly or be forced out of business. Big box stores will cut hours so they don’t have to pay benefits as well as cut back on service.
Unemployment will go up but libs and unions could care less.
“When and if the minimum wage becomes a living wage”
It is not possible for any wage to be set that would be a “living wage.” Inflation would outpace the labor increases.