[dfwgator]

There should be a training wage, for those under the age of 18, and new hires for a period of six months. It’s ridiculous to force the same minimum wage on everyone, regardless of age or experience, it makes companies more hesitant to hire people.

And of course Union Contracts are tied to the minimum wage, that’s what makes it such a big deal....but nobody ever mentions that.

[GeronL]

I wouldn’t be opposed to that, can we also call it a probationary wage for those older than 18 just entering or re-entering the workforce after extended periods of not working??

[Iscool]

There should be a training wage, for those under the age of 18, and new hires for a period of six months. It’s ridiculous to force the same minimum wage on everyone, regardless of age or experience, it makes companies more hesitant to hire people.

Minimum wage IS the training wage...