Given the high prices of both child-care and health care we cannot guarantee that a minimum wage increase would be enough to afford such costs. ... The reason for this lies again in operational costs for employers. ... In order for companies to make up for their losses they reduce the amount of jobs available and lay off workers instead. ... By taking the initiative and preparing themselves through city programs, community college courses, trade mentorship's and R.O.P. classes, they can obtain the skills and education necessary to acquire higher paying jobs. ... Our country is based on...

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