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Report: Fast-food employees struggling to afford necessities

Chief Business Correspondent Taylor Young explains the current state of wage stagnation in the U.S.
According to a report by the Roosevelt Institute and the National Employment Law Project, fast food workers are struggling to make ends meet despite the industry's recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights that while fast food corporations have seen significant profit increases, the wages of their employees remain low, with many workers earning less than $15 per hour. This wage disparity has led to increased reliance on public assistance programs among fast food workers, exacerbating issues of income inequality. The report calls for policy changes, including raising the minimum wage and improving labor standards, to better support these essential workers.

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/report-fast-food-employees-struggling-152149366.html

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