Above Minimum

From Yahoo:
"Ten states raise minimum wage, rates up 10 to 35 cents/hour"

Ten states kicked off the new year with a minimum wage rise of between 10 and 35 cents, modestly boosting the incomes of nearly 1 million low-paid workers. The rises went into effect on Tuesday in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. The increase will put an extra $190 to $510 per year into the pocket of the average minimum-wage worker, according to a study by the non-partisan National Employment Law Project, released last month. As of January 1, 19 states plus the District of Columbia have minimum wage rates above the federal level of $7.25 per hour, which translates to just over $15,000 per year for a full-time minimum wage earner, the report said.

^ When states or the Federal Government raise the minimum wage it is a great thing for ordinary people who depend on it. I live in a state that already has a minimum wage higher than the Federal one, but it's nice to know the trend is growing. ^

http://news.yahoo.com/ten-states-raise-minimum-wage-rates-10-35-221300619.html