STREET BEAT: ‘Should the minimum wage be a livable wage?’

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LaDarren Brown

LaDarren Brown

Los Angeles

“It should, but you know why it isn’t?  Because if they raised the minimum wage, who do you think is going to pay for it? You and me. Prices will go up and they will lay people off.”

 

Mani Charendra

Mani Charendra

Inglewood

“Yes, I think they should because who can live on the minimum wage? You need two jobs and a roommate just to make the rent.”

 

Sharon Kane

Los Angeles

“If it’s not livable, then what’s the point? It’s like working for free. If you can’t make a living working, then why work?”

 

Lani Howard

Lani Howard

Mar Vista

“I think it should be based on where you live. Right now, it’s not based on the cost of living. I don’t know what it’s based on.”

Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.