I think its time that OUR ELECTED are paid what they think its ok to pay us. This petition will be shared with Rep Cunningham and other interest groups. Only one-in-ten Americans in all say that federal minimum wage should remain at the current level of $7.25 an hour. They find that a salary increase led to politicians with less education. Some senators, including several Democrats, support a more modest increase in the wage. You are using an out of date browser. Lastly, congressional pay should be tied to the minimum wage. Politicians are human too. People living in areas where the state-level minimum wage is currently $12 or higher are more likely than others to say they favor a federal increase to $15 an hour. If politicians are doing a service for the reasons they say they are then I say prove it. Not so little that you can't pay rent, much less your other bills with a month's rent. But they should not have other employment as consultants, executive directors of shell companies or whatever. You have permission to edit this article. If they are getting paid for their work, that is one of their motivations to serve their people better even if they are in a difficult situation. Some of the best people I have had the honor of calling my friends were guys I met in the military. This is a good point. Email Blake Paterson at bpaterson@theadvocate.com and follow him on Twitter @blakepater, Jefferson Parish Councilman Mark Spears this week called it shameful that the parishs Personnel Department doesnt recommend increasing the. Exactly. So I'm giving this one to you. Either that, or only those who are always wealthy become politicians. "Let's be clear. The environment encompasses all living creatures on this planet. People running for office must be able to think critically to come up with a solution when there is a problem. Workers with disabilities can be paid less than minimum wage. They should be paid the median american salary. In Brazil, members of Congress are trying to raise their own pay to $187,000 per year. It would cause inequality between politicians, which could cause all sorts of problems though. But even so, all of the people you've mentioned were victims of injustices. Without the minimum wage worker, many corporations would not exist. Sure. Why should any law maker be allowed anywhere near the stock market, then? all-in-all, i'd be president for free, as long as i get the chance to serve my fellow man and to try to make things better for all, not for the few As I recall the ancient Roman Consuls weren't paid. The higher salary increased the likelihood that an MEP in this group would run for reelection. If You Want Better Politicians, Pay Them Less, Pay Politicians 500,000 Each per Year and Maybe Wed Get Better Quality MPs, Images of people used under license from Generated Photos. but we would need to first get them in office, which no smart person will do. Barack Obama wants to raise America's federal minimum wage. Among the public, those who back a $15 minimum wage are fairly divided over how to approach the issue if there is insufficient support in Congress for an increase to that amount this year. It was one of the toughest jobs Ive ever had. Evidently that premise has failed. Paid next to nothing, yet they still keep racking up the medals. She wishes politicians in Washington, debating whether minimum wage should be $10, $11 or $15 per hour, lived a day like she does with almost two hours on a bus, just to get to work. The government needs to host a website where anyone registered to run for office can have a page that explains all of their proposals. Secondly, politicians generally set their own salaries. Force them to live off minimum wage and watch how many of the scum leave. Or just have a lot of politicians who are wealthy instead. Politicians will be smart enough that they'll find ways around the minimum wage pay if they wanted, but it would at least function as a reminder of what most Americans have to live on. This just shows how, yes, people do good things all the time without lots of pay or gifts but even MORE people do good things if offered pay or gifts. Not really Poor people now are on minimum wage at best, Going to another min wage job surely wouldn't be a problem? It's a lot harder to refuse thousands of dollars in bribe money when you're living a tiny apartment vs living in a mansion. In the United States of America a job must lift workers out of poverty, not keep them in it. In the United States, politicians can work in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government. We got payed next to nothing, yet the output was amazing. The environment encompasses all living creatures on this planet. Health is part of a nation's wealth These people earn every single penny they get. Watch how fast everything changes when politicians realize what life on minimum wage really is like. This might be the actual dumbest post I've ever seen on here lol. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. Jefferson Parish regularly offers its employees salary increases tied to performance. About six-in-ten U.S. adults (62%) say they favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, including 40% who strongly back the idea. If you go somewhere housing is cheap, minimum wage is less to reflect that. The majority of English language students are curious about languages and cultures. Other than making minimum wage actually possible to live on, paying minimum wage would guarantee that politicians are in government not for the money, but because they are interested in sharing their ideas and making the country a better place, regardless of politics. Say you see someone being treated unfairly, are you motivated to help them, or since you are not directly in the situation you lack the motivation to change the situation? The only people who would want to be politicians at that point would be the people who ACTUALLY want to help. (+1) 202-857-8562 | Fax And you got me, senor einstein. "No person in America can make it on $8, $10, or $12 an hour. New Killer Ad Shows Where the Apple Falls as Don. As a result, working indoors may make their work-life a lot more convenient, and they will probably be healthier in the long term because they wont be exposed to harsh outdoor circumstances. For instance, if you are an important politician that needs to attend a meeting all over the world, you will be able to travel the world for free. They are in charge of the administration, appointing and dismissing department heads. If you are ok with minimum wage caliber of candidates, ten sure, pay minimum wage. I think it actually is counterproductive in many ways. To understand this debate it is useful to learn the following words and concepts. Thats wrong. Users Online Now: 1,919 : Visitors Today: 534,999: Pageviews Today: 2,043,519: Threads Today: 842: Posts Today: 18,151: 10:19 PM : . While Democrats are largely united in their support for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, Republicans views differ by household income. The parish would need to spend another $8.4 million to address the resulting wage compression among workers already making more than $15 per hour, The Archer Group estimated. The current minimum wage in New Jersey is $8.60 per hour. View all posts by Peter A Bell. We have a ton of content and fresh stuff is constantly being added. It can also be unfair. Reblogged this on Ramblings of a now 60+ Female. In our minds we have clear images of what a kindergarten teacher is like, and we have clear images of what a politician is like. So why do we need to pay them if they can get these incentives and benefits? Local elected officials include the mayor and council members. WEEEEEE need your help. Even to a dedicated public servant, lavish gifts from lobbyists will be a whole lot more persuasive when they are eating ramen noodles every night in the two bedroom apartment they share with four other people. And since politicians are generally made out to be selfish and all that (who knows if it's true for all of 'em? Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A majority of White supporters of a $15 federal minimum wage, by contrast, say Congress should work for an increase in the minimum wage even if it is less than $15 an hour. I think this would be a good way to make sure that people get into politics to make things change for the better. No extras. There will be people who will not be in favour of the politicians intentions whether it is good or bad. They can elect judges and other government officials, as well as veto legislation. Or, more accurately, the people hoarding all the resources would have you believe it will go downhill. Gov. The politicians that would run for office at minimum wage pay would do it to change things for the better because they surly would not be making lots of money. No more second jobs, no spending savings, purely living off the minimum wage. The presidency is the highest elected position. National. You end up costing jobs from people who are at the bottom rung of the economic ladder. Rep. Paul Ryan on Feb. 13, A full days hard work should be enough to keep you and your family out of poverty. Politicians are public servants, hence the main mission of their political activity must be to benefit the people. We must raise the minimum wage to a living wage - at least $15 an hour. I do still think that my salary change would work though. Everything you do, eyes are watching you. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In fact, it may accomplish the opposite. this is a good question, should ALL politicians be paid minimal wage? The mayor is the chief executive officer. If you want a more qualified and capable cal. Doubling an MEPs salary decreased by 15% the chance that an MEP had attended a college ranked in the top 500 in the world. So, you should also be open-minded and be able to cope with criticism because as mentioned, people can have a say on how you manage the nation. Americans need to view the position of politicians as an honor and duty. Let's raise the minimum wage to a living wage! Politicians will raise the minimum wage to whatever they are comfortable being paid, how many people would lose their jobs if minimum wage was raised to $50/hr. Being a politician is a tough job that is why it also has a high level of security to ensure their safety well. But that doesn't change the fact of reality - you have to pay whatever it takes to get the caliber of people you want doing the job. That sounds like an easy way to increase corruption through bribery. The federal minimum wage is the absolute lowest hourly rate that can be paid to an employee in the United States. And it should be very focused on that because, as you said, Republicans in the rest of the country are for it. former Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs on MSNBC on Dec. 11, This tough-love, winner-take-all narrative dominating policymaking is far too limited a way to think about how a complex, modern, diverse economy like ours expands and thrives. Without the minimum wage worker, many corporations would not exist. I'm with you on this one 100%. I'd like to see the data that supports your statement that politicians are smarter than janitors and wal-mart cashiers - what is your baseline? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. It's not like they're flipping burgers, guys. All that they need to be paid is parliamentary allowance to help them with their work instead of raking hundreds of our dollars. A pay raise may also be the reason for back pay. This website uses cookies to ensure the best user experience. ESL Debates 2022 - All rights reserved. The point of an internship is to learn valuable skills. It also reduced the likelihood that a candidate would quit before the end of the term. About four-in-ten (38%) say they oppose the proposal, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 5-11. There may be some people who say no, and that perhaps ends the conversation with them. Talker. Many people do not realize that many politicians make 6 figures (well over $100,000.00) a year. Smaller majorities of those in middle- (58%) and upper-income households (55%) say they favor a $15 minimum wage. (And it was exclusive to men. Don't get me wrong, I think that all government workers should receive major cuts in pay and benefits, but our leaders making minimum wage? Do they deserve that amount? Perhaps in theory, and in a rational market, it would make sense to pay politicians more. Politicians would never allow themselves to live in poverty and they know that minimum wage is garbage. Thus, politicians should be paid for their work. And, you're right. The mayor has veto (can overrule other votes) authority over the council, which has legislative power. Lifelong campaigner for the restoration of Scotland's independence. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Politicians can be elected through voting, which happens in democratic countries or they can be appointed by a leader. If that is the case, politicians will be representative of those people in the upper class and leave poor people behind. A Tory candidate has been filmed telling a hustings event that people with learning disabilities should be paid less than minimum wage as 'they don't understand money'. A $10-hour minimum wage boosts earnings by $4,000 a year and will put $2.6 billion dollars back into the hands of workers. California Assembly Speaker John Prez on the passage of a bill to increase Californias minimum wage, on Sept. 11, I want people to make a lot more than $9 $9 is not enough. The pay of state legislators varies depending on whether they work for full-time or part-time legislatures. 2 thoughts on " Should politicians be paid less? or maybe when they first start out, they get minimal wage, and if they do a good job then get a raise by a vote by the people they represent and if they do a bad job then they get fired no, people should want to help their people no matter what they get paid i'm going to take TL's side on this one. I sure love being able to bribe a politician with a couple hundred bucks! To vote for an argument, use these icons: Debate scores, side scores and tag scores are automatically calculated by an algorithm that primarily takes argument scores into account. Unlike the private sector, in a classified system, "you can't just fix the bottom rung," Lee Sheng noted. How much are politicians paid in your country? Are you saying motivation for change comes only from injustice? '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''. But since you like studies so much and not a debate on subjective shit, here's a study showing how people are more likely to donate their organs if they are offered money. Similarly, Republicans who live in areas where the state minimum wage is $12 or higher are slightly more likely than those living in places where the $7.25 federal minimum wage applies to say they favor raising the federal minimum to $15 an hour (32% vs. 25%). Your argument does not explain the fact that the great change makers in history worked for humanity, not a paycheck. He has to go. How Restaurant Workers Help Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low The National Restaurant Association uses mandatory $15 food-safety classes to turn waiters and cooks into unwitting funders of its battle against minimum wage increases. We could all live comfortably, even the shelf stockers at Wal-Mart. They could find a similar level of power and control elsewhere while having more money. If you determine your own pay, your own benefits, when you work and how you work, then congratulations: You work for yourself. Half of our congresspeople are millionaires, three of those assholes sold hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stock before the market could crash, When running for office they must divulge to the public, There needs to be a limit on how much money any individual is allowed to donate to a campaign. Off Topix is a well established general discussion forum that originally opened to the public way back in 2009! The public picks up that tab for the pampered and spoiled MPs along with their second home scam. Surely we want that process to continue. Like 200% of average or whatever. Employers with tipped workers will have to pay $6 per hour beginning in May 2023, and $8 starting in July 2023. Forever insurance, forever paychecks, forever retirement, "gifts", etc. The Biden administration and many congressional Democrats favor increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour from the current rate of $7.25 an hour, but the proposals fate in the Senate is uncertain. I would suggest, however, that this and other instances of entrenched social inequity will not be more effectively or more speedily corrected by making our democracy work even less well than it does. No attitude immutable. The researchers analyze the change in composition and behavior of MEPs who received a higher salary as a result of the parliaments new payment system. Arguments with the highest score are displayed first. But that is just another manifestation of systemic social imbalance that is yet to be fully or adequately rectified.). Of the 3,313 positions Jefferson Parish budgeted for 2023, at least 679 are vacant, Dumas said. ON BOTH sides of the Atlantic politicians are warming to the idea that the lowest-paid can be helped by mandating higher wages. Those people that will hate the politicians will take them down verbally but others will physically attack them. Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, right, speaks during the first Jefferson Parish council meeting in the East Bank Council Chambers with the newly elected members in Elmwood, La. Leaving room for only rich people to become politicians. I don't think politicians should be paid minimum wage necessarily, but rather an average of what their constituents earn. It's time for members of Congress to act. If as a juror, if you were found to be financially invested in the outcome of a trial, you would be kicked off the jury. Politician pay is not the problem. However, it is a tough job. But, they are often times more smart than janitors and wal-mart cashiers. Getting paid is one way to pay off all their hard work to serve the nation. I am nearly certain that if one were to poll serious economists studying the minimum wage, that very few of them would suggest an increase past $12 per hour. Politicians and Celebrities are the WORST tippers. Lastly, you have the problem of corruption. Politicians get around this by going from office to office and from state to state. Half of Hispanic adults who back the $15 wage also express this view. In fact, according to the law, 18 USC 3056 the United States Secret Service is authorized to protect: The president and the vice president and their families, cabinet officials, White House chief of staff, and National Security Adviser. If politicians wages were linked to the minimum wage, it would be 15 pound per hour by now. Have you conducted extensive tests to prove this theory? Just like the other workers, they are motivated to work harder if we get paid for what they work on. The problem would be situations like Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, who bought land, lobbied to build a highway near it, then sold it for three times what he bought it for when the highway bill went through. You say that no one in their right mind would work for minimum wage, but billions of people do it every day. Change). Like Jefferson, the city has faced an exodus of municipal workers and a slow down in hiring due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. About seven-in-ten adults in these places (69%) favor raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, compared with 59% of those living in places with a minimum wage of less than $12 an hour. If they are paid by the hour, maybe they will get in there as actually do some work. Pedophiles were victims should we give them power? In 2009, the European Parliament implemented a flat-salary payment system, and all MEPs began to earn identical annual salaries of 90,000, equal the researchers note, "to 38.5% of a salary of a judge at the European Court of Justice." However, if youre a mayor earning the national average salary, youll make around $56,000 each year. A political system that functions well has excellent public services such as health and education. Many politicians will make over $8,000,000.00 (yes that is 8 million) in just ten years of retirement. not exactly because there are many businesses that pay many different wages, and already attract certain classes of people. wage would probably become a living wage because the politicians would raise it. According to reports, a man entered Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, south Essex, on Friday and attacked Amess while he was having surgery with residents. It is important that our health and social care workers be properly paid. The president is paid $400,000 a year as commander-in-chief of the country. That is why there are limits to the number of terms a person can serve. Michigan's minimum wage jumped to $10.10 an hour from $9.87 on Jan. 1, but for the first time in decades, that pay is well below what many employers can even consider offering entry-level workers. The problem is you cant do that by mandating it in the minimum wage laws. A growing number of major cities and states have set their own wage floors at $15. Force them to live off minimum wage and watch how many of the scum leave. But the accessibility of full time politics also crucially depends on our elected representatives being adequately remunerated. If the intern spends all their time fetching coffee or sweeping, how much can they really be learning? This website uses cookies to ensure the best user experience. Those elected before 2004 receive an annual pension of between $150,000 and $200,000 a year. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. Wages have increased due to worker shortages, pushing entry-level jobs to $15 an hour or more. Refresh the page, check Medium 's site status, or find something. (LogOut/ If being a politician is not paid at all, we will prevent greedy and selfish politicians from entering politics who only want monetary incentives and do not care about their people. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, full-time elected lawmakers at the state level earn an average of $75,415 per year while part-timers earn $12,838 per year. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In addition, working as a politician you get almost everything for free. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. if someone wants to give a politician a big bag of money, it's his right. Lower-income adults who favor a $15 minimum wage are divided on the better approach if there is inadequate support in Congress for the proposal this year: 49% say congressional leaders should prioritize any raise to the minimum that can happen this year, while an identical 49% share say leaders should continue working until they pass legislation raising the wage to $15 an hour. While in office, politicians should not be allowed to make, After leaving office, no former politician should be allowed to make. These views differ by race and ethnicity, as well as by income. Listener. But now I'm confused by what you're trying to point out. As voters, we elect them to create the laws that all of us must follow, and as taxpayers, we trust them to spend part of our money in ways that benefit all of us. So what is your argument? Parish Council member Byron Lee said paying parish workers a "livable" wage of $15 per hour is the "right thing to do" and will help the parish attract and retain its employees. To be fair, this is already the situation. We all know that being a politician is a dangerous job. How easy would it be to corrupt the government then? What argument are you trying to support, defend, or dispute with this question? Related post: When it comes to raising the minimum wage, most of the action is in cities and states, not Congress. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and National Employment Law Project Director Christine Owens in a joint op-ed on Dec. 3, I do think we need to increase the minimum wage. the only problem is that no smart person would work for minimum wage i mean, what dumbass voluntarily does that? That is an interesting idea. Partly because they get support from political parties yet another aspect of our democracy which depends for its proper functioning on the highest achievable levels of participation. The strongest periods of economic growth in the 20th century were also times when incomes rose across the board. Obama adviser and former Bill Clinton chief of staff John Podesta in POLITICO Magazine on Dec. 6, [W]e have a lot of evidence on what happens when you raise the minimum wage. You didn't pass the humanoid test! Ghandi and Mother Theresa were shams. Reader. Usually, a politician is from a political party, which is a group that shares common beliefs and goals. The president is in command of the military and has the power to reject or approve the legislation. So only those people directly affected by horrid conditions are motivated to advocate for change? 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