The federal minimum wage is 5.15 in 1980 dollars that is (5.15*.465)=~ 2.395 dollars. The federal minumum wage in 1980 was 3.10 dollars. (77%)
in 1975 dollars that is (5.15*.317)=~ 1.633 dollars. The federal minumum wage in 1975 was 1.80 dollars. (90%) in 1970 dollars that is (5.15*.233)=~ 1.20 dollars. The federal minumum wage in 1970 was 1.30 dollars. (92%) _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
