Since this discussion is again on the table again the previous sources provide answers to some of the questions. The Formula for the "Universal Living Wage" http://wwwuniversallivingwage.or/ulwformula.htl Using the formula and based on the "2004 Winona County" Rates Schedule B Federal Register/ Vol. 68 No 190 are: Family of one $ 6.35 per hour Family of two $ 8.29 per hour Family of Three $ 10.48 per hour Family of Four $13.10 per hour Family of Five $ 14.67 per hour It is my reading that this is the gross pay rate the individual receives for every hour worked and does not include the added cost for the employer of workers compensation, unemployment compensation, health benefits, FICA, Medicare, clothing allowances, tool allowances, meal allowances, continuing educational benefits, vehicle usage, holidays, paid personal days, paid sick leave or vacation time. Assumptions are that only one family member is working and that that person is not working any overtime. If they worked 20 hours per week overtime it would increase their base rate on all hours worked by by 16.7% per hour assuming time and one half is paid on all hours over 40. Paul Double -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 10:17 PM
Chris; These are excellent questions; Can we take them and use them to begin a new conversation at WOD, one on the whole concept of a livable wage? What is it? What does it include, i.e., salary, benefits, sick time, vacation, etc.? How many employers in Winona now offer one? Is it feasible to pass an ordinance requiring all Winona business to pay one by [date]? Dean Lanz.
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