Description: A large number of fast food restaurant workers across U.S. are protesting for higher minimum wages. Currently the minimum wage in the U.S. is $7.25/hr. Workers are demanding that minimum wage be raised to around $15/hr. There are arguments both in favour and against such a move.

Source: CBC

Date: Sept. 5, 2013

Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2404434027/

Questions for Discussion:

1. What are some of the arguments in favour of raising the minimum wage?
2. What are some of the arguments against raising the minimum wage?
3. How do you reconcile both sides of the arguments?