💡14.3% of Americans, nearly 50 million people, are living in poverty.
💰The majority of Americans benefit from a system that exploits the poor.
💼The job market and the unrelenting exploitation of the poor contribute to poverty.
⬆️Raising the minimum wage does not lead to higher unemployment.
🤝Unions play a crucial role in raising wages and empowering workers.
What percentage of Americans are living in poverty?
—14.3% of Americans, nearly 50 million people, are living in poverty.
Why does poverty exist in America?
—Poverty in America is not an accident but a system by design. The majority of Americans benefit from a system that exploits the poor.
What contributes to poverty in America?
—The job market and the unrelenting exploitation of the poor contribute to poverty.
Does raising the minimum wage lead to higher unemployment?
—No, raising the minimum wage does not lead to higher unemployment.
What role do unions play in addressing poverty?
—Unions play a crucial role in raising wages and empowering workers.
00:1914.3% of Americans, nearly 50 million people, are living in poverty.
02:24Poverty in America is not an accident but a system by design. The majority of Americans benefit from a system that exploits the poor.
05:20The job market and the unrelenting exploitation of the poor contribute to poverty.
08:05Raising the minimum wage does not lead to higher unemployment.
16:14Unions play a crucial role in raising wages and empowering workers.
