7 Facts About the Minimum Wage

Here's what's going on at the White House today.         THE SNAPSHOT Tuesday, July 26, 2016             Follow Along: Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 10:00 am: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing       Featured 7 Facts About the Minimum Wage Sunday, July 24, marks seven years since the last time the federal minimum wage was raised. Here are seven things you might not know about it: Since the last time it was raised to $7.25 in 2009, the cost of living has increased by nearly 12 percent. Historically, there has been bipartisan support for regular increases. 18 states and the District of Columbia have taken action to raise their minimum wages The majority of Americans supports raising the minimum wage above $7.25. Companies large and small have raised wages for their lowest-paid employees. Most workers who would benefit from a minimum wage increase are adults. The federal minimum wage for tipped workers is even lower. LEARN MORE       More from 1600 Penn President Obama: "We're not just strategic and economic partners, we're also neighbors" This week, President Obama invited President Enrique Peña Nieto to the White House to recognize and strengthen America's enduring relationship with our neighboring country of Mexico. You can get the complete rundown of what President Obama and President Nieto are working on together here -- including the benefits of the President's trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership. LEARN MORE       Quote of the Day "I'm going to keep offering my support to every business owner, and mayor, and governor, and county official, and legislator, and organization that's working to give America a raise." -- President Obama on raising the minimum wage, April 30, 2014   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates  Privacy Policy Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111