Are workers entitled to a "living wage"? (wages, illegal, death)

[Philosophizer]

And how would you define a living wage?

[gunlover]

Originally Posted by Philosophizer

And how would you define a living wage?

When they vote for more regulations.

When they vote for more inflation.

When they vote for higher energy cost.

When they vote for illegal immigration

When they vote for that and candidates and officials who do I don't feel sorry for them.

[tinman01]

Workers are entitled to the wage they agreed upon when hired.

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by tinman01

Workers are entitled to the wage they agreed upon when hired.

Are housing providers entitled to profitably provide housing to the lowest paid workers?

e.g. Portland expects an additional 25,000 low-income residents in the next 20 years, but only an additional 10,000 housing units they might be able to afford.

[Workin_Hard]

Originally Posted by tinman01

Workers are entitled to the wage they agreed upon when hired.

If the working conditions and wages aren't acceptable, why take the job? Bitching and moaning after the fact is hardly the path to take.

[pknopp]

This horse has been beat to death and already made into glue.

[Workin_Hard]

Originally Posted by freemkt

Are housing providers entitled to profitably provide housing to the lowest paid workers?

e.g. Portland expects an additional 25,000 low-income residents in the next 20 years, but only an additional 10,000 housing units they might be able to afford.

That's called the "free market" approach. Ironic that you'd find it a concern, given your handle...

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by Workin_Hard

If the working conditions and wages aren't acceptable, why take the job? Bitching and moaning after the face is hardly the path to take.

??? Are you unfamiliar with the concept of wage slavery? As in, work or live in the gutter until you starve?

[Frank DeForrest]

Does labeling someone a "worker" entitle them to someone else's money?

[TrapperJohn]

Originally Posted by freemkt

Are housing providers entitled to profitably provide housing to the lowest paid workers?

e.g. Portland expects an additional 25,000 low-income residents in the next 20 years, but only an additional 10,000 housing units they might be able to afford.

Roommate?