Minimum Wage Increase- How will this impact you?

With what you know about economics so far...... do you think a hike in the minimum wage is a good thing for our economy or not? Please post your opinion and we will discuss this further in class. Please read article and cite their explanation of what this means as well. Do you agree or disagree?

Summer Article 7: Toughest Summer Job This Year Is Finding One

We just recently had our graduation ceremony for MHS; one of the things probably not said, was that they are stepping out into the worst job market in 50 years. The current economic problems are not just effecting your parents, they are directly impacting teenagers. Read this article and see how great the impact is. Are you working? Did you have problems finding a job?