I need to know what the min. wage was in 1998 and when and by how much it has gone up since then? Thanks.
2007-12-04 15:10:41 · 7 answers · asked by carmeliasue 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do anyone you know in what year it went up each time?
2007-12-04 15:17:57 · update #1
In 1998 it was $5.15, it's now $5.85, and will go up to $6.55 next year and to $7.25 in 2009.
EDIT - The chart below shows the rate since it was introduced by President Eisenhower in 1955.
Richard
2007-12-04 15:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
FMW was increased to $5.15 on 9-1-97. It remained at that rate until it was increased to $5.85 on 7-24-07. It is scheduled to go to $6.55 on 7-24-08. There are exceptions for anyone under age 20 during the frst 90 days of employment.
2007-12-04 15:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rickinnocal has it correct
federal minimum wage went up 70 cents this fall
first increase since 98
2007-12-04 15:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by michr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either 4.75 or 5.15 not too sure
2007-12-04 15:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by skatey80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as it is today. It hasn't changed.
2007-12-04 15:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
5.75 and is still. Goes up next year I think.
2007-12-04 15:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it is the same.
2007-12-04 15:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by Sasha 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋