159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher
159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher provides Georgians with a fast and clear breakdown of the issues that shape work and opportunity across the state. From wages to childcare to workforce programs, Nikki explains what matters in 159 seconds. Hosted by Nikki Porcher, veteran, educator, and candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner. Produced and paid for by Porcher for Georgia.
159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher
Georgia’s Minimum Wage Is Still $5.15
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Porcher for Georgia
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Season 1
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Georgia’s minimum wage is still 5.15 an hour, and even the federal rate of 7.25 does not come close to covering the real cost of living in this state. In this episode I talk about what those numbers actually mean for families, including the fact that a modest two bedroom apartment in Georgia now requires a housing wage of 29.46 an hour. I also explain how childcare costs force many parents to step out of the workforce and why that is a workforce problem, not just a family problem. This is a real conversation about math, reality, and what it takes for work to work in Georgia.
