Part 5/9:
- Implementing a federal 32-hour workweek without reducing pay:
This proposal is aimed at spreading available work among more people. However, critics argue that reducing work hours in response to automation is counterproductive, especially when the goal should be to increase productivity and income.
- Increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $17 per hour:
Raising the minimum wage aims to boost living standards but raises concerns about inflation and higher operational costs for businesses, especially those with tight profit margins like restaurants and grocery stores.
- Introducing a "robot tax":