I would expect yes, but over time.aknowledgeableperson wrote:There could also be a ripple up effect that might affect KCMO more with regards to jobs. Not only those at the minimum wage level will see the increase but also those that are between the federal minimum and the new city minimum. Those also affected could be those working $1 or so above the federal minimum. Will they also get a bump up to maintain the spread those jobs had over the federal minimum?
A rising minimum wage means more movement at the low end. If you make $10 today and you can't find anything better that will pay you that, then in a few years you can easily move jobs.
So the places that already pay more have pressure coming. Imagine someone that lives in midtown, works in OP at that wage, and can suddenly work a lot closer to home, maybe not need to replace their car at great expense.