Oregon’s standard minimum wage increased from $14.70 to $15.05 in July, eliciting a mixed response from Oregon State University and the community.
Money is a variable in every college student’s trek through their education. From paying tuition to purchasing groceries, finances are required. What are the noticeable effects of the wage increase on both workers and employers?
According to Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries, the recent wage increase, which took effect on July 1, was based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index, which considers the costs of housing, transportation, medical care and other expenses—inflation…