Not to mention, once the min wage hits $15.00 an hour, most businesses won't be able to support that without increasing their prices - Hello mass uncontrollable inflation, now your $15.00 an hour is still equal t0 $7.25.  Oh let's not mention that many of you $15.00 an hour burger flippers will now be replaced by automation and will find yourself out of a job anyhow see the article from Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2016/11/29/thanks-to-fight-for-15-minimum-wage-mcdonalds-unveils-job-replacing-self-service-kiosks-nationwide/#6cafa438762e - The joke is on you min wage whiners.  You have every right to ask for higher pay, but let's make sure you ask for a pay that is in line with not only your skills but also the job you are doing..