Questions About Controversy

This post is about project 3 and what kinds of questions I will be addressing. In the previous projects I talked about the controversy with Uber in New York City and the minimum wage controversy. For project 3, I have chosen to write about the minimum wage controversy.

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This next part is to ask myself questions about the controversy I am researching.

Who is involved in the controversy...

Which are the biggest types of companies that hire low wage workers?
Who are the biggest politicians involved in this controversy?
What are the biggest industries involved?


What s up for debate in this controversy...

Should the minimum wage be raised at all?
How high should minimum wage be raised?
What level of government should enforce it? (state, federal, etc.)


When has this controversy unfolded...

How long has it been since the last increase in minimum wage?
When was the $15 wage proposed?
Over how long of a time period should a minimum wage be increased?


Where has this controversy unfolded...

What city is wanting the highest minimum wage?
What industries are for/ against the minimum wage increase?
How is the US' minimum wage different than other countries'?


How has this controversy unfolded...

Who first proposed the increase of the $7.25 minimum wage?
How have the workers made their voices heard?
How have the employers reacted?