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John Pritchett: Bare Minimum

Hawaii’s minimum wage grew from $12 an hour to $14 on Jan. 1, and it’s set to go to $18 four years from now. But at least 10 states and D.C. already pay more.

By John Pritchett

January 7, 2024 · 1 min read

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

Hawaii’s minimum wage grew from $12 an hour to $14 on Jan. 1, and it’s set to go to $18 four years from now. But at least 10 states and D.C. already pay more.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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In 2028 it'll be $18/hr and I'll probably have to move out of state.

surferx808 · 2 years ago

Just picked up lunch at Taco Bell. Large signage offering $15/hr for new hires. $20 for anyone working from 10pm til closing.The J. In the Box across the street only had drive through because there weren’t enough employees to open up the doors.Don’t think $12 is gonna help much..

hawaiikone · 2 years ago

Never understood why farm workers and food servers are not treated as everyone else.Kevin Mulkern

blackandwhitepolitics · 2 years ago

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