To: The California State House and The California State Senate

Raise the minimum wage in California.

California needs a living wage. Pass a $13 minimum wage.

Why is this important?

As a psychologist, I see many people who have stories of them doing well and suddenly having to change jobs and take minimum wage jobs to cope. I see so many people struggling to make ends meet and this way, crime would be decreased and people would be glad to work certain jobs. They know their would be able to pay bills and take care of their family. A $26,000 paycheck as a minimum would greatly help the economy and all people children and parents concerned. Food and essentials like insurance and car payments would be easier to meet. Most miminum wage earners are white, parents and have college degrees. Lets educate ourselves and behave humanely. Americans and our future generations deserve this.