During a period when no increases were made to the minimum wage as well as a period when increases were made , US employment rose . Conservatives and business groups see this as an argument against raising the wage which they believe will cause a loss of jobs . A University of Pennsylvania economist says that estimates of dire consequences for the economy by raising the minimum wage do n't stand up to scrutiny . WAGE MIN. US Chamber of Commerce members say they will trim employment or delay hiring if the wage is increased . Working at minimum wage no longer keeps workers above the poverty level .
During a period when no increases were made to the minimum wage as well as a period when increases were made , US employment rose . Conservatives and business groups see this as an argument against raising the wage which they believe will cause a loss of jobs . A University of Pennsylvania economist says that estimates of dire consequences for the economy by raising the minimum wage do n't stand up to scrutiny . US Chamber of Commerce members say they will trim employment or delay hiring if the wage is increased . Working at minimum wage no longer keeps workers above the poverty level .