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Poland’s minimum wage exceeds US federal rate for first time (notesfrompoland.com)
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Poland’s minimum hourly wage has, for the first time, surpassed the federal minimum wage in the United States. On 1 January, the minimum wage in Poland rose to 30.50 zloty per hour before tax, which at the average exchange rate so far this year is $7.35

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[–] Vincent 6 points 4 months ago

It's gaining over a very rich country. True, that rich country should do better, but still, it's something to be proud of to be able to do better than such a rich country.