As the Kansas City Council considers whether to raise minimum wage, we want to know more about your experiences with minimum wage.
In July, the council is expected to vote on a proposal that would raise the wage to $15 an hour by 2020.
The proposal has ignited controversy over whether it's legal for the city to have a minimum wage that's higher than Missouri's wage of $7.65 an hour.
If your job pays minimum wage, how would this increase affect your quality of life? What hardships have you experienced?
Or what do you remember about any minimum wage jobs you had in the past? How would your lifestyle be different today if you still earned minimum wages?
If you're a Kansas City employer, how would a higher minimum wage affect your bottom line?
Tell KCUR: What's your minimum wage story?
Tweet us your answers with the #TellKCUR hashtag or go to our Facebook page and leave your answer in a comment.
You also can leave us a message at 816-235-2881 or send an email with your answer to social@kcur.org.
We’ll share your stories Friday online and on the air during Central Standard, which starts at 10 a.m.
Tell KCUR is part of an initiative to engage the community and shine a light on your experiences and opinions. We’ll ask a new question every week and then share your feedback on the air and online. Check out our arsenal of questions and your answers.
