Who Would Be Covered Under a Living Wage Ordinance?
A living wage ordinance, if passed by Atlanta City Council, would cover companies who receive public funds. These include: the City as an employer companies which receive large service contracts companies which receive significant financial aid, including tax abatements, loans and grants Back To Top What Does it Cost to Live in Atlanta? The cost of a minimum needs budget for a family of three is approximately $32,999. This is nearly $10,000 above the federal poverty level, and does not include money for expenses such as car repairs or savings for retirement or education. (Source: Ms. Foundation for Women, 09/01) The Atlanta Campaign proposes a wage rate of 130% of the federal poverty level for a family of three: the rate at which this family no longer qualifies for food stamps. This is approximately $22,000 per year. Back To Top What Do People Earn in Atlanta? In 1979, a single person working full time at the minimum wage earned enough to lift a family of three above the federal povert
