![The minimum wage has lost 21% of its value since Congress last raised the wage | Economic Policy Institute The minimum wage has lost 21% of its value since Congress last raised the wage | Economic Policy Institute](https://files.epi.org/uploads/LongestPeriod2021-ChartUpdate2.png)
The minimum wage has lost 21% of its value since Congress last raised the wage | Economic Policy Institute
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PTO Paid Time Off - time that employees can take off of work while still getting paid regular wages, text concept background Stock-Illustration | Adobe Stock
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