密苏里提议将青少年最低工资降至12.30美元, Missouri proposes lowering minimum wage for teens to $12.30, sparking debate over youth jobs and fairness.

密苏里参议院的一项法案提议将18岁以下工人的最低工资从目前的15美元降低到每小时12.30美元,旨在帮助小企业和增加青少年就业。 A Missouri Senate bill proposes reducing the minimum wage for workers under 18 to $12.30 per hour from the current $15, aiming to help small businesses and boost teen employment. 在共和党的赞助下,Joe Nicola提出,青年的起职工作需要更多的培训和监督,这是降低比率的理由。 Sponsored by Republican Sen. Joe Nicola, the measure argues that entry-level jobs for youth require more training and supervision, justifying a lower rate. 商业团体以经济救济为由支持改革, 而劳工领袖和公共倡导者则反对, 警告基于年龄的工资歧视及对依赖青少年收入的家庭的潜在伤害。 Business groups support the change, citing financial relief, while labor leaders and public advocates oppose it, warning of age-based wage discrimination and potential harm to families relying on teen income. 批评者还担心这可能会阻止青年工人迁往密苏里。 Critics also fear it could deter young workers from moving to Missouri. 该法案反映了目前正在进行的关于劳动政策、经济压力和青年就业的辩论。 The bill reflects ongoing debate over labor policy, economic pressures, and youth employment.