Minimum Wage at Gap

Today, Gap — which is one of my favorite retailers for cheap basics like plain tees and basic cardigans — announced its plans to raise minimum wage for its employees from $7.75, which is the current federal minimum wage, to a minimum of $10 by next year.

via Forbes.com

This is AWESOME.

Aside from the fact that it's always nice to make more money, it's really hard to survive on the minimum wage. For a taste of this reality, try this simulator at Marketplace.org.

I think that it's especially important for girls and women — who, let's face it, are bigger consumers of clothing than boys and fathers — to be aware of how our favorite retailers treat their employees.

I haven't shopped at Gap since last December, mostly because there isn't one close to my college's campus... but I'm definitely going to make a stop at one at my next available opportunity.

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