Could you elaborate how the timing of a minimum wage hike now could help with the adjustment to the arrival of automation related job loss? Note: No snark on my part, it seems plausible and I'm generally looking to be able to debate the topic more intelligently.
Many service workers work 2 jobs to make ends meet. If they start earning enough from one job, that's extra time and money that can go towards a certification. I know Amazon has offered many of it's workers $10,000 to quit and start a delivery company. They are trying to help them transition as bots are taking warehouse jobs.
