Many such Americans are attached to the workforce and are deeply committed to both personal success and to making a contribution to society.
For purposes of reference, in 2011, low wage was defined as $ per year or $ per hour.5 Today, about one-quarter of all workers are considered “low wage.” They are sanitation workers, office receptionists, and nursing assistants; they are single mothers of three who worry: How will I be able to send my children to college?