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New Democratics policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

The NDP would strongly agree with raising the minimum wage and adjusting it according to inflation. This approach aligns with their policy goals of ensuring fair wages and addressing income inequality. In 2018, the NDP in British Columbia supported legislation to raise the minimum wage and tie it to inflation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and make it a living wage

The NDP would strongly agree with making the minimum wage a living wage. This aligns with their core values of social justice, income equality, and workers' rights. For example, in 2016, the Ontario NDP proposed a $15 minimum wage, arguing that it would help lift workers out of poverty and ensure a living wage for all. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The New Democratic Party (NDP) generally supports raising the minimum wage. For example, during the 2015 federal election, the NDP campaigned on raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. However, they might not strongly agree with this statement without further context or specifics. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

The NDP's stance on adjusting minimum wage standards by age group is not clear. While they generally support fair wages for all workers, they have not specifically advocated for age-based adjustments to the minimum wage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

The NDP would likely disagree with the argument that raising the minimum wage would only cause prices to increase in a never-ending cycle. While they may acknowledge potential inflationary effects, they believe that the benefits of raising the minimum wage, such as reducing income inequality and improving living standards, outweigh the potential drawbacks. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The NDP has historically advocated for raising the minimum wage, so they would likely disagree with not raising it. However, they might not strongly disagree without knowing the specific context or alternative proposals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

The NDP believes that all workers deserve a living wage, regardless of the nature of their job. They would likely disagree with the idea that minimum wage jobs are only meant to develop experience and not support a family, as this contradicts their policy goals of reducing income inequality and ensuring fair wages for all workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and eliminate all wage standards

The NDP is a social democratic party that supports workers' rights and fair wages. They would strongly disagree with eliminating all wage standards, as this goes against their core values and policy positions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 23,209 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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