>“My concern is those young people who are trying to get into the labor force that don’t have the skills to be worth $11 or $13 or up to $15 an hour as it gets there in 2026,” says Dr. Parrish.

What a bad take. Minimum wage is meant to be a survivable amount of income regardless of experience, job, or skills. Does Dr. Parish think young people should just starve as they try to build their resumes?