Infographic

Inspired by the late '90s political debate over welfare reform, journalist Barbara Ehrenreich decided to investigate just how far federal minimum wage, which at the time was $5.15/hour at the time of her writing*, went for millions of American workers. This led her to pose as a “low-skill” worker in three states. Though she took supplemental jobs to make ends meet, her primary endeavors were to wait tables in Florida, clean hotel rooms in Maine, and work retail at a Wal-Mart in Minnesota.

By way of an infographic, visually summarize one of Ehrenreich’s primary work experiences. Cite specific evidence from either the Florida, Main, or Minnesota sections of Nickle and Dimed only.

*In 2025, the US minimum wage is 7.25/hr.

Guidelines:

• Use the subheading to state your thesis (which, in turn, is supported by the contents of your infographic)
• Space will be limited, so be thoughtful about which aspects of her job to highlight
• The particular job you are highlighting should dictate your infographic’s design and style
• Stay within the parameters of Nickel and Dimed.
•  This infographic must be created utilizing Adobe Express. Adobe’s creative suite is free to you as an SJSU student. Using your university credentials, you can register HERE. Note verification isn't immediate and can take a few hours.

Due: Fri 5.9 (via Canvas)