Low-Wage Jobs
Economic Self-Sufficiency Report
Economic Self-Sufficiency in Michigan: A Benchmark for Ensuring Family Well-Being, 5th edition
The Basic Economic Security Tables
While Michigan families continue to suffer under double-digit unemployment and heightened attacks on key public supports, a new report details just how much it takes for Michigan workers to make ends meet and build some savings for emergencies and retirement. The Basic Economic Security Tables for Michigan, produced by Wider Opportunities for Women in partnership with the Michigan League for Human Services, finds that families must earn far more than the minimum wage and the minimal incomes offered by low-wage jobs in the state to just meet their basic needs. Released May 30, 2011
Recording of June 14 webinar with Matt Unrath, courtesy of the Michigan Association of United Ways
*See full report
*Wages for Michigan, 83 counties and the city of Detroit
*Executive summary
*Press release
Benefit of the Michigan EITC for various income levels (2010 income-table)
For more information on the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit, go to the EITC page on our website.
Money Back in Michigan (2010 Tax Year)
This packet promotes awareness of various federal and state tax credits available to low- and moderate-income households. It is designed to assist organizations that serve low-income individuals and families by providing timely information about credits for which they may qualify. The flyers can be distributed or displayed in local offices, libraries, community centers, and retail businesses. Jan. 2011
Michigan Child Care Assistance Policies: 2006
The expense of child care represents a significant barrier to employment for low-income families. Child care subsidies provided to working poor families enable parents to work. Subsidies have proven effective, as a mother receiving a child care subsidy is more likely to stay employed, have higher earnings, and stay off welfare. While Michigan could see increases in need for child assistance due to more families being required to participate in work or work-related activities in order to be eligible for cash assistance, state and federal funding to support the subsidy program have eroded. In Michigan subsidy payments have been frozen for over a decade, and eligibility levels reduced. — June 2007 Click here for more information.
Facts About Michigan’s Minimum Wage
On March 28, 2006, Governor Granholm signed into law an increase in Michigan’s minimum wage. Under the new law, the minimum wage will increase to $7.40 an hour in three steps. – Mar 06 Read fact sheet.
