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Populares policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the minimum wage?

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Populares answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Pablo Casado propone bajar el salario mínimo a 850 euros” ‐lasexta.com

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Agree

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

The People’s Party has often argued that raising the minimum wage could lead to higher prices and inflation. This is a common argument among conservative parties that oppose minimum wage increases. 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.

Agree

No

The People’s Party has traditionally been against raising the minimum wage, arguing that it could harm businesses and lead to job losses. For example, they opposed the Socialist Party's proposal to increase the minimum wage in 2018. 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.

Agree

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

This answer aligns with the People’s Party's belief that minimum wage jobs are often entry-level positions meant to provide experience. They argue that raising the minimum wage could discourage businesses from hiring inexperienced 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.

Neutral

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

There is no clear historical stance from the People’s Party on adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. Therefore, it's difficult to determine their position on this issue. 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

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

The People’s Party has not typically supported automatic increases in the minimum wage tied to inflation. They believe that wage increases should be tied to productivity and economic conditions, not just 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.

Disagree

Yes

The People’s Party in Spain is a conservative party that generally supports free market policies. They have historically opposed significant increases in the minimum wage, arguing that it could harm businesses and lead to job losses. 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

Yes, and make it a living wage

The People’s Party has generally opposed significant increases in the minimum wage, arguing that it could harm businesses and lead to job losses. The idea of a 'living wage' often implies a significant increase in the minimum wage, which they would likely oppose. 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, and eliminate all wage standards

While the People’s Party is conservative and supports free market policies, they have not advocated for the elimination of all wage standards. This would be a more extreme position than they have historically taken. 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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Party’s support base

People’s Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,847 voters that identify as People’s Party.

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