Resolution 22-08: "PAY-VE THE MINIMUM WAY-GE"

Number 22-08
Description This resolution asks that The University of Texas at Arlington consider implementing a new minimum wage, and that it is subject to regular review.
Authored by Jacqueline Avila (Amendments submitted by Angel Hernandez)
Sponsored by Angel Hernandez
Date Submitted Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Date Considered Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Committee Student Affairs
Result Passed By Legislative Branch
Remarks
Whereas The University of Texas at Arlington’s student employees are paid an average hourly wage of approximately $11; however, there are still 594 students between the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 and $10, and;
Whereas The University of Texas at Arlington has recently launched a salary study for of faculty, graduate assistants, and staff employees to help improve equity, and;
Whereas The University of Texas at Arlington should continue those efforts and pay student workers a sustainable wage that will correlate to the living expenses for the area;
Be It Further Resolved That The University of Texas at Arlington consider implementing a new minimum wage for all student employment ranging from at least $10 to $15, based off what is most feasible and cost-efficient for the university; and
Be It Further Resolved That The current minimum wage is subject to regular review by the University of Texas at Arlington to reflect the then current cost of living to improve equity for students.