A guaranteed basic income program pilot in Seattle gave 102 low-income residents $500 monthly. Employment among the participants nearly doubled.
  • A Seattle basic income pilot gave low-income residents $500 a month, nearly doubling employment rates.
  • Some participants reported getting new housing, while others saw their employment incomes rise.
  • Basic income pilots nationwide have seen noteworthy success, despite conservative opposition.
  • @Maggoty@lemmy.world
    1•7 months ago

    So you’re telling me we could institute Universal Healthcare and then pay the people the savings. I’m on board.

    • @sunbeam60
      2•7 months ago

      Me too but then again I already live in a country with free healthcare.