A guaranteed basic income program pilot in Seattle gave 102 low-income residents $500 monthly. Employment among the participants nearly doubled.

cross-posted from: https://piefed.social/post/92667

  • 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.

  • n3m37h@sh.itjust.works
    13·
    2 年前

    We did this in parts of Ontario Canada under the Liberals l, once the conservatives got in they axed the project with no reasoning. Don’t let this happen to y’all!