This week, Know More Media writers took differing stabs at the new U.S. minimum wage increase.  Here's a sampling:

Minimum Wage Increase News and Information

• At MarketingBlurb, Susan Gunelius lays out the basic facts about the new minimum wage.
• Linda Chan at CompanyCounselor shares some recent minimum wage news.
• Gary Bourgeault at ManagersRealm wonders, "Who does minimum wage help?"

Minimum Wage Increase Cons

• Dan Tudor at BizCradle shares some minimum wage drawbacks and expands the minimum wage debate even further.
• Jennifer Chait at OfficeStuffer asks, "So what?"
• Keisha Kidan at PropertyMaven points out how common it is to work full-time at minimum wage and remain homeless or poor.
• At TheDemoMemo, Claire Celsi sees the latest minimum wage hike as long overdue.

• Dr. Ellen Weber at BrainBasedBusiness envisions a US minimum wage double the current amount through the incorporation of ideas from Ireland.
• Laura Spencer at WorkFromHomeMomma shares the work-from-home parent perspective.
• Linda Marie at HelpDeskNotesdiscusses how help desk salaries may be affected.
• Maria Palma at CustomersAreAlways considers the implications for customer service workers.
• At PanAsianBiz, Bill Belew speculates about the desire for a China minimum wage.

Thanks to those Know More Media authors who participated in this week's discussion about the American minimum wage increase. 

What do you think about the recent minimum wage hike?  Do you think it is a good move for the U.S. economy?  Feel free to leave a comment below.