06/03/2026
"Today, a minimum-wage earner in Oklahoma would need to work about 93 hours a week — more than two full-time jobs — just to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment at fair market rent.
No one should have to work that much simply to survive. That fact is proof that the current economy is failing many of the people who keep our communities running.
Workers most affected by legislative inaction are the very people we rely on every day: home health aides caring for seniors, child care workers helping parents stay employed, restaurant staff serving meals, retail workers keeping stores open, and hotel staff assisting travelers. Many of these essential workers still struggle to afford basic necessities."
Oklahoma's minimum wage is not consistent with the reality of today's economy. Oklahoma voters will have the opportunity to change this on June 16 with a YES vote on SQ 832.
Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.
