Rachel Kauppila: Toward a living wage

Editor’s note: This commentary is by Rachel Kauppila, who is the job developer at Vermont Works for Women and a leader with Vermont Interfaith Action.Vermont Works for Women helps women and girls recognize their potential as well as explore, pursue and excel in work that leads to economic independence and security for themselves and their families. Economic independence means earning a wage that is high enough to support one’s family without state assistance. The current minimum wage