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
    14•2 months ago

    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!