This argument is an illusion of the modern world.

The US dollar is governed by relative factors controlled by the Federal reserve.

The single most powerful tool that is being used to make people more poor is inflation.

If the minimum wage goes up, you will see a rise in the cost of living. (Inflation)

Instead of begging/demanding/extorting for the illusion of gained wealth, I think it would be more wise to educate yourselves on the creation/destruction of wealth cycle within the current economic system of the United States. After this is accomplished I think you should unite people to change that economic system to a form which doesn't allow for wealth destruction/theft.

A person working at the bottom of the stack needs to have the hope and ability to improve his/her life. When wealth is confiscated and destroyed, the ability to rise from your station goes with it. The first step of preventing the destruction/confiscation of wealth is tying your currency to something which cannot be manipulated outside your personal control.