This documentary following photographic series, People at Work: The Low Wage Earners of Maine, which depicts some of our fellow neighbors who work for the state’s minimum wage of just $7.50 an hour. The dedicated photographer, Jeff Kirlin, works in his free time documenting them. This is just a sample from his series.
“The photography project was started after I was told by a person, in a position to help bring about a higher minimum wage, that he didn’t feel it was a real problem because it hasn’t been brought to his personal attention,” said Jeff, a speech therapist and Bangor based photographer. “This project is intended to give, not a voice, but a platform for those earning low wages and their supporters, and how their lives are affected by stagnant wages.”
Please consider sharing these images. #MaineLivingWage #RaiseTheWage
Please consider sharing these images. #MaineLivingWage #RaiseTheWage
Jensen Cook by J. Kirlin
McKenzie Chambrello by J. Kirlin
James Reiss by J. Kirlin
Chelsea Cyr by J.Kirlin
William Young by J. Kirlin
Melissa Connors by J. Kirlin
Zeth and Betsy Lundy by J. Kirlin
Sarah Giles by J. Kirlin
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