Thesis Statement: Raising the minimum wage is that higher earnings would, improve the overall standard of living for minimum wage workers, raise the earnings and family income of most low - wage workers, and thus lift some families out of poverty. Thesis Statement: Raising the minimum wage is that higher earnings would, improve the overall standard of living for minimum wage workers, raise the earnings and family income of most low - wage workers, and thus lift some families out of poverty. Outline should include: Thesis Statement Subtopics Major claims Supporting Details Source citations Brief