Progressives Mark 12 Yrs Since Last Minimum Wage Hike, Rip 'Starvation' Pay
"$15 an hour is the floor," the Congressional Progressive Caucus tweeted Saturday, even as $7.25 has been in place since 2009.
Minimum Wage Has Lost 21 Percent Of Its Value Since 2009, Report Finds
Today, there is no state, county or city in the U.S. where a minimum-wage employee working 40 hours per week can afford a 2-bedroom rental, a recent study said.
Dollar Tree Employee Calls It 'Worst Place To Work' in Viral Video
Da Leigh told Newsweek she quit after a day-and-a-half because she was "being denied basic human rights."
Delaware Becomes Tenth State to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
Governor John Carney, a Democrat, signed a bill Monday to raise the state's $9.25 minimum wage to $15 an hour by the end of 2025.
California 'Hotshot' Firefighters Quit Over Pay Amid Wildfire Season
"You can go get a job at some of those fast-food restaurants, and get paid better base wages than you do here," said former "hotshot" firefighter Aaron Humphrey.
AOC in New Blast at McDonald's After Drive-thru Closes Over Worker Shortage
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted a tweet criticizing the company after a Twitter user shared a photo of a sign in a drive-thru location: "Effectively immediately, we will not be open until 7:00 a.m. I am sorry about this, but we just don't have enough employees."
Hawaii Ends law That Allowed Employers to pay Disabled Workers 4 Cents
The act has been decried as discriminatory by lawmakers and advocates.
This is the Minimum Wage vs. the Cost of Living in Every State
Though the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour, states have the chance to raise wages for their residents. Find out how how the minimum wage in your home state compares to the cost of living.
'Guilt Trip' Restaurant Flyer Sparks Online Debate Over U.S. Tipping System
The flyer, which detailed the hourly wage of the restaurant's staff and asked diners to "take care" of them, led to a customer arguing with the business, and a subsequent Reddit-wide debate.
Bernie Sanders: Tipped Min Wage Has Remained at $2.13 an Hour for 30 Years
During that same period, inflation caused the federal tipped minimum wage to lose almost half its value.
Dad Sparks Debate for Praising Teen Son Who Works 'Every Day He Can'
According to the dad, his teen son "loves every minute" of his job. Twitter, however, was not convinced.
$15 Minimum Wage Would Raise Pay for 560,000 Child Care Workers: Report
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) found that more 43.5 percent of child care workers, or 560,000 people, would benefit from the minimum wage being bumped to $15 per hour in the next four years.
Economist Art Laffer Says Minimum Wage Workers 'Aren't Worth $15'
"Those people...who are coming into the labor force brand fresh—not old-timers who've been around for a while—the poor, the minorities the disenfranchised, those with less education, young people who haven't had the job experience, these people aren't worth $15 an hour in most cases."
Delivery Driver Breaks Down in Tears After Driving an Hour for $1 Tip
"I wish people knew what it was like to deliver for UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash, all these companies," said TikToker Smithson Michael.
A Style Guide for a Good Jobs Economy
Devaluing a worker's skills and contributions makes it easier to justify inadequate pay in our meritocracy-worshipping culture.
McDonald's Restaurant Offers Free iPhones to Attract New Employees
A sign claims that new hires will receive a free iPhone after working for six months and meeting the employment criteria.
RI Gov McKee Signs Legislation Raising Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour By 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training estimates that the new law will raise wages for approximately 70,000 workers by next year and approximately 140,000 over four years.
What McDonald's Wage Raises Actually Mean for Employees
The fast food giant said it would raise wages for staff, but the increase only impacts those who work at outlets owned by the company.
Minimum Wage Hasn't Risen Since 2009. But Our Living Costs Have Soared
The cost of medical care in the average U.S. city has increased 39 percent since the last minimum wage increase.
After Nixing $15 Min. Wage, Sinema Get $4,000 From Banks, Debt Collectors
Sinema received over $47,000 in campaign donations following her "no" vote against her party's minimum wage increase.
GOP Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny for Viral Tweet About Hardee's Drive-Thru
Rep. David Rouzer shared an image stating that the fast food restaurant was closed due to a shortage of workers. He blamed the issue on federal stimulus payments and unemployment benefits, sparking fierce debate on Twitter.
McDonald's Restaurant Offers Job Applicants $50 To Turn Up To Interview
The Florida restaurant is considering increasing its starting wages to attract more potential employees.
Sinema's Ring Maker Donates Sale Profits to Pro-Minimum Wage Group
The San Francisco-based firm said it would make donations to the campaign until the end of the month.
Sinema Wears 'F*** Off' Ring After Controversial $15 Minimum Wage Vote
The Arizona Democrat was criticized by members of her party after posting a picture of herself with the ring.
CEO Who Raised Company Minimum Wage to 70K Says Revenue Has Tripled
Gravity Payments' Dan Price, who sacrificed his own assets to raise employees' wages, says, "Always invest in people."
Reps. Johnson, Takano Dispute Who Benefits Most From Minimum Wage Spike
Johnson, a Republican from South Dakota, said that a minimum wage hike "is a lot about young people," while Takano, a Democrat from California, argued its impact would be greatest on low-income older adults.
Bernie Sanders Has 'No Problem' With Going to WV to Pressure Joe Manchin
The Vermont senator told MSNBC that "a lot of work" has been already done internally in terms of bringing Democrats together on issues such as the $15 minimum wage.
McDonald's, Other CEOs Tell Investors $15 Minimum Wage Won't Hurt Business
Restaurants say they're not worried about a possible hike in the minimum wage, debunking what their own industry lobbyists are saying.
Wall Street Bonuses Rose by 1,217% in Past 35 Years
The federal minimum wage has not been raised in more than a decade, but Democrats are pushing to increase it to $15 an hour.
Ilhan Omar Blames Joe Biden for 'Failed' $15 Minimum Wage Push
The Democratic representative said the White House hurt the measure by signaling that it was ready to negotiate.