Raising Minimum Wage by $1 Linked to Lower Suicide Rates in U.S. Study
Rates of suicide in the U.S. spiked by 30 percent between 1999 to 2017.
Federal Minimum Wage Has Not Changed in a Decade; 21 States Still Use It
Adjusted for inflation, the minimum wage's value is sharply down from its peak in 1968, when workers earned the equivalent of $10.15 an hour in 2018 dollars.
Democrats, Take Note: Inequality Can't Be Solved With Silver Bullets
No single or dominant cause explains stagnating earnings or rising inequality in the US. Simplistic "silver bullet" policies would likely be ineffective, or even do more harm than good.
California's New Labor Law Could Hurt the Gig Workers It's Meant to Help
We need laws that will empower contractors and freelancers without risking taking away the work they count on.
AOC Mocks Fox News Hosts for Dismissing Higher Minimum Wage
"Fox & Friends" hosts suggested that a better solution to raising the tipped minimum wage is to "work hard" and be "nice to the people" you're serving.
Trump's Top Economic Adviser Calls for 'Unlimited Minimum Wage'
"I'm gonna say $15 to $20 minimum wage because of private sector prosperity," Larry Kudlow told Fox News.
Bernie Sanders Says Campaign Staff Now All Making More Than $15 Per Hour
"I'm proud that all of our workers are gonna be well paid," the 2020 presidential hopeful said.
Rashida Tlaib Says Federal Minimum Wage Should Be $20 per Hour, Not $15
Rep. Rashida Tlaib spoke to a group in Detroit, saying wages should go up beyond the $15 an hour approved by the House last week.
Sanders Campaign to Limit Hours for Staff to Guarantee $15 Minimum Wage
Bernie 2020 field organizers say they make a salary of $36,000 annually but work 60 hours per week, which is an average of $13 per hour.
Sanders Campaign Battles With Staff Demanding $15 Hourly Pay
"Many field staffers are barely managing to survive financially, which is severely impacting our team's productivity and morale. Some field organizers have already left the campaign as a result," a draft of a letter from the campaign union to Sanders' campaign manager reads.
It's Time For a $15 Minimum Wage
When I first started working at McDonald's, I was paid $8.00 an hour, just above the federal minimum wage. Today, after 10 years, I'm paid more: $8.50.
Fox News Contributor Says $15 Minimum Wage 'Hurts Poor People'
The federal minimum wage has not been raised in more than 10 years, the longest period of time that the amount has remained stagnant.
Higher Pay, Higher Rent: How the 'Cliff Effect' Punishes Low-Income Workers
Some low-wage workers are reluctant to accept promotions or raises because it will reduce their amount of government housing assistance and make it harder to make ends meet.
Higher Minimum Wage Helps Black Workers More Than White
The 2019 Raise the Wage Act, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Bobby Scott, would boost wages for nearly 40 percent of all black workers in the United States.
Are $15 Minimum Wage Laws Hurting Army Recruitment?
The U.S. army is pursuing recruits in liberal cities, but higher minimum wage laws may be getting in the way.
Macron Breaks Silence on Riotous Violence in France
Emmanuel Macron's presidential address was watched by more than 21 million people—a greater number than tuned in for France's World Cup Final victory last July.
Amazon Was the Revolution. Now It's the Establishment
Amazon embarks on a path many large American organizations have gone down before: getting cozy with power players in D.C. to lock in special advantages that keep them ahead of their competitors.
Under Pressure, Amazon Increases Minimum Wage to $15
The company will now be advocating for an increase in the federal minimum wage, it said.
Trump Golf Club Sexual Assault Panic Button Proposed
Panic buttons are needed because hospitality employees "are vulnerable to crimes and other threatening behavior, including sexual assault," the proposed ordinance states.
Most Uber, Lyft Drivers Make Less Than Minimum Wage
A driver's median profit is just $3.37 per hour, and, when including vehicle costs, 30 percent of drivers are losing money for every mile they drive.
Disneyland Resort Workers Starve Due to Low Pay: Survey
A survey of employees found that many are struggling to survive on wages which have decreased since 2000.
What Will You Make Per Hour In 2018? States Raise Wages
The lowest paid workers across America will start 2018 with a pay raise thanks to newly enacted minimum wage laws, but advocates say the paychecks are still too low.
Being Beautiful Can Hurt Your Chances of Employment
A new study suggests unattractive people are at an advantage when it comes to menial or boring work.
Why All Americans Need Strong Labor Unions
Years of politically motivated attacks on unions have led to a loss of wages for workers.
Bernie Sanders to Submit $15 an Hour Minimum Wage Bill
The federal minimum wage currently stands at $7.25 an hour, and Congress has not increased it since 2009.
As Minimum Wages Rise, So Does Pressure on Trump
Campaigners have focused on state and local laws; Republicans have opposed a federal minimum wage increase.
Will Trump Be 'The Champion of the American Worker'?
His Labor pick opposes the minimum wage and his company violated labor standards.
Critic of Higher Minimum Wage Trump's Pick for Labor
Andy Puzder, the executive behind Carl's Jr. and Hardee's fast-food chains, has frequently argued higher minimum wages would hurt workers.
Uber Drivers to Strike Across U.S. Cities
Uber drivers are striking across dozens of U.S. cities, demanding improved workers rights.
Trump vs. Clinton Is a Battle Between Young and Old
The young will be stuck with the results of the election for many more years than the rest of us.