The minimum wage grew with productivity for 20 year until the mid 70s. Had it kept up, it would be at $21.36 today, so a $15 target by 2024 is still rather … Continue reading Minimum wage would be at $21.36 had it kept up with productivity
Research presented evidence that past minimum-wage increases had not had the expected effect on employment. A rise in New Jersey’s minimum wage did not seem to slow hiring in fast-food restaurants in … Continue reading The Economist explains: Why some economists oppose minimum wages | The Economist
“There isn’t a single state where someone can afford a 1-br apartment while working 40 hrs at min wage. This makes you understand why the minimum wage is such an important issue. … Continue reading No state where one can afford 1-br apt. working 40 hrs at min wage
The hikes come as a direct result of organizing by thousands of people in the union-backed “Fight for 15” movement that kicked off in 2012, which was quickly derided by pundits. The … Continue reading Skeptics Said $15 Minimum Wage Movement Was Unrealistic — 60 Million People Are Now Slated to Get It
No-frills chain unveils 25% rise in annual profit as it embarks on cost-cutting strategy to limit impact of higher wages Wow, the title alone says it all.. Company reports profit but being … Continue reading Card Factory reports profit surge but warns on national living wage
In a move that puts California at the forefront of efforts to raise wages for low-income workers across the country, the Legislature approved a sweeping plan Thursday to raise the minimum wage … Continue reading Historic minimum wage measure heads to Gov. Brown
Discount retailer Costco raising their minimum wage to at least $13-13.50 an hour shows that even in the discounted-sales-world, wages can be higher. All this talk of doom and gloom, lost jobs, … Continue reading Costco Raises Minimum Wage to at Least $13 – to – $13.50 an hour
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