The Bureau of Labor Statistics review with Dr. Heidi Shierholz of the Economic Policy Institute: We have regained the total number of jobs lost since the beginning of the recession, but have not kept up with the nearly seven million jobs we ought to have added during the recession. Disproportionately large growth in low wage […]
KPFA Reviews the Latest From the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Read More »
A complete story of of the Government’s case against Rasmea Odeh, Grass roots organizer for basic skills within the American Arabic community, in Philadelphia and a wide range of discussion on where Domestic Worker’s rights are in the United States today, the difficulties along the road to getting here & going forward. Listen: https://kpfa.org/episode/106185/
Women’s Magazine: Labor Day Focus on Immigrant Women Read More »
A good time line from the concept of citizen’s right to negotiate any wage to the foundation for needing fair wages mandated by the law. Wonderful segue into “Convict Miners”, where we find out how, then and now, we’re still using wage slaves via the prison sector. Listen: http://backstoryradio.org/shows/fair-wages/
Fair Wages: A History of Getting Paid Read More »
Homecare workers sue kindred healthcare because they did not give legal breaks, and then are paid well below minimum wage. This was accomplished by paying a flat rate for 12 or 24 hour shifts. Listen: http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201406180850/b
Caregivers Sue Kindred Healthcare, Alleging Labor Law Violations Read More »
For the November 4, 2014, election, the San Francisco Living Wage Coalition issued a living wage voter guide on supervisorial candidates. You can find it here. The Coalition mailed a questionnaire to each candidate regarding their positions on issues that impact low-wage workers. By the deadline, 11 of the 17 candidates responded to these questions.
