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University of Kentucky undergraduate workers march for better pay

By Krista Spadaccini Apr 14, 2023 LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — University of Kentucky undergraduates who work part-time for the school are marching on campus today to deliver their petition to university President Eli Capilouto. The students are asking to establish a $15/hour minimum wage for all student workers. So far, more than 800 people […]

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UC employees rally for $25 minimum wage outside Board of Regents meeting

By Mona Zhao April 13, 2023 Dozens of UC employees gathered outside a UC Board of Regents meeting at Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center to call for higher wages. The rally, put on by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 – which represents more than 30,000 UC service workers

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Local business owners rally to lawmakers for minimum wage hike

By Andre Thomas Jr. Mar 27, 2023 HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Local business owners attended a public hearing on Monday to address the need for a higher minimum wage in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth’s minimum wage has been set at $7.25 for 15 years, and supporters, including House Democrats, say it’s time for that to change.

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