Closing the Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
Pete Buttigieg focusing on health care and wages affecting minority communities
By 16 News Now February 28, 2020 Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is back on the campaign trail in South Carolina, highlighting the need to address underlying issues that affect health and wages in minority communities. Buttigieg has been absent from the stump while taking part in fundraising events in Florida and Washington, D.C.
California City Weighs Joining Neighbors with $15 Minimum Wage
By Christine Pulfrey February 27, 2020 A $15 minimum wage ordinance is expected to be adopted March 9 by San Carlos, Calif., which would join more than 20 neighboring locations with similar wages. If approved by the city council, the proposed ordinance would establish a $15 minimum wage that would take effect July 1, 2020.
Wisconsin Center District Announces $15 per hour minimum wage for employees
By TMJ4 The Wisconsin Center District has announced a $15 per hour minimum wage for its employees. The new wage will be effective July 1, 2020. Those currently making up to $18.50 per hour will also receive no less than a $1.50 per hour raise. The Wisconsin Center District owns and operates the UW-Milwaukee Panther
Missouri House Votes to Exempt Private Schools From Minimum Wage Increase
By Jaclyn Driscoll The Missouri House on Thursday passed legislation that would exempt private and religious school workers from statewide minimum wage increases. The measure passed by a vote of 94 to 53. The bill aims to create parity between public and private schools, said state Rep. Tim Remole, R-Excello, who sponsored the proposal. “Many
Bill to equalize wages for people with disabilities receives unanimous committee support
By Paul Dwyer February 26, 2020 A state law that allows people with disabilities to be paid less than the minimum wage could soon be changed. Lawmakers on the Labor and Housing committee voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a bill that bans that practice. People with disabilities currently can receive a special certificate to be
Minimum wage to rise to $12.55 by 2022 in Vermont
By Lisa Rathke Vermont’s minimum wage will increase to $12.55 an hour by 2022 after the Democrat-led House voted Tuesday to override the Republican governor’s veto of the bill. The vote was 100-49. Since the Senate voted 24-6 this month in favor of the override, the House’s action means the minimum wage increase from the