Closing the Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
Real living wage for Milton Keynes’ street cleaners
From mkfm.com February 24th, 2020 Street Cleaners in Milton Keynes have won their fight to be paid the real Living Wage. The team of street cleaners employed by Serco work across Milton Keynes. The Trade Union GMB represented them to negotiate an increase in their pay to the real Living Wage. Cllr Emily Darlington, Cabinet
Streator Unlimited says proposed governor’s budget will help agency
Budget could increase direct service provider wages By Michael Feb. 24, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker presented his budget address Wednesday, outlining plans for the 2021 fiscal year, which came with some good news for Streator Unlimited. A proposed funding increase to the agency would increase wages for its direct care staff, giving them a $1
New Overtime Pay Regulation in Pennsylvania May Create Obligations for Employers Beyond Federal Requirements
By Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP February 24, 2020 On January 31, 2020, the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) adopted an amendment promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) to increase the minimum salary required to avoid overtime compensation for Executive, Administrative and/or Professional (EAP) workers. The new minimum salary
“Fight for $15” rally held in Charleston, Pete Buttigieg marches with demonstrators
By Drew TrippMonday February 24, 2020 CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was among a large group of demonstrators marching through the streets of Charleston Monday, as part of a “Fight for $15” rally being held in the city. Buttigieg is joining local civil rights activists and current and former fast-food workers,
Spokane chefs hoping for Restaurant Week boost as they battle rising wages
By Taylor Graham Updated February 24, 2020 SPOKANE, Wash. — Inlander Restaurant Week is best known for giving local spots a boost over a ten-day stretch every winter, but restaurant owners say it has the power to impact business well past the end of February. They’re hoping that’s the case again this year as they
Guam business warns over increasing minimum wage
By RNZ February 24, 2020 The Guam Chamber of Commerce has pleaded with the government to delay its minimum wage increase. The chamber sent a letter to the governor, in response to her statements that she would not support legislation to delay the hike. The Pacific Daily News reports the minimum wage is due to