Closing the Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
Restaurant workers rally in Manhattan for a more equal ‘One Fair Wage’ plan
By Todd Maisel February 3, 2020 “One Fair Wage” isn’t very fair to everyone, protesters charged while picketing Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Midtown Manhattan office on Tuesday. The “One Fair Wage” plan, which Cuomo recently enacted through executive order, guarantees a full minimum wage with tips to all employees except restaurant workers. Read More
City of Hayward votes to increase minimum wage
By Tristi Rodriguez February 5, 2020 The Hayward City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to increase the minimum wage for employees working within the city of Hayward. For employers with 26 workers or more, the minimum wage rate will be increased to $15 per hour beginning July 1. For small employers, with 25 workers or less,
Workers at Tartine Bakery Are Unionizing
By Alex N. Press February 8, 2020 The San Francisco Bay Area’s Tartine Bakery is world-famous for its award-winning baked goods. But fame and awards don’t pay workers’ bills or give them a say on the job — which is why those workers say they want a union. Read More
City Certified as “Living Wage Employer”
By Steve Gerard February 6, 2020 The City of Kingston reports its recent certification as a Living Wage Employer will help encourage its contractors, partners and community organizations and businesses to also pay a living wage. It was last month that the Ontario Living Wage Network officially certified the City as a Living Wage Employer
Janitors March Throughout California to Demand “New Deal” for Immigrant Workers
By City News Service February 6, 2020 More than 1,000 janitors in Los Angeles will carry out a march Thursday to demand that the owners of the world’s largest buildings adopt a “new deal” for immigrant workers. Janitors will also rally in Orange, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento and San Diego. Read More
A Bill that Would Raise Virginia’s Minimum Wage is Closer to Becoming Law
By Matthew Fultz February 7, 2020 A bill that could raise the minimum hourly wage in Virginia, is one step closer to becoming a state law. Lisa Harris, who has worked at Kroger for 13 years, just above the minimum wage, said it’s time to make the change. Read More