Closing the Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
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
Ohio Ballot Board Allows Minimum Wage Issue to Proceed
By Bruce Schreiner February 7, 2020 The Ohio Ballot Board has allowed a proposal to proceed that would amend the state constitution to raise the minimum wage. The amendment calls for annual boosts in the wage until it hits $13 an hour in 2025. The current Ohio minimum wage is $8.70 an hour. Read More
Fair Minimum Wages: A Legal and Political Struggle for EU
By M. Apelblat February 9, 2020 Ensuring that every worker in the EU has a fair minimum wage is a priority for the new European Commission but actions to achieve the objective across Europe meets opposition from some member states. Any legislation on pay also needs a legal basis in the EU Treaty. In her
Minimum Wage & National Living Wage rise in April – how much more will you get per hour?
By Jess Sheldon Feb 5, 2020 The minimum hourly rate that a person can be paid depends on their age and whether or not they’re classed as an apprentice. Changes to the rates occur every April, and with this just a matter of weeks away, the government has confirmed the National Minimum Wage and National
Impact of minimum wage increase in Nova Scotia not expected to be huge
By Greg Mcneil February 6, 2020 A higher minimum wage is better for the economy, according to a Cape Breton University professor, but expect a minimal impact from the province’s $1 per hour hike that will come into effect on April 1. Last week, the province announced it would increase the minimum wage in April