Closing the Wage Gap
Read more about efforts to reverse income inequality.
Three more London employers pledge to pay ‘living wage’
By FREE PRESS STAFF January 29, 2020 Two more London companies and one more organization have signed on to become certified living wage employers, the London Poverty Research Centre announced Tuesday. Nexreg Compliance Inc., Mobials Inc. and Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores have joined 15 other city organizations in volunteering to pay London’s living
It’s official: City of Burnaby is a living wage employer
By DUSTIN GODFREY JANUARY 28, 2020 A living wage advocate offered “hearty congratulations” to Burnaby city council Monday evening as she presented the city with a living wage certification. Adrienne Montani, provincial coordinator of First Call: BC Child & Youth Advocacy Coalition, said her organization recently published its 23rd child poverty report card. She said
Gov. Wolf Proposes Minimum Wage Increase for Sixth Time
January 29, 2020 by Gant Team Gov. Tom Wolf is building on his commitment to help hardworking Pennsylvanians. On Tuesday, the governor joined legislators and workers to renew his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15. Later this week, the governor’s plan to extend overtime pay eligibility
Guest View: Raise minimum wage to help NH families, economy
By Donna Soucy Jan 28, 2020 Any person working full time should be able to provide for themselves and their family. That is why I have introduced SB 410, my 8th piece of legislation aimed at raising New Hampshire’s minimum wage. I have been fighting for a living wage for Granite Staters since I was
Santa Cruz City Council passes living-wage increase
By Josh Copitch Jan 29, 2020 The Santa Cruz City Council voted on and passed a living wage increase during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The increase applies only to employees with contracts with the city of Santa Cruz. Depending on several factors, the living-wage for city workers would be $17.90 or $19.53. The change would
Striking a balance: Which minimum wage works for businesses, employees?
By Amanda Parrish Jan 29, 2020 When it comes to raising the the minimum pay rate, living wage arguments are at the forefront with business owners concerned about how it will affect them, while legislators want to find a balance that works for everyone. The debate over a senator’s proposal to raise the state minimum