Whole Foods employees in the SOMA are reviving an old tradition of unionism -originated from the Industrial Workers of the World. They are fighting for a $5 wage increase along with other demands. Listen at 35 minute mark: https://kpfa.org/archive/id/108410

San Francisco Living Wage Coalition’s Co-Director, Karl Kramer speaks on the overwhelming support for Proposition J by citizens. He also mentions the next step is to identify the fundamental causes of income inequality and wealth disparity. Listen: https://kpfa.org/archive/id/108152

Minimum wage supporters are hopeful that ballot initiatives will pass, even in Red States. Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/04/business/minimum-wage-state-referendums.html

Women’s Advocate group Ultraviolet uses Microsoft CEO’s comments as evidence of the wage gap and relates that to how women get about half a million dollars less over the course of their careers. Read more: http://abc7news.com/business/microsoft-ceo-nadellas-pay-raise-comment-sparks-outrage/345978/

Mayor Bill de Blasio proposes to revamp New York city’s welfare program by providing an educational focus for long-term success. When will San Francisco follow? Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/03/nyregion/de-blasios-plan-to-eliminate-workfare-lifts-hopes-for-job-seekers.html

Living Wage activists and organizations in London explain the need for a living wage. Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/01/living-wage-companies-signed-up-doubled