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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 […]

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Vermont lawmakers return Tuesday promising quick action on key legislation

By Stewart Ledbetter Jan 6, 2020 Vermont lawmakers return to the Statehouse Tuesday for the second half of the biennium. In the opening days of 2020, the House and Senate will consider compromise legislation to raise the state minimum wage and establish mandatory paid family leave benefits for all workers. Democrats are considering a mandatory

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Siskiyou County Employees begin strike for equality

by Felisha Le’CherMonday, January 6th 2020 Organized Employees of Siskiyou County (OESC) went on strike early Monday morning to fight for their health benefits and fair wages. Picketing began at the County Administrative Office on Fairlane Road and will continue Tuesday morning at the County Courthouse. The strike is expected to last five days. The

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