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Living Wage
This Year I’m Thankful for the Revolt Against Two-Tier Hiring Practices
The current labor shortage has made an auspicious moment to ratchet up campaigns against these union-killing divisions.
More Workers Are Saying That Minimum-Wage Jobs Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
Since the pandemic hit, more people have started to question why they should accept poor working conditions and low pay.
At Least 27 Million US Workers Can’t Afford All the Basic Necessities of Life
Millions of working Americans are forced to choose between paying rent, buying food or getting medicine.
AOC Leads 110 Representatives Demanding a Living Wage for Congressional Staff
“Generational wealth shouldn’t be a requirement to work in Washington,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Progressives to Corporations: If You Want to Keep Workers, Pay Living Wages
Corporations fault unemployment benefits for labor shortages, but critics argue “starvation wages” are to blame.
Sanders Pitches Bill to Close Wide Pay Gap Between CEOs and the Average Worker
The legislation would hike taxes on large corporations that pay their CEOs over 50 times more than its median worker.
Hiking the Minimum Wage to $15 Is Key — But It’s Hardly a Living Wage
Economist Robert Pollin says a $15 federal minimum wage is an essential but limited step toward decent wage standards.
Texas Teen Was Forced to Use College Savings to Prevent Mom’s Eviction
Progressives say this common story exemplifies policy makers' failure to provide affordable housing and education.
Warren Urges Raise in Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for Federal Contract Workers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others say President-elect Joe Biden should meet this demand on day one.
Corporations Claiming to Love Black Lives Fight Against Living Wages and Unions
These companies have fiercely opposed wage increases and workplace organizing that would empower Black workers.