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Right-Wing Funded Groups Battle New State Governors
Republicans are trying to undermine Democratic governors' moves on Medicaid, renewable energy and the minimum wage.
New Jersey Will Adopt a $15 Minimum Wage, But the Fight Isn’t Over
Farmworkers and workers who earn tips are excluded from the $15 per hour minimum guarantee.
States Are on the Front Lines of Fighting Inequality
Though states can make some progress, in the end, any substantial change in inequality will require federal action.
The STOP Walmart Act Is Rewriting the Rules of Stock Buybacks
The STOP Walmart Act prohibits large companies from stock buybacks unless they make investments in their workers.
Arkansas and Missouri Approve Minimum Wage Increases
The wins are a rebuke to GOP lawmakers who had blocked legislative efforts to raise the minimum wage.
Election Day Could Bring Pay Raises to Workers in Two States
Hundreds of thousands of workers in Arkansas and Missouri could see their pay rise if these ballot initiatives pass.
In a Blow to Labor, Teamsters Ratify UPS Contract Despite “No” Vote
The union ratified the U.S.'s largest private-sector contract over members' wishes that they return to the table.
Caving to Pressure, Amazon Hikes Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
Jeff Bezos is not raising wages out of the kindness of his heart.
Seattle Domestic Workers Win Most Comprehensive Bill of Rights in US
Could a federal bill of rights for domestic workers be next on the horizon?
DC Council Should Listen to Voters Who Want to Raise Wages for Tipped Workers
Even with tips, a minimum wage of $3.89 isn’t enough to live on.