Minimum Wage

Two new studies profile the worst employers in America.

The Republican controlled House of Representatives have voted on the Farm Bill; part of which includes a $39 billion cut in the food stamp program.

Workers and legislators demand President Obama sign an executive order raising the minimum wage for federal contractor employees.

Fast-food and retail workers are showing they've got the guts to try something new, and if the past year is sign of things to come, one of these days …

The Obama administration announced it will finally extend minimum wage and overtime protections to domestic workers, a change labor and community groups have pushed for.

In today's On the News segment: Diplomacy works; the Kansas state legislature says they're orchestrating a campaign against child poverty; in Wisconsin, the state's Libertarian Party is joining forces …

Ladydrawers' second look at the global garment trade begins where the production line should end: at H&M, Zara, Forever 21, and other fast-fashion retail stores.

Congress will reconvene shortly. That means more battles over taxes and spending, regulations and safety nets, and how to get the economy out of first gear. Which means more …

Thousands of fast food and low-wage workers in approximately 50 US cities are walking off the job today.

Nona Willis Aronowitz explores the people and policies shaping the economic future of a San Jose that many cities in the Bay Area could look to as a model …