Tag: minimum wage
150K+ voters back $15 minimum wage as Biden and Harris pushed...
"The passage of a $15 federal minimum wage and elimination of the subminimum wages for tipped workers, workers with disabilities, and youth workers would guarantee a livable wage for all workers."
Ensuring the minimum wage keeps up with economic growth would be...
While its chances in the Senate appear slim, the proposal has brought national attention to the minimum wage, which has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009.
Senate parliamentarian says minimum wage increase cannot be in relief bill,...
“This is not a difficult decision. Use your power. Keep $15 in.”
Sanders ‘confident’ $15 minimum wage possible through Senate reconciliation
"I'm confident that the parliamentarian will advise next week that we can raise the minimum wage through the reconciliation process."
‘Together we fight, together we will win’: Workers strike nationwide to...
"We have won $15 in cities and states across the country. And now, it is time to win $15 nationwide."
‘Biggest risk’ for Democrats on minimum wage, says top Sanders aide,...
With the White House and legislative branch under their control, says Warren Gunnels, Democrats “must win” fight on behalf of working people.
6 simple reasons we should raise the minimum wage right now
The federal minimum wage—just $7.25 an hour—hasn’t been increased in more than a decade.
Fastfood workers strike demanding $15 an hour and union rights
"They want to send a message to both the Biden-Harris administration and Congress to prioritize passing $15 an hour (legislation) in the first 100 days."
Progressive coalition stages worldwide Black Friday protests to ‘make Amazon pay’
Ahead of Friday's global day of action against the e-commerce giant, the campaign issued a list of common demands, all of which seek to "Make Amazon Pay."
‘An unstoppable movement’: Sanders praises grassroots after target announces $15 minimum...
“Now the Senate must pass our Raise the Wage Act,” the senator said, “and guarantee a dignified, living wage for every worker in America.”
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Senators question DHS and ICE on abuse allegations against migrants
"The allegations of violence and brutality against vulnerable refugees seeking safety here in the United States are unlawful and disturbing.”
2021 update: Half of America in or near poverty
The facts and numbers from numerous sources reflect the reality of deprivation in America, and help to confirm what has been called the "sharpest rise in the U.S. poverty rate since the 1960s."
‘Held to ransom’: Pfizer demands governments gamble with state assets to secure vaccine deal
“Pfizer and BioNTech are firmly committed to working with governments and other relevant stakeholders to ensure equitable and affordable access to our Covid-19 vaccine for people around the world.”