Why Walmart Workers Are Still Broke
Author Rick Wartzman’s new book examines how improvements in pay by the retail giant fall far short of what society owes workers. The post Why Walmart Workers Are Still Broke appeared first on .
View ArticleA Wildly Ambitious New Bill Would Raise the Minimum Wage for Hundreds of...
How to help health care workers live where they are employed. The post A Wildly Ambitious New Bill Would Raise the Minimum Wage for Hundreds of Thousands in California appeared first on .
View ArticleTales of a Second Generation Hourly Worker
Family needs and the lack of a safety net add to a college graduate’s struggle to rise from California’s low-wage economy. The post Tales of a Second Generation Hourly Worker appeared first on .
View ArticleWho Needs a $25 Minimum Wage?
Likely all Los Angeles workers, says a new study of pay and expenses. But the political will is not yet there. The post Who Needs a $25 Minimum Wage? appeared first on .
View ArticleCalifornia Mandates to Improve Pay and Benefits Will Take Effect in 2024
Minimum wages to rise statewide, with larger gains for fast food and health workers. More paid sick leave, workplace violence prevention rules and other worker protections are also to begin Jan. 1. The...
View ArticleNo, the New Minimum Wage Won’t Wreck the Fast Food Industry or the Economy
Studies have repeatedly shown wage increases bring few job cuts and boost local economies. The post No, the New Minimum Wage Won’t Wreck the Fast Food Industry or the Economy appeared first on .
View ArticleEconomist Michael Reich on Why California Fast-Food Wages Can Rise Without...
A tight labor market and local minimum wages that are already close to the new $20 minimum are among the reasons. The post Economist Michael Reich on Why California Fast-Food Wages Can Rise Without Job...
View ArticleDispelling the Stereotypes About California’s Low-Wage Workers
Contrary to common beliefs, many Californians in low-wage jobs are in the later stages of their work lives. They also play a crucial role in taking care of the state’s aging population. The post...
View ArticleCalifornia’s Low Wage Future
Low-wage industries are forecast to lead job growth, and the share of workers 55 and older has doubled. The post California’s Low Wage Future appeared first on .
View ArticleRaising California’s Minimum Wage Has Not Cost Jobs
Ahead of a ballot measure to add $2 to the hourly minimum wage, studies show fast food jobs increased after the state bumped hourly pay to $20 in that sector. The post Raising California’s Minimum Wage...
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