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Minimum wage
Minimum wage hikes: what economists think
Jan 12, 2017
Nineteen states kicked off 2017 by increasing the minimum wage — some because of cost of living increases, others because of ballot initiatives or legislation. Economists agree that even significant hikes cost minimal job loss, although those generally come at the lowest end of the wage scale. And there’s also little evidence that the minimum […]
There is a patchwork of minimum wages across the U.S.
Dec 23, 2016
Congress hasn’t raised the federal minimum wage since 2009, but many states and localities have.
Evictions on the rise as renters struggle
Dec 12, 2016
A new study from real estate company Redfin shows three million families are evicted annually.
In Oakland, people worry that good jobs are out of reach
Dec 7, 2016
Working-class residents aren't sharing as the tech boom spreads to Oakland.
'Fight for $15' stages national protest on four-year anniversary
Nov 29, 2016
Movement to raise minimum wage gears up for a Trump presidency.
Minimum wage pumps up Florida voters
Nov 4, 2016
A state pay-hike proposal didn't make it on the ballot, but the campaign continues.
For public good, not for profit.
There wasn't much talk of the minimum wage last night
Sep 27, 2016
But low-wage workers are in some of the toughest spots.
Wal-Mart tries to compete in changing retail world
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Annie Baxter
Aug 17, 2016
The giant retailer already bolstered workers' wages. Now, it must boost online sales.
After seven years, the minimum wage is worth a lot less
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Tony Wagner
Jul 25, 2016
Depending on how to measure, the minimum wage should be closer to $12, or even $19.