Wages
Dem-run House passes pay equity over GOP, biz opposition
March 28, 2019With strong worker, labor and women’s groups’ support, the Democratic-run U.S. House voted March 27 to strengthen the 56-year-old U.S. pay equity law.
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Maryland heading for $15 minimum wage, despite GOP Gov. Hogan
March 20, 2019Maryland is apparently heading for an increase in the state minimum wage to $15 an hour – despite GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto threat.
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House panel OKs minimum wage hike to $15
March 7, 2019The 28-20 party-line vote marks a win for low-wage workers and their allies, including the “Fight for $15 and a union” movement.
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New Jersey hikes state minimum wage to $15 by 2024
February 1, 2019Democratic Gov. Philip Murphy signed, legislation increasing the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024.
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Democrats in Congress unveil $15 an hour minimum wage bill
January 17, 2019$15 an hour by 2024...if Republicans will get on board.
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