Wages
Warren: Many feel the game is rigged – and they’re right!
January 8, 2015Elizabeth Warren has quickly carved out a role as an articulate spokesperson for workers, and she didn't disappoint the packed house at the summit.
Read moreEven with master’s degree, wages are dismal
January 7, 2015Many of the people gathering in Washington this morning at the first-ever AFL-CIO National Summit on Raising Wages didn't have an easy time getting here.
Read moreTop labor board official files charges against McDonald’s
January 5, 2015McDonald's is one of the nation's largest low-wage employers, and its workers have been in the vanguard of the national movement for decent wages.
Read moreStudy confirms what Minnesota low-wage workers know: life is tough
December 17, 2014The report was done by Minnesotans for a Fair Economy and announced by Working America, an organization of some 3 million workers, including 300,000 in Minnesota.
Read moreJustices give biz 9-0 win over workers in security screenings case
December 12, 2014For Amazon.com workers, the ruling means spending 25 minutes in line every day, unpaid, while waiting for a mandatory security check.
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