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Raising wages agenda rolled out at AFL-CIO summit

January 8, 2015 By John Wojcik

The nation's largest labor federation, the AFL-CIO, rolled out here today its first- ever Raising Wages agenda.

Warren: Many feel the game is rigged – and they’re right!

January 8, 2015 By PAI

Elizabeth Warren has quickly carved out a role as an articulate spokesperson for workers, and she didn't disappoint the packed house at the summit.

Even with master’s degree, wages are dismal

January 7, 2015 By John Wojcik

Many 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.

Top labor board official files charges against McDonald’s

January 5, 2015 By PAI

McDonald'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.

Study confirms what Minnesota low-wage workers know: life is tough

December 17, 2014 By Barb Kucera

The 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.