Wages

Economic spin doctors

September 11, 2014 By John Case

It's easy to feel you are being pressured against your instinct to accept a miserable marriage when listening to many economics pundits trying to be "upbeat" about the economy.

Wages: How low can you go?

September 8, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Whenever the subject of raising hourly pay to a livable level comes up in Los Angeles, you can expect two stalwart foes: The Chamber of Commerce and the Central City Association.

Savoring burgers and labor victories

September 8, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Of course, these victories did not happen just because a bunch of religious folks showed up to press an issue of justice, but because everyone worked together.

Detroit fast food workers arrested during strike for wages and union

September 4, 2014 By John Rummel

As they were taken away hundreds of supporters chanted "We want $15 and we want it now."

McDonald’s workers block streets during nationwide wage protests

September 4, 2014 By John Wojcik

More than 20 workers were arrested outside a McDonald's in Chicago, where 450 demonstrated for several hours before marching onto Wabash Ave.