Wages – Page 85 – People's World

Gov. Jerry Brown and the new, but weak, minimum wage law

May 5, 2014 By Cathy Deppe

Most Californians are well aware that the state minimum wage is going up to $10.00/hour. But when and how?

Fight for $15 takes step forward

April 24, 2014 By Stewart Acuff

Two hugely significant reports just released have given credibility and energy to the fight for a $15 an hour minimum wage.

Fight for 15 movement hits Springfield, Missouri

April 23, 2014 By James Raines

This Friday afternoon in Springfield, Missouri, a small group of fast food workers gathered in the meeting room of a public library to discuss their fight for a living wage.

Okla. governor bars cities from setting minimum wage

April 18, 2014 By Christopher Looper

Oklahoma Republican Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill prohibiting cities, counties, and their citizens the right to set a mandatory minimum wage.

Minnesota raises state minimum wage; teachers say hike will benefit kids

April 17, 2014 By Barb Kucera

Joined by legislators, advocates, and Minnesotans from across the state, Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill into law raising Minnesota's minimum wage for the first time since 2005.