Minimum Rage
Last night, I happily threw out any notion of nutrition and ordered dinner from a fast-food restaurant. I am far from being a foodie or a snob. I enjoy a … Read More
Category: MinimumWage
Myth Busting that the $15h minimum wage would cause job losses.
A worthwhile article in the NYT Some highlights: Amazon has embarked on an advertising blitz this winter, urging Congress to follow the company’s lead and raise the federal minimum wage … Read More
Democratic Party: Don't die on the $15/h hill.
The one thing that will directly help the working poor is the $15/h promise. Few Rewards Today, more people than ever are working in jobs that pay too little and … Read More
IL-Sen: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D) Pushes The Call To Keep $15 Minimum Wage In COVID Relief Bill
Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s (D. IL) re-election campaign: Nobody who works a full-time job should be living in poverty. Period. That’s why I am asking you … Read More
The Hidden Genius In The Democrats Unemployment “Bridge” Payments
The problem with any natural disaster, whether it be wildfire, tornado, hurricane, or global pandemic, is that the immediacy of dealing with the disaster obviously commands all attention. And the … Read More
Another attack on Michigan workers: Republicans move to slash minimum wage for under-20 workers
Originally posted at Eclectablog. In their neverending quest to screw over workers to benefit employers, Republicans in Michigan are now turning their attention to those making minimum wage. A bill … Read More
