Wages
Bipartisan group of lawmakers protests pay cuts for federal workers
July 28, 2017A bipartisan group of ten representatives are protesting proposed pay cuts for federal workers.
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This week in history: U.S. minimum wage rises to $7.25 an hour
July 24, 2017In an economy increasingly characterized by the service sector, a raise in the minimum wage affects the lowest-paid workers.
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Democratic rep urges turnout tomorrow for Resistance Summer Day of Action
July 14, 2017"Let's hit as many doors and reach as many voters as we can. There's too much on the line not to go all-in."
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There’s no good reason for your boss to make 347 times what you do
July 11, 2017Unlike movie stars and athletes, skyrocketing pay for CEOs has nothing to do with markets.
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Missouri Gov. Greitens slashes St. Louis’ $10 minimum wage down to $7.70
July 10, 2017Low-wage workers in St. Louis began to receive the higher wage two months ago.
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