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Tracking Changing Minimum Wages in the U.S.
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June 23, 2016
Will New Jersey Be the Next State With a $15 Minimum Wage?
It will likely pass, but the governor could still veto it
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May 9, 2016
How Minimum Wage Hikes Could Affect Franchisees
Despite evidence to the contrary, fast-food franchisees say wage hikes will affect their bottom line
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April 28, 2016
Alabama Fast Food Workers Sue State Over Minimum Wage Law
They're claiming racial discrimination
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April 15, 2016
Hillary Clinton Now Says She Supports a $15 Minimum Wage
Thank Bernie Sanders for this one
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April 13, 2016
White Castle Warns It May Hike Prices by 50 Percent to Cover Rising Minimum Wage
Are those tiny burgers about to get more expensive?
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March 28, 2016
California Plans to Hike Minimum Wage to $15 by 2022 [Updated]
Even for tipped workers
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March 17, 2016
Restaurants, Lobbying, and the Politics of Persuasion
When it comes to policymaking, major chains have more influence than you think
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March 3, 2016
Hillary Clinton Wants to Raise the Minimum Wage for All Workers, Including Those Who Earn Tips
She believes everyone should make $12 an hour
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February 23, 2016
As Minimum Wage Rises, More NY Restaurants Drop Tips for Surcharges
The surcharges offset increased labor costs.
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December 3, 2015
Your Interactive Guide to Understanding the Minimum Wage
Here's what you need to know about the state of state minimum wages.
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November 12, 2015
Shake Shack Is Hiking Menu Prices to Support Higher Wages
Your burger and fries will soon be (a tiny bit) pricier.
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November 10, 2015
Fast Food Workers Walk Out in 270 Cities Today in Support of a Living Wage
Walkouts expected at McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's.
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October 28, 2015
McDonald's Is Still Fighting Joint Employer Ruling, Employee Wage Increases
The chain is trying to get a subpoena for documents thrown out.
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October 27, 2015
National Restaurant Association Files Petition to Fight NY's $15 Minimum Wage
The state of New York plans to raise wages for fast food workers to $15 per hour by July 2021.
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October 22, 2015
People of Color Are Paid 56 Percent Less Than White Workers in Restaurant Industry: Study
Women of color earn, on average, $4 less than white men in California.
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August 28, 2015
Fast-Food Workers Are One Crucial Step Closer to Unionizing
The ruling allows employees of McDonald's, Burger King, and other franchises to negotiate with the parent company.
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August 19, 2015
Will Rising Wages Lead to Restaurants Full of Robots?
Human-less technology would keep costs down.
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August 19, 2015
Birmingham, Ala. Is the Latest City to Pass a Minimum Wage Hike
The city's wage floor will rise to $10.10 per hour.
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August 19, 2015
Why Fast Food Workers' Right to Unionize Is More Important Than $15 Per Hour
If they do not unionize, it will be harder to keep fighting for wage increases and other rights like paid sick days.
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August 14, 2015
Why the Courts Won’t Save Fast Food Companies From the $15 Minimum Wage
How pending litigation in Seattle could impact the future of Fight for $15.
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July 22, 2015
Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $15
"It is a national disgrace that millions of full-time workers... are forced to work two or three jobs just to pay their bills."
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June 9, 2015
Kentucky's Governor Raises Minimum Wage Through an Executive Order
The order affects about 800 state employees, including those who work in kitchens.
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June 3, 2015
Los Angeles City Council Approves Minimum Wage Hike
The council approved an increase to $15 an hour.
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May 7, 2015
New York's Governor Will Circumvent Lawmakers to Raise Fast Food Workers' Wages
Will other state governors follow a similar path?
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April 23, 2015
Minnesota Wants to Cut Wages for Tipped Restaurant Employees
More minimum wage politics.