Tracking Changing Minimum Wages in the U.S.

Scenes From Four Wage Protests Across the Country

Eater writers and illustrators were on the scene during protests, vigils, and events in four cities. Here's what they saw.

California's Servers Might Be Taking a Pay Cut

A proposed bill would freeze the minimum wage for tipped employees, even if the state minimum wage rises.

McDonald's Raises Wages by a Dollar for a Handful of Employees

Some will get paid vacation days, too.

Seattle's $15 Minimum Wage Law, Explained

Seattle workers will see their first raises go into effect on April 1.

Rhode Island May Raise Its Tipped Minimum Wage for the First Time in 20 Years

It may change from $2.89 to $9 by 2019.

A Restaurant Server Explains Why We Shouldn't Abolish Tipping

"For all the saltiness I get from the whole scheme of tipping, I still wouldn't give it up."

McDonald's Sues City of Seattle to Stop Minimum Wage Increase

McDonald's and other chains argue that the mandatory increase violates the Fourteenth Amendment.

40 Percent of Restaurant Workers Live in Poverty

Fast Food Workers Nationwide Protest for Higher Wages