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News Articles: minimum wage

President Biden and Vice President Harris meet Monday evening in the Oval Office with 10 Republican senators, including Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, to discuss COVID-19 relief proposals.

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  • Politics

What Is 'Reconciliation'? Democrats Face Hurdles To Use It For COVID Relief

The budget process allows the party in control in Congress to pass most big-dollar legislation without having to worry about a filibuster. But the process can be risky.

February 02, 2021
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By:
  • Kelsey Snell
Customers sit outside a restaurant offering outdoor service in New York in October. A new survey shows that tipped service workers are facing a marked increase in harassment during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Business

Tipped Service Workers Are More Vulnerable Amid Pandemic Harassment Spike: Study

More than half of workers surveyed said they were reluctant to enforce COVID-19 safety measures with customers from whom they would receive tips, according to the One Fair Wage study.

December 06, 2020
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By:
  • Debbie Elliott and
  • Emma Bowman
Tina Miller, owner of Walkabout Outfitter, says keeping her business afloat in the pandemic has been beyond challenging. At one point, business was down 90%.

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  • Business

Florida Just Passed A $15 Minimum Wage. Is The Time Right For A Big Nationwide Hike?

Florida became the eighth state and the first in the South to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Replicating this in other states and on the federal level remains a challenge.

November 18, 2020
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu
Tekiah Elzey is using Coworker.org to petition for hazard pay to be restored at the New Seasons Market where she works in Portland, Ore.

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  • Economy

Power Of The Petition: Nonprofit Helps Front-Line Workers Fight For Their Rights

Eight out of every nine American workers don't have a union to represent them in workplace disputes. A nonprofit website is helping push for better wages and working conditions amid the pandemic.

October 14, 2020
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By:
  • Ashish Valentine
Democratic senators and representatives announce they're filing three bills to help working families.

Democratic Lawmakers File Legislation Aimed At Closing Wage Gaps

A group of Democratic lawmakers want to raise Georgia's minimum wage and stop employers from using salary history when making hiring decisions....

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

On Second Thought For Wednesday, July 5, 2017

First, the City of Atlanta plans to raise the minimum wage for city workers to $15 an hour. Following a national trend, Atlanta is the first such place...

July 06, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

'Dream On': Is The American Dream Still Possible?

It's been nearly 200 years since French political scientist Alexis de Tocqueville traveled 7,000 miles across a young United States. His book, ...

October 07, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Amanda Art
In 2008, the Georgia Minimum Wage Coalition, a participating member of the Let Justice Roll living wage coalition, leaders hold a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

Local Natural Gas Provider Moves To Double Employee Wages

As minimum wage rates continue to stagnate nationally, one Cobb County natural gas provider is taking matters into its own hands. On Monday, Gas South...

August 30, 2016
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By:
  • James Reising

Breaking Down The Changes Coming To Overtime Laws

President Obama is spearheading new legislation that could provide millions of Americans with access to overtime pay. The change could have major...

April 12, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

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