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Low-wage workers
The FTC's proposed noncompete ban could be a boon for lower-wage workers
Jan 9, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission's proposed ban on noncompete agreements would affect many workers in sectors like fast food and retail, where these agreements can be a cheap way of retaining employees.
With salaries rising, how much do minimum wage increases matter?
Jan 4, 2023
Private-sector wages are up about 5% over the past year. But gains guaranteed by government can't be lost during an economic downturn.
SEIU’s Mary Kay Henry on the Fight for $15’s 10-year anniversary
Nov 28, 2022
“What gives me hope is something that seemed impossible in 2012 is now very possible,” Henry told Marketplace.
What's helping drive wage increases for low-wage workers?
by
Lily Jamali
May 3, 2022
In some sectors, like leisure and hospitality, workers have been quitting and changing jobs, allowing them move into higher-paid positions.
Lack of paid sick time could be a barrier to vaccination
Apr 19, 2021
Low-wage workers are least likely to get paid time off and often have less predictable, flexible schedules.
Biden labor agenda could shift momentum back to unions, low-wage workers
Dec 15, 2020
The president-elect is expected to roll back Trump administration rulings.
Despite June's bullish employment numbers, the job market is reeling — and will be for a while
Jul 2, 2020
Employment remains below pre-pandemic levels, and as recently reopened businesses re-close, more job losses are on the way.
For public good, not for profit.
Journalist tries to take the polish off an NYT series
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 27, 2015
Investigation of nail salon workers' grim conditions is wrong, day spa owner says.
Pulling back the curtain on the manicure industry
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
May 7, 2015
There's no such thing as "discount luxury" — someone pays the price.
New minimum wage laws bring Walmart pay raises
Dec 25, 2014
More money in the pockets of Walmart employees could also help the retailer.