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Minimum wage
Why the SEIU is doubling down on the fight for $15
Apr 8, 2016
Despite recent struggles, organized labor might have a win in the minimum wage fight.
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Secretary of Labor: We should raise the minimum wage even if it makes your hamburger more expensive
Apr 8, 2016
In the long run, businesses will do better to pay workers more, says Secretary Thomas Perez.
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Wal-Mart boosts workers' hourly wages
by
Annie Baxter
Jan 21, 2016
Wal-Mart Stores will dole out pay increases to about 1.2 million hourly workers.
Not clear whether wage increases drive automation
by
Molly Wood
Jan 20, 2016
Some business owners are seeking out robots to deal with minimum wage hikes.
New Year will bring new minimum wage in some states
Dec 31, 2015
More than a dozen states and several cities boost pay for minimum wage workers.
In California, minimum wage boon can lead to child care costs
Dec 24, 2015
How minimum wage can help — and hurt — workers with children.
Wal-Mart faces tough questions ahead
Nov 16, 2015
The world's largest retailer has already said to expect lower earnings next year.
For public good, not for profit.
The pros and cons of restaurant tipping
by
Sam Harnett
Nov 11, 2015
Some restaurants are trying a no-tip model for wait staff.
Minimum wage hike puts a city at odds with lawmakers
Oct 6, 2015
A bill prevents other cities from following St. Louis’ lead.
Taking stock of minimum wage around the world
by
Tony Wagner
and Janet Nguyen
Sep 1, 2015
Amid Myanmar's minimum-wage announcement, a brief look at different countries' minimum wages.