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GOP Millionaire Senator Is Very Worried Wages Might Be Getting Too High
Sen. Ron Johnson was worth at least $10 million as of 2019.
This Magical Trick Solved an Ice Cream Shop’s ‘Labor Shortage’
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said co-owner Jacob Hanchar.
McDonald's Workers Will Strike for $15 an Hour in 15 Cities
Striking cashiers and cooks say there's an easy solution to McDonald's labor shortage: a $15 minimum wage.
The Unionizing Workers Who Became Amazon's Biggest Threat
How a strong union tradition in Bessemer, Alabama led workers to challenge one of the world’s most powerful companies.
This Democrat Was Way Too Excited About Voting Down the $15 Minimum Wage
Kyrsten Sinema was one of seven Democrats who opposed the measure, but she seemed especially happy to do it.
Why Amazon Is Flooding the Country With $15 Minimum Wage Ads
Amazon’s lobbying for a $15 minimum wage is a PR boon, hiring strategy, anti-union tactic, and move against competitors all in one.
Here Are All The Ways Biden Pissed Off Progressives This Week
On student loan forgiveness, the minimum wage, and more.
Dolly Parton's New '5 to 9' Glorifies Side Hustles
Putting in extra hours to live the life you want is no cause for celebration, Dolly.
New Study Finds Chicago Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Paid Below Minimum Wage
In 2019 and 2020, ride-hail drivers brought in less money than the state-wide minimum wage after expenses and taxes.
Here's How Much Money You'd Get Under Biden's COVID Relief Plan
"There's no time waste—we have to act, and we have to act now," the President-elect said in an address outlining his “American Rescue Plan.”
The Pandemic Gave Men a New Way to Sexually Harass Female Restaurant Workers
“Pull that mask down so I can see if I want to take you home later,” one customer told a worker.
Raising the Minimum Wage by Just $1 Could Literally Save Lives
A new study found that states with higher minimum wages have lower suicide rates among people without college degrees.