All news on the topic: Minimum Wage

World News • Views: 538
Nike accused of shifting jobs to low-wage regions in Indonesia to save millions
If you’re one of the over 1 million individuals involved in producing Nike’s sneakers and apparel globally, the company claims you should be able to support your family.
World News • Views: 519
Nike’s global wage claims challenged by Indonesian and Cambodian workers
Throughout periods of prosperity and, more recently, declining sales, Nike Inc. has maintained a crucial assertion about its overseas suppliers: They pay the average factory worker approximately double the local minimum wage.
Business • Views: 875
Starbucks closes another San Francisco cafe, bringing the total number of store closures in the city to over a dozen in the past two years
Starbucks has shut down another café in San Francisco, representing the most recent closure in a series
Crime • Views: 662
Mamdani promises to reduce expenses, yet his solution involves more liberal policies that actually increase them
Zohran Mamdani gained significant backing in Tuesday’s mayoral primary by promising to make New York more affordable. The reality? He would actually do the contrary by further implementing leftist policies that drive up the city's costs
Opinion • Views: 1082
Brad Lander is the very definition of an unprincipled political weasel
As the city comptroller, Brad Lander must surely know that fellow Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani can't possibly make good on his pricey promises. And if he tries, he might bankrupt the city.
Politics • Views: 610
This Republican senator claims he intends to increase the minimum wage to $15
Senator Josh Hawley (D-Mo.) diverged from the Republican standpoint on a symbolic piece of legislation with Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)
Opinion • Views: 920
Trump’s art of the steel deal, Don’s sensible national-park cuts and other commentary
“Nippon Steel is buying US Steel for $15 billion and has agreed to let the American company remain American-operated” in a Trump-approved deal that “addressed concerns about national security while securing economic gains for the nation,” cheers the Washington Examiner’s editorial board.
Politics • Views: 573
Senate Surprises by Approving Trump Campaign Pledge With Cross-Party Backing
The legislation, presented by Senator Ted Cruz in January, seeks to offer a tax deduction of up to $25,000 for employees who earn tips and have an annual income of less than $160,000
Business • Views: 888
California restaurants are desperately trying to survive as egg prices soar to $9: 'It's f---ing killing me'
A bird flu outbreak sweeping through farms in California has led to a significant egg shortage, leaving restaurant owners in the area struggling to manage increased expenses, a report states
Business • Views: 797
Seattle waffle shop proprietor closes doors due to new minimum wage law exceeding $20: 'I've been in tears daily.'
Bebop Waffle Shop, established by a one-time New York City inhabitant over ten years ago, permanently shut down on Monday
Business • Views: 603
Several Republican-led states are set to experience progressive shifts in the coming year
A record number of minimum wage hikes will occur next year, propelled by successful ballot measures and state legislative actions
Politics • Views: 669
Biden Is Ending A Controversial Program From 1938 — But Trump Will Get The Final Say
The new rule would end a controversial program in place since 1938, but the incoming Trump administration would have the final say.
Politics • Views: 452
California Voters Reject Measure That Would Have Raised Minimum Wage To Nation-High $18 Per Hour
California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers to $18 an hour.
Business • Views: 1110
Uber asks NYC to cut minimum driver pay as price of used cars, gasoline drops
Uber on Monday sent a petition requesting cuts to New York City drivers’ minimum pay as it seeks to lower its prices and raise total ride numbers.
Politics • Views: 610
Kamala Harris Won't Give Many Details On 1 Key Issue
Although the Democratic presidential nominee hasn’t specified a number, her position is still way clearer than Donald Trump’s.
Business • Views: 509
Shake Shack to shut 6 California locations, including 5 in LA, after state’s $20 minimum wage hike
Shake Shack it will be closing nine underperforming restaurants – including at least six in California.
Opinion • Views: 1221
Union seeks another serving of California's crazy, corrupt fast-food legislation
A fast food workers' union is seeking another pay raise following a state-imposed increase that drove prices to soar and caused businesses to close
Business • Views: 1204
The $18 breakfast platter at Denny's, which used to be $5.99, is surprising customers: 'Unbelievable!'
Denny's fans are fuming over a steep price hike for one of the restaurant's well-loved "slam" breakfast plates, which has seen its cost triple over the past few years
Politics • Views: 389
These Republicans Tried To Water Down The Minimum Wage -- And It Backfired
The court rejected an effort by Republican lawmakers to water down two ballot initiatives from 2018.
Politics • Views: 881
Republicans Just Noted an Embarrassing Milestone
The national minimum wage has stayed at just $7.25 per hour since July 24, 2009. It doesn't seem like an increase will happen in the near future
Business • Views: 834
Franchise owners of Wendy's and Jersey Mike's reduce hours and cut jobs to counteract the labor costs from California's new $20 minimum wage
Many fast food proprietors in California are still reducing hours and eliminating positions to counterbalance an increase in labor expenses due to the state’s new $20 minimum wage
Business • Views: 910
After 55 years, Hollywood Arby's shuts down due to California's $20 minimum wage
The Arby's restaurant, a family-owned spot serving roast beef on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, is closing its doors after 55 years
Politics • Views: 558
Republicans Hurry To Craft Legislation Supporting Donald Trump's Proposal To Exempt Tips From Taxation
The plan would probably raise the deficit and motivate more employees to pursue tips
Politics • Views: 1173
Trump Says He Wants To Help Tipped Workers. Here's Why That's Probably An Empty Promise.
The presumptive GOP nominee is pitching a plan to end taxes on gratuities, but restaurant workers should take a close look at his record.
Opinion • Views: 764
California $20 fast food minimum wage slams In-N-Out and all Golden Staters
The California fast food minimum wage law --- a k a 'the Great California minimum wage disaster' --- is hurting burger legends In-N-Out and everyone else.