The fight for higher wages is strong on Black Friday

Marketplace Contributor Nov 28, 2014
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The fight for higher wages is strong on Black Friday

Marketplace Contributor Nov 28, 2014
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Black Friday may be known as one of the busiest shopping days, but it’s also one of the biggest protest days.

The fight for higher wages is going strong and is seeing positive results in a few states. But there’s not much movement on a federal level.

Marketplace host Lizzie O’Leary talks to Marketplace’s Wealth and Poverty correspondent Krissy Clark to find out more.

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