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Finding the fairest minimum wage

Aug 7, 2015
That sweet spot varies from state to state, city to city.

Summer slowdown for jobs

Aug 7, 2015
The Department of Labor's July report shows continued slow growth.

SEC reform shines a light on CEO-to-worker pay ratio

Aug 5, 2015
Will the rule point out sky-high compensation or become a useless political tool?

Finding local labor for public projects

Aug 4, 2015
Should contractors who bid on public projects be forced to hire more local workers?

Colorado workers sue Chipotle, part of national trend

Jul 27, 2015
Complex law, 'on call' mind set are behind class-action suits alleging unfair pay.

Jobless claims reach 40-year low. Is wage growth next?

Jul 23, 2015
The labor market is looking much tighter, and that could mean pay raises.

Jobs report in 4 charts: who's working, who's not

Jul 2, 2015
The labor force made up of people 25 to 54 years old is at a low point.

For public good, not for profit.

Working hard for the money — will overtime help?

Jun 30, 2015
President Obama has announced that he will update labor rules to allow workers extra pay for work.

After TPP vote, what's next for unions?

Jun 24, 2015
Senate is expected to clear fast-track authority legislation and send it to the president.

Ahead of labor talks, GM puts pressure on itself

Mar 11, 2015
GM's $10 billion shareholder payout could have autoworkers pushing for a raise.