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Low-wage workers
What's helping drive wage increases for low-wage workers?
by
Lily Jamali
May 3, 2022
In some sectors, like leisure and hospitality, workers have been quitting and changing jobs, allowing them move into higher-paid positions.
Lack of paid sick time could be a barrier to vaccination
Apr 19, 2021
Low-wage workers are least likely to get paid time off and often have less predictable, flexible schedules.
Biden labor agenda could shift momentum back to unions, low-wage workers
Dec 15, 2020
The president-elect is expected to roll back Trump administration rulings.
Despite June's bullish employment numbers, the job market is reeling — and will be for a while
Jul 2, 2020
Employment remains below pre-pandemic levels, and as recently reopened businesses re-close, more job losses are on the way.
Journalist tries to take the polish off an NYT series
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 27, 2015
Investigation of nail salon workers' grim conditions is wrong, day spa owner says.
Pulling back the curtain on the manicure industry
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
May 7, 2015
There's no such thing as "discount luxury" — someone pays the price.
New minimum wage laws bring Walmart pay raises
Dec 25, 2014
More money in the pockets of Walmart employees could also help the retailer.
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Economic recovery drives growth in low-paid jobs
Nov 11, 2014
...which is ultimately bad for overall wage growth.
Foxconn improves worker conditions, but workers still aren't happy
by
Rob Schmitz
Dec 12, 2013
For the past two years, Apple has allowed independent inspectors to examine factory conditions for the Chinese workers who make iPads, iPhones, and the company's other iconic products. Today, the Fair Labor Association released its final report on three factories run by the Apple supplier Foxconn.
Citizenship can make a difference in your paycheck
Apr 17, 2013
A new study links citizenship for undocumented workers to better pay and working conditions. But other experts say newly legalized low-wage workers still run the risk of poor treatment on the job.