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Minimum wage
The fight for higher wages is strong on Black Friday
Nov 28, 2014
Black Friday may be known as one of the busiest shopping days, but it’s also one of the biggest protest days.
The numbers for November 5, 2014
by
Tony Wagner
Nov 5, 2014
Republicans enjoyed a decisive midterm victory, and markets are up.
Voters decide U.S. minimum wage landscape for 2015
by
Shea Huffman
and Tracey Samuelson
Nov 5, 2014
Voters in four states voted to increase the minimum wage.
Wal-Mart draws criticism for its new dress code
by
Queena Kim
Sep 12, 2014
The retailer's employees complain about the cost of new clothes.
Meet the woman behind Ikea's living wage calculator
by
Krissy Clark
Aug 6, 2014
Ikea will use an MIT project to set wages in its stores across the U.S.
CEOs get paid a ton, Mary Poppins makes almost none
by
Tobin Low
Jul 25, 2014
Why CEOs don't have a pay cap while Mary Poppins can't raise the minimum wage.
Businesses in Seattle advocate for higher minimum wage
by
Jeff Tyler
Jun 2, 2014
Seattle expected to approve $15 minimum wage, the highest for any large U.S. city
For public good, not for profit.
Raising the minimum wage: Good idea or bad idea?
Apr 4, 2014
A raise in minimum wage could help low-income workers, but hurt small-business owners.
A raise in minimum wage
Mar 21, 2014
What the minimum wage means for individuals and small businesses
Multiple labor lawsuits hit McDonald's
Mar 13, 2014
The fast-food giant is sued with its franchises for alleged wage and hour violations.