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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Real living wage to rise by almost 7% in boost for low-paid UK workers

Almost half a million workers are to receive a pay boost after it was announced that the real living wage paid voluntarily by 16,000 UK companies will rise to 13.45 an hour in April. Distinct from the national living wage, which is a statutory minimum, the real living wage is calculated each year based on the cost of essentials, and is paid by more than half of the companies in the FTSE 100.
Business
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Letters: San Jose's minimum wage should be a living wage

San Jose's $18.45 minimum wage remains insufficient to cover local living costs, requiring a higher, inflation-adjusted living wage to retain residents.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Most low-paid workers have taken out payday loan to cover essentials

Three in five low-paid workers skip meals, cannot heat their homes, fall behind on bills, or take payday loans, showing devastating impact of low pay.
#one-fair-wage
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Chrissy Teigen and celebrities to join restaurant workers for One Fair Wage's Server for an Hour' dinner in NYC | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Chrissy Teigen and celebrities to join restaurant workers for One Fair Wage's Server for an Hour' dinner in NYC | amNewYork

UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Frasers Group warns Unite against 'reckless' strike threats over warehouse pay

Frasers Group warned Unite that threatened strikes over pay demands are reckless and could harm operations amid economic pressures while Frasers defends its pay increases.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Can Labour reverse 'desperate loss of faith' from business?

Labour's post-election Budget—with a £25bn employers' National Insurance rise and substantial National Living Wage increases—eroded business goodwill and reduced investor confidence.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Marion County worker wages increase

By the numbers: Marion County's paycheck increase brought Indy's average weekly wages to $1,779, or around $137 more a week than last year's average pay, per BLS' preliminary numbers. In Hamilton County, average weekly wages rose 2.6%, or around $38, to $1,476. Hendricks County wages rose 2.2%, or around $35, to $1,083. Caveat: The data tracks where people earn their money, not where they live.
Business
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC security guards making a fraction of a livable wage, study finds | amNewYork

The study concludes that NYC security guards earn a median income of $40,311, less than 40% of the city's Area Median Income, even though 84.7% of the guards work full-time and 88.7% work the full year. On average, the guards earn a median hourly wage of $20.29, but the report finds that about half earn even less.
New York City
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Report: Mass. is now the most expensive state for a family to live comfortably

SmartAsset found that Massachusetts is the most expensive state for a family of four to live comfortably. A Massachusetts family's income needs to be $313,747 to live comfortably, SmartAsset reported. Last year, a four-person household needed an income of $301,184 to do so. Meanwhile, the most expensive state for a single person to live comfortable is Hawaii with a $124,467 salary needed. For single individuals, Massachusetts is a close second with a yearly income of $120,141 needed.
US news
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Well-Paid Maids Hits Bay Area, Luring Workers and Customers With Living-Wage Model

Well-Paid Maids provides a starting wage of $27 per hour for cleaning staff plus full benefits, demonstrating the viability of a living-wage business model.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Fenway Park concession workers on strike for first time in 113 years

The walkout, which union leaders say is the first in Fenway Park's 113-year history, follows more than a year of contract negotiations and months of escalating frustration over pay, job security, and automation.
Boston Red Sox
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks up for Fenway workers

Sen. Bernie Sanders is advocating for better wages and job security for Fenway Park employees.
US news
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Here's the Average Disposable Income in Every State: Report | Entrepreneur

Financial instability affects a significant portion of Americans, with a majority struggling to save due to the high cost of living.
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