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Kqed
1 week ago
California

How Have Wage Increases Affected Fast Food Workers? | KQED

Wage increase impact on fast food workers [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

Companies Look To Buy Backyards To Build Housing | KQED

Senate Bill 9 has not significantly increased new housing despite the housing need in California.
A growing number of developers are offering cash for backyards to build more housing. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Your guide to California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast food workers

California's mandatory minimum wage for fast-food workers increased by 25%, benefiting workers in the industry.
Fast food chains are considering raising prices or changing operations to offset the impact of the wage increase. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

New $20 minimum wage for CA's fast-food workers starts next week

Fast-food workers in California will see a minimum wage increase to $20 an hour, a 25% increase from the current $16 minimum wage.
Federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour and has not changed since 2009; proposals for an increase have stalled. [ more ]
www.vice.com
1 month ago
Canada news

ACTU to Call for 5% Award Wage Pay Rise

The ACTU is calling for a 5% pay rise for minimum and award workers.
The Fair Work Commission sets minimum and award wages in Australia annually after reviewing submissions from unions, employers, and government. [ more ]
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Which supermarket pays the most? Pay rates at Aldi, Tesco, Asda and more

Retailers in the UK are increasing wages in preparation for the national living wage rise in April 2024.
The National Living Wage will extend to workers aged 21 and over, affecting various age groups and apprentice rates. [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

AGO workers ratify new deal with employer, union local says | CBC News

Unionized workers at the Art Gallery of Ontario voted to ratify a new agreement after a month-long strike. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Op-Ed | Giving a raise for New York City's human services workers | amNewYork

Human services workers play a vital role in New York City, providing essential support to those in need.
The City of New York is investing $741 million to provide fair wages for over 80,000 nonprofit employees working in human services. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'We are not trying to be greedy.' CSU faculty walk out for higher pay in tough times

Cal Poly Pomona faculty members launch a one-day strike for higher wages as part of a larger movement throughout the California State University system.
Faculty members express financial strain, including delayed family planning and multiple jobs to make ends meet. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Social justice

California prisoners could get higher wages under new plan - but still less than $1 an hour

California prison system plans to nearly double wages for incarcerated workers, the first increase in 30 years.
The proposal aims to eliminate unpaid work assignments and reduce hours for most prison workers.
Higher wages will incentivize inmates to accept and retain jobs, as well as help with restitution payments and savings for release. [ more ]
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