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New UW Study Says $15 Minimum Wage Actually Costs Workers
New UW Study Says $15 Minimum Wage Actually Costs Workers
New UW Study Says $15 Minimum Wage Actually Costs Workers
In yet another example of how those who were pushing the $15 minimum wage didn't to their homework, or use business common sense, a new University of Washington study shows while workers ARE making noticeably more money, it's offset because they're getting fewer hours.
Confused About I-1433 Minimum Wage Intiative? Here’s a Voter’s Guide
Confused About I-1433 Minimum Wage Intiative? Here’s a Voter’s Guide
Confused About I-1433 Minimum Wage Intiative? Here’s a Voter’s Guide
So much has been said about I-1433, which would gradually raise the state's minimum wage to $13.50 by the year 2020, and add mandatory paid sick leave for every worker (regardless of the business) by the year 2018.  How will it affect business? How will it affect you, and retail-business prices?
$15 Minimum Wage Challenge Turned Away by State Supreme Court
$15 Minimum Wage Challenge Turned Away by State Supreme Court
$15 Minimum Wage Challenge Turned Away by State Supreme Court
The Washington State Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to Seattle's $15 minimum wage law. The challenge was brought by the International Franchise Association and five fast-food franchises, saying the law treats them like large multi-state corporations instead of locally-owned chains.
Fast Food Chains Turning to Automation to Fight $15 Minimum Wage
Fast Food Chains Turning to Automation to Fight $15 Minimum Wage
Fast Food Chains Turning to Automation to Fight $15 Minimum Wage
It was only a matter of time. There's been a lot of rumbling over the last couple of years, especially since a number of labor unions, and other groups, have been pushing for a $15 minimum wage. A number of cities, including San Francisco and Seattle as well as others, have adopted it. Some cities are phasing it in gradually, others faster.  The state of Oregon has implemented a STATE-WIDE such wa

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