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Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive

About two-thirds of fast food and counter workers in the U.S. are women, many supporting their families on those wages

The Independent UK

Fast-food chains claim raising the minimum wage ‘hurts everyone’. California workers disagree

After the state hourly minimum wage increased to $20 in April, CEOs warned of price rises and job cuts – yet staff say ‘that’s a lie’

The Guardian - US

Entry-level jobs could become scarce due to National Insurance bill, warns Next boss

A rise in minimum wage as well as National Insurance has put retailers on alert to lift prices this year

The Independent UK

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Trump's Billionaire Treasury Nominee Says Federal Minimum Wage Should Remain at $7.25 Per Hour

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Trump's Treasury nominee—billionaire Scott Bessent—clearly stated his opposition to raising the federal minimum wage.

Latin Times

Treasury Secretary Nominee Opposes Raising Federal Minimum Wage

Debate over federal minimum wage: nominee opposes raise, Sanders advocates. States and cities set higher rates.

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Trump's Treasury Pick Opposes Raising Federal Minimum Wage

Scott Bessent opposes raising federal minimum wage, while Senator Sanders advocates for a /hr rate by 2028.

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When New Jersey Hiked Minimum Wages, Fast Food Prices Rose

If politicians want stuff to be more affordable, they should stop implementing policies that have the opposite effect.

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California Sends Hundreds of Prisoners to Battle Raging Wildfires, Pays Them Below Minimum Wage: 'Can Barely Afford Hygiene Supplies'

California has sent hundreds of prisoners to battle the wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area, and is paying them below minimum wage.

Latin Times

Martin Lewis urges workers to check their payslips as millions going underpaid

The top employers for underpaying workers were named last year

The Independent UK

Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Workers

Increasing the cost of labor decreases the quantity of labor demanded.

Reason

Tax and pay hikes to see UK firms pay £2,300 more per low-wage worker in 2025

Tax burden set to hit new record high, analysis suggests

The Independent UK

Tax and pay hikes to see firms pay £2,300 more per low-wage worker this year

It will cost an extra £2,367 to employ someone over 21 earning the minimum wage this year, analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies showed.

The Independent UK

New Laws In Effect For 2025 Include Minimum Wage Hikes

Explore the impact of new laws in 2025 on minimum wage, healthcare, and social issues in the U.S.

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2025 Minimum Wage: 21 States Have Increases – Is Yours On The List?

While the federal minimum wage lags behind, more workers will see better pay as states mandate higher hourly pay.

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Millions of Minimum Wage Workers Across the U.S. Will See Pay Increase Come January 2025: Who Qualifies

The minimum wage is set to rise across 21 states, and 48 cities and counties. 9.2 million minimum wage workers are set to see a pay increase in the new year.

Salon

2024: Big progressive wins in a bad year

Organizers tell Salon how they pulled off major victories in a year marked by the rise of the far-right

Capital & Main

Waffle House Workers Say Owners Pocket Millions Through Wage Theft

Servers say the chain forces them to do janitorial work, dishwashing for lower tipped wages and robs them of up to $46.8 million.

Evening Standard

Minister defends Labour budget as Bank of England issues dire growth warning

Businesses have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves hiking the minimum wage and increasing National Insurance contributions by cutting jobs and raising prices

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No, California's $20 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers Did Not Create Jobs

A University of California, Berkeley, study trumpeted in the media doesn't say what the press release claims.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Discusses President Biden's Pardoning Of Hunter Biden

Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses Biden potentially pardoning Hunter Biden, advocates for raising minimum wage, and praises Biden's progressive economic policies.

The Independent UK

£75m expansion fund for extra childcare places ahead of full rollout

But early years providers have warned that they could be forced to close as a result of national insurance and minimum wage rises in the Budget.

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Missouri Business Groups Sue To Stop Minimum Wage Increase

Missouri business groups challenge voter-approved law raising minimum wage and mandating paid sick leave, sparking legal battle.

The Independent UK

Missouri companies sue to stop a law that raises minimum wage and requires paid sick leave

Missouri business groups have filed a lawsuit to try to stop a voter-approved law that will raise the state’s minimum wage and require employers to give workers paid sick leave

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Mexico To Increase Minimum Wage By 12% In 2025

Mexico plans a 12% minimum wage increase for 2025, but peso devaluation offsets gains. Learn more about the wage hike and its implications.

The Guardian - AU

Grill’d was able to pay Arda $3 less than minimum wage. Unions want this youth ‘loophole’ abolished

Advocates argue it’s time for young people’s wages to rise but business groups claim paying more will push some companies into insolvency

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