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NYC food

How Much A Big Mac Cost In 1974 Vs 2025 - Tasting Table

Fast food prices have risen dramatically since the 1970s, outpacing inflation and wage growth.

Current fast food prices raise concerns about affordability and economic equity.

US politics

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6 hours ago

Federal minimum wage falls below poverty lines

The federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, leading to a significant reduction in its purchasing power.

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4 weeks ago

Canada news

Ontario raising minimum wage to $17.60 starting October | CBC News

Ontario is increasing minimum wage to $17.60 from $17.20 starting October 1, reflecting a 2.4% inflation adjustment.

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NYC food

How Much A Big Mac Cost In 1974 Vs 2025 - Tasting Table

Fast food prices have risen dramatically since the 1970s, outpacing inflation and wage growth.

Current fast food prices raise concerns about affordability and economic equity.

more#inflation

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1 day ago

National Basketball Association

The new WNBL CBA could give insight into a new WNBA CBA

The Australian WNBL's new CBA includes significant salary increases, which may influence the WNBA's upcoming negotiations.

1 day ago

London

Pay day boost for thousands of London workers as National Minimum Wage rise hits payslips - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London workers are starting to benefit from new National Living Wage and Minimum Wage rates, enhancing financial stability.

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NYC politics

'Fighting Oligarchy' rally with Bernie Sanders and AOC draws thousands in Bakersfield

Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez rally thousands in Bakersfield for affordable healthcare, fair wages, and housing advocacy.

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Germany's parliament to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor following coalition agreement approval by key parties.

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Education

Everything that changes for international students in Germany in 2025

International students in Germany face increased financial requirements and new wage benefits starting in 2025.

Germany politics

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German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Germany's parliament to elect Friedrich Merz as chancellor following coalition agreement approval by key parties.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Education

Everything that changes for international students in Germany in 2025

International students in Germany face increased financial requirements and new wage benefits starting in 2025.

She worked at Subway for more than a decade-then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole time

Wage theft impacts low-wage workers severely, as seen in Eva Rodriguez's case against her Subway franchise owner.

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Brooklyn

NYC Delivery Workers Now Guaranteed $21.44 Minimum Hourly Pay

New York City raises minimum wage for app-based delivery workers to $21.44/hour, benefiting over 60,000 workers.

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Left-wing politics

Amazon Workers in Over 30 Countries Take Coordinated Action on Black Friday

Activists are demanding Amazon ensure worker safety, pay a minimum wage, and sign labor accords during the global 'Make Amazon Pay' campaign.

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Business

These Countries Have the Lowest Minimum Wage on Earth

The federal minimum wage in the US is insufficient for survival, paralleling global disparities in labor protections and compensation.

Washington Nationals

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A billion-dollar ICE contractor is fighting to pay detainees as little as $1 a day - High Country News

GEO Group profits from immigration detention while resisting fair pay for detainees, impacting their wages and working conditions.

Miscellaneous

fromQNS

Airport workers and union celebrate Port Authority approval of wage increases after six-month campaign - QNS

New minimum wage approval by the Port Authority benefits over 10,000 airport workers, increasing their wages to $25 per hour by January 2032.

Silicon Valley food

She worked at Subway for more than a decade-then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole time

Wage theft impacts low-wage workers severely, as seen in Eva Rodriguez's case against her Subway franchise owner.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

NYC Delivery Workers Now Guaranteed $21.44 Minimum Hourly Pay

New York City raises minimum wage for app-based delivery workers to $21.44/hour, benefiting over 60,000 workers.

fromTruthout

Amazon Workers in Over 30 Countries Take Coordinated Action on Black Friday

Activists are demanding Amazon ensure worker safety, pay a minimum wage, and sign labor accords during the global 'Make Amazon Pay' campaign.

from24/7 Wall St.

Business

These Countries Have the Lowest Minimum Wage on Earth

The federal minimum wage in the US is insufficient for survival, paralleling global disparities in labor protections and compensation.

fromHigh Country News

Washington Nationals

A billion-dollar ICE contractor is fighting to pay detainees as little as $1 a day - High Country News

GEO Group profits from immigration detention while resisting fair pay for detainees, impacting their wages and working conditions.

fromQNS

Miscellaneous

Airport workers and union celebrate Port Authority approval of wage increases after six-month campaign - QNS

New minimum wage approval by the Port Authority benefits over 10,000 airport workers, increasing their wages to $25 per hour by January 2032.

more#labor-rights

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Portland food

Latest Line: A good week for Loren Taylor, a bad week for Omar Torres

Strong financial backing helped a lesser-known candidate win a special election over a prominent figure.

Recent minimum wage increase has benefited fast food workers' lives despite mixed job market data.

Omar Torres, a local politician, faced legal issues due to past sexual assault allegations.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Lays Out His Plan to Uplift the City's Workers

Brad Lander proposes a workers' rights platform that emphasizes job stability and wage increases to tackle affordability issues in New York City.

Remote teams

HMRC issues pay warning to anyone working over the Christmas period

Festive workers need to verify that they are receiving at least minimum wage this Christmas.

NYC politics

fromThe Nation

fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Lays Out His Plan to Uplift the City's Workers

Brad Lander proposes a workers' rights platform that emphasizes job stability and wage increases to tackle affordability issues in New York City.

Remote teams

HMRC issues pay warning to anyone working over the Christmas period

Festive workers need to verify that they are receiving at least minimum wage this Christmas.

Americans Are Confessing What They Honestly Think Of Trump Threatening College Campus on Truth Social

The GOP aims to isolate the country and undermine middle-class economic structures, while prioritizing the interests of the wealthy.

Business

Millions of workers in 21 states are set to get a raise at the start of 2025

Minimum wage increases scheduled for 2025 will affect over 9 million workers across multiple states.

Business

Even if Trump tried to raise the minimum wage, his own party could get in the way

Trump shows openness to considering an increase in the federal minimum wage, acknowledging its low current rate.

Business

These 21 states are raising minimum wage in 2025

The minimum wage increases in 2025 could result in substantial financial benefits for approximately 9.2 million American workers.

Right-wing politics

fromBuzzFeed

Americans Are Confessing What They Honestly Think Of Trump Threatening College Campus on Truth Social

The GOP aims to isolate the country and undermine middle-class economic structures, while prioritizing the interests of the wealthy.

Business

Millions of workers in 21 states are set to get a raise at the start of 2025

Minimum wage increases scheduled for 2025 will affect over 9 million workers across multiple states.

Business

Even if Trump tried to raise the minimum wage, his own party could get in the way

Trump shows openness to considering an increase in the federal minimum wage, acknowledging its low current rate.

Business

These 21 states are raising minimum wage in 2025

The minimum wage increases in 2025 could result in substantial financial benefits for approximately 9.2 million American workers.

more#economic-policy

London startup

Marks & Spencer workers to receive a 5% pay rise - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marks & Spencer workers will receive a 5% pay rise in April alongside UK minimum wage increase.

Senators question Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, on her past pro-union views

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's hearing highlighted tensions between her pro-union record and current administration policies regarding labor rights.

#national-insurance

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UK politics

Restaurants brace for Reeves's 25bn tax raid as hospitality job cuts loom

April's tax hike and min wage rise threaten job losses and price increases in UK's hospitality and retail sectors.

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Miscellaneous

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

Mencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.

Miscellaneous

Retirees and their families are facing significant care cost increases amid Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retirees and families may face rising care costs due to proposed increases in National Insurance and National Minimum Wage.

Miscellaneous

Halfords set to take a 23m hit from the Budget and could raise garage repair prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Halfords is anticipating a £23 million impact from recent wage increases, potentially leading to higher garage service prices.

UK politics

fromBusiness Matters

Restaurants brace for Reeves's 25bn tax raid as hospitality job cuts loom

April's tax hike and min wage rise threaten job losses and price increases in UK's hospitality and retail sectors.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

Mencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.

Miscellaneous

Retirees and their families are facing significant care cost increases amid Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retirees and families may face rising care costs due to proposed increases in National Insurance and National Minimum Wage.

Miscellaneous

Halfords set to take a 23m hit from the Budget and could raise garage repair prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Halfords is anticipating a £23 million impact from recent wage increases, potentially leading to higher garage service prices.

more#national-insurance

#tipped-workers

Remote teams

Is it legal for your boss to take tips? Pay less than minimum wage? What California law says

In California, tips are the sole property of the employee who earns them; managers can't take or share them.

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

Restaurants, readers react to voters' rejection of Question 5

The defeat of Question 5 maintained the tipped minimum wage for servers and bartenders in Massachusetts.

Opposition from restaurant associations emphasized potential negative impacts on small businesses and tipped workers' earnings.

Remote teams

Is it legal for your boss to take tips? Pay less than minimum wage? What California law says

In California, tips are the sole property of the employee who earns them; managers can't take or share them.

fromBoston.com

Miscellaneous

Restaurants, readers react to voters' rejection of Question 5

The defeat of Question 5 maintained the tipped minimum wage for servers and bartenders in Massachusetts.

Opposition from restaurant associations emphasized potential negative impacts on small businesses and tipped workers' earnings.

SF politics

Red states embrace Trump - and progressive policies

Voters in red states approved progressive economic policies like minimum wage hikes and sick leave mandates, indicating a shift towards worker protections.

fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog

Business

Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave

Missouri business groups filed a lawsuit to block a voter-approved law increasing the minimum wage and mandating paid sick leave.

Remote teams

Signs You Can't Ignore If You're Doing Business In California

California employers must annually update workplace postings to comply with legal changes including minimum wage and sick leave.

Failure to keep postings current may result in penalties for non-compliance.

fromAxios

SF politics

Red states embrace Trump - and progressive policies

Voters in red states approved progressive economic policies like minimum wage hikes and sick leave mandates, indicating a shift towards worker protections.

fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog

Business

Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave

Missouri business groups filed a lawsuit to block a voter-approved law increasing the minimum wage and mandating paid sick leave.

Remote teams

Signs You Can't Ignore If You're Doing Business In California

California employers must annually update workplace postings to comply with legal changes including minimum wage and sick leave.

Failure to keep postings current may result in penalties for non-compliance.

more#paid-sick-leave

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Silicon Valley real estate

US news

5 economic papers that lit up our brains and what they say about our confusing world

Raising minimum wage can lead to increased workplace injuries due to intensified work pace as employers adjust.

#cost-of-living

fromSan Jose Spotlight

'It's getting worse': Silicon Valley wages lag behind cost of living - San Jose Spotlight

The cost of living in Santa Clara County outpaces wage growth, making housing affordability a crisis.

Silicon Valley real estate

SF politics

California's minimum wage goes up again in 2025, and it's even higher in these cities

California's minimum wage will rise to $16.50 on January 1, 2025, reflecting increased costs of living and economic conditions.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

'It's getting worse': Silicon Valley wages lag behind cost of living - San Jose Spotlight

The cost of living in Santa Clara County outpaces wage growth, making housing affordability a crisis.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SF politics

California's minimum wage goes up again in 2025, and it's even higher in these cities

California's minimum wage will rise to $16.50 on January 1, 2025, reflecting increased costs of living and economic conditions.

Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are battling the LA fires, with some earning $27 for a 24-hour shift

Incarcerated firefighters significantly contribute to firefighting efforts in California, earning far less than the state's minimum wage.

UK news

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

Workers need to check payslips to avoid underpayment, as many are not receiving the minimum wage they deserve.

California

fromKqed

New Laws Go Into Effect In California | KQED

New California laws effective January 1, 2025, include minimum wage increases and strengthened employee rights regarding political and religious meetings.

#rental-market

fromNew York Post

Business

Best US cities for renters as minimum wages rise and cost of housing falls

Rents across the US declined in November, providing relief to renters, especially minimum wage earners, amid ongoing affordability challenges.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Business

Here's Where Minimum-Wage Workers Can Actually Afford Rent

American renters, especially those earning minimum wage, struggle to find affordable housing, often needing to spend more than 30% of their income on rent.

fromNew York Post

Business

Best US cities for renters as minimum wages rise and cost of housing falls

Rents across the US declined in November, providing relief to renters, especially minimum wage earners, amid ongoing affordability challenges.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Business

Here's Where Minimum-Wage Workers Can Actually Afford Rent

American renters, especially those earning minimum wage, struggle to find affordable housing, often needing to spend more than 30% of their income on rent.

Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.

New York City aims to revise its minimum pay law for drivers amidst pressure from Uber and Lyft after the introduction of damaging lockouts.

Business

Currys warn it is 'inevitable' prices will rise as the Budget will cost the company an extra 32 million - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Currys anticipates price increases due to Labour's Budget leading to £32 million in extra costs.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Nurseries face potential closures and higher fees despite government funding, due to rising costs associated with National Insurance and minimum wage increases.

#economic-impact

California

California voters reject nation-high $18 per hour minimum wage ballot measure

California voters rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 by 2026, citing economic concerns and potential job losses.

Business

Budget tax raid could lead to job cuts and reduced shifts for the hospitality sector - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The night time economy is facing significant challenges due to tax increases and rising living costs, impacting both employees and consumers.

California

California voters reject nation-high $18 per hour minimum wage ballot measure

California voters rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 by 2026, citing economic concerns and potential job losses.

Business

Budget tax raid could lead to job cuts and reduced shifts for the hospitality sector - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The night time economy is facing significant challenges due to tax increases and rising living costs, impacting both employees and consumers.

more#economic-impact

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Business

How much the minimum wage will rise in California starting in 2025

California's minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour in 2025, despite the defeat of Proposition 32, reflecting ongoing inflation-linked adjustments.

Miscellaneous

fromStreetsblog

Council Seeks To Expand Minimum Wage to Grocery Deliveristas - Streetsblog New York City

Grocery delivery workers may soon receive the same minimum wage protections as restaurant delivery workers under new proposals in New York City.

NYC politics

fromSecret NYC

NYC To Raise Minimum Wage Yet Again Come January 1st, 2025

New York will increase its minimum wage annually through 2026, aiming to index to inflation starting in 2027.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Business

Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers Would End Under Biden Plan

The Biden administration is moving to end a program that allows paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage, promoting equal employment opportunities.

Business

Young's will take a 11m hit amid the Chancellors Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Young's warns of an £11 million hit from increased costs due to tax hikes in the Autumn Budget.

#progressive-policies

fromThe New Yorker

The Election Was About the Issues After All

Missouri voters demonstrated unexpected support for progressive labor policies despite a Republican-dominated political landscape.

SF politics

How the Democratic Party lost American workers: It's the minimum wage, stupid

Democrats must reassess their identity and focus on clear, impactful policies like raising the minimum wage to regain voter trust.

fromThe New Yorker

The Election Was About the Issues After All

Missouri voters demonstrated unexpected support for progressive labor policies despite a Republican-dominated political landscape.

more#progressive-policies

SF politics

How the Democratic Party lost American workers: It's the minimum wage, stupid

Democrats must reassess their identity and focus on clear, impactful policies like raising the minimum wage to regain voter trust.

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