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Democrats Propose a $15 Federal Minimum Wage
On January 1, 20 states increased their minimum wage, with some beginning to reach $15 an hour. While both red and blue states are starting to realize the importance of a higher minimum wage, the...
Trump Cuts Wages for Minor League Players
Last week, Congress passed and Trump signed a 2,232-page bill that provides $1.3 Trillion in spending. While the bill funded the government, there was also a new law buried deep inside the bill. This...
Higher Pay, Higher Profits
As 2017 begins 40 states and municipalities raised their minimum wages. This is the largest number of increases at a single time since the Fight for $15 began 4 years ago. Another 21...
10 Facts about the Minimum Wage
On the anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25, it's timely to go over some basic facts on the minimum wage. Here are 10 important figures to remember...
Call Your Representative and Keep Them On The Phone
So the AFL-CIO just put out a list of 7 reasons why the Federal Minimum Wage should be raised to $15. It's important, and comical, to call your Senators and members of Congress at (202) 224-3121...