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Of Course Special Interests Shaped California's New Minimum Wage Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom's response to allegations of favoritism only serve to underline how the entire fast food minimum wage law was a giveaway to his buddies.

Reason · Mar 1, 2024

California Gov. Newsom Denies Push For Fast-Food Wage Exception

Get insights into the controversy surrounding California's fast-food minimum wage law exemption and the ongoing discussions on potential additional exemptions.

Why Is Panera Exempted From California's New Minimum Wage Law?

Probably because Greg Flynn, who operates 24 of the bakery cafes in California, is a longtime friend of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Reason · Feb 28, 2024

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California Senate Hopeful Barbara Lee Wants $50 Per Hour Minimum Wage

If you’re going to set arbitrary prices for labor, why not shoot for the moon?

Reason · Feb 16, 2024

California restaurants face closure as minimum wage proposed

This article discusses the potential implications of a federal minimum wage in California, including its impact on small businesses and the overall eco...

Congress holds hearing for MGNREGS workers during Nyay Yatra

Workers of the MGNREGS demand a minimum wage of ₹500 in Congress' election manifesto, highlighting program shortcomings.

The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024

Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats delivery riders confirm Valentine's Day strike is going ahead

As workers prepared to walkout at 5pm, one told the Standard they have to make four deliveries an hour to earn minimum wage

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2024

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Congresswoman proposes minimum wage, economists skeptical

In this video, Congresswoman Barbara Lee defends her plan to raise the minimum wage to an hour. Critics argue that such an increase would not be econom...

America’s underemployment problem

Despite record job growth, employees are not necessarily finding sustainable jobs that meet the cost of living surge.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

23andMe's "minimum wage" billionaire

UPDATED: Data-hoarding billionaires don't go to jail — but if they violate our privacy, they can go broke

Salon · Feb 5, 2024

Turkey's January Inflation Piles Pressure On Central Bank

Turkey's annual inflation rate stayed stable in January at nearly 65 percent, but month-on-month consumer price increases jumped sharply following a huge minimum wage hike, official data showed Monday.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2024

‘End Tipping’: 45 Pics That Show Tipping Culture In The US Needs To Change, And Fast

Tipping culture is so deeply entrenched in the American psyche that big changes are difficult to fathom. But these demands for tips are beyond shameless. The post ‘End Tipping’: 45 Pics That Show Tipping Culture In The US Needs To Change, And Fast first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 26, 2024

21 states have laws on ballot measure readability

Welcome to the Friday, January 19, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jan 19, 2024

Ballotpedia’s new dashboard is your go-to resource for information about police CBAs

Welcome to the Thursday, January 18, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jan 18, 2024

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France 24 · Jan 12, 2024

'I call on member states to combat social dumping': EU jobs commissioner Nicolas Schmit

Talking Europe interviews the EU commissioner in charge of jobs and social rights, Nicolas Schmit. He speaks to the importance of protecting workers, particularly the "gig" or "platform" workers, whose status is at the core of a dispute between the European Commission and several EU member states. He also addresses…

Ballotpedia · Jan 12, 2024

Three days until the Iowa Republican caucuses

Welcome to the Friday, January 12, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jan 11, 2024

Signatures submitted for $15 minimum wage and paid sick leave initiative in Alaska

On Jan. 10, the Better Jobs for Alaska campaign submitted more than 41,000 signatures for an initiative that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The initiative may appear on the Nov. 2024 general election ballot.

Ballotpedia · Jan 10, 2024

Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications

For 2024, 55 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 25 states, which is equivalent to the average for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157.

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

BrewDog faces staff backlash after dropping real living wage pledge

New workers now hired on legal minimum wage and pay frozen for London bar staff amid trading losses

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024

Failure to address subminimum wages for people with disability in national plan ‘disappointing’, say advocates

Plan being released by social services minister Amanda Rishworth does not outline specific strategies to deal with lower rates of pay and superannuation

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

Erode Corporation implements minimum wages for conservancy workers

Conservancy workers, affiliated to various trade unions, have thanked the Erode Corporation for implementing the minimum wages as per the norms and also wanted the civic body to fulfill their other demands.

Ballotpedia · Jan 5, 2024

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Welcome to the first Weekly Brew of 2024! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season.

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024

Migrant workers paid below minimum wage or 'given meals only' at Balham restaurant

The owner of Lebanese Garden Lounge has been fined nearly £15,000

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 4, 2024

Illinois workers at private companies saw pay jump in December, report says

The state was on par with nationwide trends, where wage growth for “job-stayers” increased 5.4%, and the state’s median salary was just shy of the national median salary of $58,700.

Ballotpedia · Jan 3, 2024

California campaign withdraws veto referendum on fast-food employment law from 2024 ballot under new process

On Dec. 29, the Save Our Local Restaurants PAC withdrew a veto referendum from the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot that would have repealed California Assembly Bill 257 (AB 257). AB 257 was designed to establish a 10-member fast food council authorized to adopt a minimum wage for fast food restaurant…

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