States And Cities Eye Stronger Protections For Gig Economy Workers
Joshua Wood remembers days during the COVID-19 lockdown when New York City’s streets were practically empty, save for workers like him.
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Poli (Sigh): We’re Watching An American Workplace Revolution Unfold
When it comes to public policy, sometimes a loss can eventually become a win.
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IU Hikes Minimum Wage To $13.36; Will Rise To $15 On July 1
Indiana University has increased its minimum wage for appointed staff and plans to bump it up again in five months.
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South Bend Mayor Proposes Accelerated Minimum Wage Increase For City Employees
SOUTH BEND — South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced Monday that he’s seeking to raise the city’s minimum wage ahead of schedule.
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IU Health Goshen Raises Its Minimum Wage
GOSHEN — An $11 minimum wage policy went into effect for IU Health Goshen Colleagues second quarter 2016. The increase is 51 percent above state and federal minimum wage rates. A total of 52 IU Health Goshen Colleagues were impacted. “This minimum wage increase is well-deserved by our … Read More
Purdue Studies Consumer Cost Of Increasing Minimum Wage
A new Purdue University study is attempting to estimate the cost of proposed increases to the minimum wage. Researchers calculated the cost to consumers if wages in the fast food industry were increased to $15 per hour. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.20 per hour. “If we … Read More
Indiana Moral Mondays Ready To Energize State House
By ERIN POLLEY Indiana Moral Monday The more than 70 organizations that make up Indiana Moral Mondays have been eagerly waiting for lawmakers to return to their seats for the 2015 Session of the Indiana General Assembly and will be out in force at the State House as … Read More