Unemployment Insurance Was Crucial to Workers and the Economy in the Last Recession

In Pardon of Arpaio, Trump Locks Himself in a Permanent Embrace With Racism

It feels like an understatement to say that, in pardoning Arpaio, Trump has violated his oath of office.

Minneapolis Becomes First City in the Midwest to Enact a $15 Minimum Wage

Fight for $15 notches another major victory as Minneapolis enacts a $15 minimum wage.

Missouri Lawmakers to Lowest-Paid Workers in St. Louis: We’re Taking Back Your Raises

Missouri Lawmakers Want to Snatch Raises From Workers Who Need It Most

“Emergency” bill claims that raising pay for workers at the bottom poses a threat to public health and safety. Seriously.

Heartless in the Heartland

Never before has a state government acted to reverse minimum wage increases already in place.

Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Minimum Wage Increase Approved by Voters – Again

Grasping at straws to halt the raise, business groups put up a straw man, and the court sent them packing.

A GOP Rising Star’s Big Choice

Missouri Governor Greitens should veto a bill that strips St. Louis minimum wage workers of a raise.

7 States and 18 Cities and Counties Enacted New Minimum Wage Increases in 2016

Minimum Wage Ballot Victories Show Strong Public Support for Raising Wages