Blog | December 5, 2015

More Cities Act to Raise Minimum Wages

Blog | December 5, 2015

More Cities Act to Raise Minimum Wages

More U.S. cities in more states are moving ahead to raise wages.

Commentary | November 16, 2015

The Hill: Don’t Reward Lawbreakers with Federal Contracts

Via: The Hill

Requiring federal contractors to obey the law is not a burden—it’s the bare minimum taxpayers have a right to expect.

Blog | November 13, 2015

Low-Wage Workers Rally Nationwide for $15, Union Rights and Power at the Ballot Box

In 270 cities and towns, tens of thousands of low-wage workers joined the “Fight for $15” day of action.

Videos | November 13, 2015

NY1: Paul Sonn on Developments in Fight to Raise Minimum Wage

Errol Louis discussed the latest developments in the fight to raise the minimum wage with NELP’s Paul Sonn.

Commentary | November 11, 2015

What Every Consumer Needs to Know Before Taking Another Bite of Chicken

Via: The Hill

The poultry industry is cutting corners when it comes to workers’ safety.

Commentary | November 10, 2015

5 Things Every Politico Should Know About the Fight for $15

Via: Medium.com

Low-wage workers are developing into a powerful voting bloc .

News Releases | November 10, 2015

On Fast-Food Workers’ Biggest-Ever Strike

News Releases | November 10, 2015

On Fast-Food Workers’ Biggest-Ever Strike

Look what can happen when workers come together to demand what is right.

Commentary | November 3, 2015

CNBC: Here’s What Paul Ryan Should Do First

Via: CNBC

Start by passing an increase to the federal minimum wage.

Videos | November 2, 2015

Low-Wage NY: Pay Raises and Working New Yorkers

The New School hosted a panel of economists, labor leaders, activists and policymakers to address the rise of low-wage work.

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