Blog | January 12, 2017

Carl’s Jr. Workers Detail Mistreatment at Puzder’s Restaurants

“All they care about is protecting their money,” said one employee.

Blog | December 31, 2016

This New Year’s Eve, Janice Brooks Is Getting a Raise

Millions of workers around the country are receiving raises in the minimum wage this New Year’s weekend.

Blog | December 21, 2016

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

11.8 million underpaid workers will see pay raises stemming from minimum wage hikes passed this year.

Blog | November 15, 2016

Introducing Our 2016 Beth Shulman Fellow, SEIU General Counsel Judy Scott

NELP is excited to honor SEIU General Counsel Judy Scott as our 2016 Beth Shulman Fellow at our awards dinner(…)

Blog | November 10, 2016

Minimum Wage Ballot Victories Show Strong Public Support for Raising Wages

Voters in four states and one city approved ballot measures raising their minimum wages by substantial margins on Election Day(…)

Blog | July 5, 2016

Making Higher Wages a Reality in Los Angeles

Via: Huffington Post

Winning a higher minimum wage rate is only step one.

Blog | June 24, 2016

$15 Minimum Wage Passed by New Jersey Legislature

Lawmakers send $15 state minimum wage bill to Governor Chris Christie. Will he sign it, or veto it?

Blog | May 27, 2016

Thousands Rally at McDonald’s Headquarters Demanding $15 and a Union

10,000 workers protest at McDonald’s headquarters demanding $15 and a union.

Blog | May 20, 2016

Arizona Restaurant Lobby’s Sham Minimum Wage Ballot Attempt Fails

The tactics being employed by opponents of minimum wage increases are getting “curiouser and curiouser!”

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