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Testimony

In Support of Policies That Improve Working Conditions, Empower Working People, and Hold Corporations Accountable
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The Unemployed Worker Study
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REI Workers Speak Out: Racial Discrimination, Inequity, and the Fight for a Fair Workplace
Amicus Brief

NELP and Partners File Amicus Brief Defending Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Homecare Workers

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Fact Sheet

Minimum Wage Basics: Local Minimum Wage Laws

NELP’s Minimum Wage Basics series sheds light on key issues related to the minimum wage, drawing on the latest research and campaign developments.

July 2, 2025

Testimony

In Opposition to a Bill to Cut Tipped Workers’ Wage in Colorado Localities

On February 20, 2025, Yannet Lathrop testified before a Colorado General Assembly committee to oppose a bill to slash tipped workers' base wage.

February 20, 2025

A white woman among demonstrators carries a sign reading "America Needs a Raise".

Comments & Letters

Letter to Michigan Gov. Whitmer on Efforts to Lower Tipped Workers’ Wages

A bill before the governor would cut the wages of nearly 139,000 tipped workers in Michigan.

February 18, 2025

Fact Sheet

Why New York City Needs a Higher City Minimum Wage

New York City's cost of living surpasses the state's minimum wage.

February 12, 2025

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Raises from Coast to Coast in 2025

69 cities, counties, and states will raise their minimum wages on January 1.

December 9, 2024

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Policy & Data Brief

The Case for Raising Wages and Improving Benefits at New York and New Jersey Airports

Airport service workers in the New York-New Jersey metro area need and deserve fair wages, robust benefits, and paid leave.

December 3, 2024

Testimony

In Support of Minimum Wage Increases for the City of Boulder

On October 10, 2024, Yannet Lathrop testified before the Boulder City Council in support of an amendment to raise the minimum wage.

October 10, 2024

Worker Voices

Terrence Wise, Fast Food Worker

Terrence Wise has worked in the service industry for more than 30 years and is a member of Missouri Workers Center and Stand up KC.

July 8, 2024

Banker boxes with sign reading "Alaska- An Act Increasing the Minimum Wage" and "$15/hour, paid sick days, worker freedom, Better Jobs for Alaska"

Fact Sheet

A $15 Minimum Wage in Alaska Would Lift the Wages of Nearly 31,000 Workers

This fact sheet summarizes the main findings of an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), which estimates the impact of a $15 minimum wage in Alaska.

June 3, 2024

Testimony

In Support of One Fair Wage In Massachusetts

On March 11, 2024, Yannet Lathrop testified before the Massachusetts Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions in support of a fair wage for tipped workers.

March 12, 2024

Insights & Research

Featured Insights

In Support of Policies That Improve Working Conditions, Empower Working People, and Hold Corporations Accountable

The Unemployed Worker Study

REI Workers Speak Out: Racial Discrimination, Inequity, and the Fight for a Fair Workplace

NELP and Partners File Amicus Brief Defending Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Homecare Workers

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Minimum Wage Basics: Local Minimum Wage Laws

In Opposition to a Bill to Cut Tipped Workers’ Wage in Colorado Localities

Letter to Michigan Gov. Whitmer on Efforts to Lower Tipped Workers’ Wages

Why New York City Needs a Higher City Minimum Wage

Raises from Coast to Coast in 2025

The Case for Raising Wages and Improving Benefits at New York and New Jersey Airports

In Support of Minimum Wage Increases for the City of Boulder

Terrence Wise, Fast Food Worker

A $15 Minimum Wage in Alaska Would Lift the Wages of Nearly 31,000 Workers

In Support of One Fair Wage In Massachusetts

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