Commentary | August 18, 2017

Montgomery County Minimum-Wage Study was Fatally Flawed

Via: Washington Post

The report should should be disregarded by the Montgomery County Council as it debates a $15 minimum wage.

Press Clips | August 8, 2017

At Walmart Academy, Training Better Managers. But With a Better Future?

Via: New York Times

If Walmart really wanted to invest in its workers, it would pay them at least $15 an hour.

News Releases | August 3, 2017

NELP, MoCo Advocates Blast Sham Study on $15 Min. Wage

The sky will not fall if Montgomery County (MD) gradually raises pay for working people.

Commentary | July 25, 2017

Congress, Raise the Minimum Wage Rather Than Take Away Healthcare

Via: The Hill

Imagine if Republicans put as much effort into raising worker pay as they have into gutting healthcare.

News Releases | July 25, 2017

NELP Supports $15 Minimum Wage in Montgomery County & Gradual Elimination of Tipped Subminimum Wage

Today, the Montgomery County Council introduced a bill to raise the county’s wage floor to $15 by 2020 or 2022.

Commentary | July 25, 2017

Minimum Wage Hike Alarmists Are Wrong

Via: NY Daily News

By all real-world measures, Seattle’s phase-in of a $15 minimum wage is working.

News Releases | July 24, 2017

Eight Years Since Last Federal Minimum Wage Increase, 21 States Remain Stuck at $7.25

20.7 million workers in these 21 states would benefit from raising the federal wage floor to $15 by 2024.

Press Clips | July 20, 2017

Trump Administration Cancels Hundreds of Obama-era Regulations

Via: Washington Post

The Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks deemphasize projects that help workers.

Commentary | July 5, 2017

UW Minimum-Wage Study Doesn’t Reflect Reality of Work in Seattle

Via: Seattle Times

A $15 minimum wage is necessary to ensure that everyone can participate in a vibrant economy.

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