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.

Videos | November 10, 2015

Turning the Tide for 2016: Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Expansions that Support Working Families

This webinar introduces NELP’s newly-released Unemployment Insurance Policy Advocate’s Toolkit.

Press Clips | November 10, 2015

NY Times: Cuomo to Create $15 Minimum Wage for New York State Workers

Via: New York Times

“It shows the power of the movement towards $15 wages,” said NELP’s Paul Sonn.

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.

Blog | November 6, 2015

$15 Minimum Wage Ballot Measures Pushed for 2016 in California

Ballot measures to raise California’s minimum wage to $15 are being pushed in California.

Blog | November 6, 2015

Tacoma, WA Voters Approve $12 Local Minimum Wage

Voters in Tacoma, WA this week overwhelmingly approved raising the minimum wage to $12 by 2018.

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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