Commentary | December 9, 2016

Why Trump’s Labor Secretary Is an Extreme Contradiction

Via: CNN.com

Opposition to workers’ rights is bread and butter for fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder.

News Releases | December 8, 2016

NELP Raises Serious Concerns Over Fast-Food CEO’s Nomination for Labor Secretary

It’s hard to think of anyone less suited for the job of lifting up America’s forgotten workers than Andrew Puzder.

Commentary | November 29, 2016

Fight for $15 Has Brought $62 Billion in Raises and Counting to Underpaid Workers

Via: PBS Newshour

What would really move the needle for U.S. workers? $15 an hour and a union.

News Releases | November 29, 2016

Fight for $15’s Four-Year Impact: $62 Billion in Raises for America’s Workers

The Fight for $15 marks its 4th anniversary today with strikes, protests, and civil disobedience from coast to coast.

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(…)

News Releases | November 9, 2016

On President-Elect Trump’s Victory and What It Means for America’s Workers

Too many working people have been left out and left behind, for far too long.

Commentary | October 20, 2016

A Higher Minimum Wage Will Help Maine’s Elderly

Via: Bangor Daily News

One in three working seniors in Maine will get a raise.

News Releases | August 30, 2016

On New Jersey Governor Christie Vetoing $15 Minimum Wage

Governor Christie rejected a measure that would have gradually increased the state’s minimum wage to $15.

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