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.

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.

Press Clips | June 2, 2017

Minnesota Governor Rejects GOP-Backed Wage Suppression

Via: Rewire

Christine Owens praises Minnesota governor for vetoing preemption bill.

Press Clips | May 16, 2017

How Republicans Are Blocking Cities From Raising the Minimum Wage

Via: New Republic

When it comes to local actions that raise wages for workers, the value of local control goes out the window.

Press Clips | April 13, 2017

More than Half of Minneapolis City Council Members Support $15-an-hour Minimum Wage

Via: The Star Tribune

NELP expert Laura Huizar comments on a $15 minimum wage proposal in Minneapolis.

Press Clips | March 27, 2016

NY Times: California Nears Deal to Adopt a $15 State Minimum Wage

Via: New York Times

This is a very big deal, says NELP’s Paul Sonn.

Press Clips | March 3, 2016

Oregon Governor Signs Landmark Minimum-Wage Law

Via: Wall Street Journal

Oregon’s tiered approach raises some concerns, says Paul Sonn.

Press Clips | February 21, 2016

NY Times: When a State Balks at a City’s Minimum Wage

Via: New York Times

Preemption has limited what localities can do to raise wages, says Tsedeye Gebreselassie.

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.

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