Blog | November 13, 2015

Low-Wage Workers Rally Nationwide for $15, Union Rights and Power at the Ballot Box

In 270 cities and towns, tens of thousands of low-wage workers joined the “Fight for $15” day of action.

Commentary | November 13, 2015

Huffington Post: Why Is Tyson Foods Still Stealing From its Workers?

Via: Huffington Post

Decades of cases, court orders and USDOL investigations found the company owed millions to its workers.

Videos | November 13, 2015

NY1: Paul Sonn on Developments in Fight to Raise Minimum Wage

Errol Louis discussed the latest developments in the fight to raise the minimum wage with NELP’s Paul Sonn.

Commentary | November 12, 2015

BNA Occupational Safety & Health Reporter: Proposed Rule Will Protect Responsible Workers, Contractors

Via: BNA Occupational Safety & Health Reporter

The federal government has long been required to do business only with responsible contractors.

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.

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