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Economy Politics

President Obama Increases Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

Feminist Newswire | February 14th, 2014

President Obama signed an Executive Order Wednesday increasing the minimum wage for new federal contractors to $10.10 per hour.

Politics

Senate Democratic Women Speak Out In Support of Raising the Minimum Wage

Feminist Newswire | January 31st, 2014

“Full time work should not be rewarded with full time poverty. Hardworking men and women who are busting their tails in full-time jobs should have a chance to support themselves and their families and build a little economic security. It is time for Congress to act and raise the minimum wage.”

Labor Rights Politics

President Obama Discusses Income Inequality, Calls for Change

Feminist Newswire | December 6th, 2013

“I believe this is the defining challenge of our time: Making sure our economy works for every working American.”

Activism Labor Rights

Fast Food Workers Continue Strikes In Largest Action Yet

Feminist Newswire | December 5th, 2013

This will be the largest action yet in the recent history of the fast food labor movement, with actions in 200 cities. Protesters are calling for $15 an hour wages, almost double the current federal minimum wage of $7.25.

Economy Labor Rights

Massachusetts Senate Votes to Raise State Minimum Wage to $11

Feminist Newswire | November 21st, 2013

The raise will help over 600,000 workers, particularly women, who make up nearly two-thirds of minimum wage workers nationwide.

Labor Rights

Over Half of Fast Food Workers Enrolled in Public Assistance Programs

Feminist Newswire | October 17th, 2013

52 percent of fast-food workers are forced to enroll their families in public assistance programs to get by, costing American taxpayers almost $7 billion annually.

Uncategorized

California To Gradually Raise Minimum Wage

Feminist Newswire | September 27th, 2013

California enacted a law Wednesday that will gradually raise the minimum wage from $8 to $10 an hour.

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