Minnesota has what s been described as one of the toughest wage-theft laws in the country. But labor leaders say there still isn t much recourse for construction workers. Hearings will be held this week on a bill they hope will address the issue. .
A pair of Illinois state lawmakers is introducing legislation to phase out what is known as the "subminimum wage" for tipped workers in the restaurant industry. The measures were introduced on behalf of One Fair Wage, an advocacy organization for service workers, and several other groups pushing for changes in how employees in the hospitality business are paid. Rep. .
California s young adults face significant barriers to accessing higher education, affordable housing, and health care - according to a nonprofit that is fighting to advance their interests. The group Young Invincibles has just released its 2023 policy agenda, and top of the list is improving consumer protections around student debt. Sarah Bouabibsa, west advocacy manager for Young Invincibles, said they are working to convince colleges and universities to stop withholding degrees or transcripts over small debts owed to the school itself, for example. .
By Herbert White for the Charlotte Post, with support from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Charlotte Post-Public News Service Collaboration. Unions have impacted every American worker. From laws that curb the use of child labor to the 40-hour work week and holidays off, organized labor demanded - on occasion forced - governments and corporations to provide benefits and protections most people take for granted. .
Even With Thinning Ranks, Unions Organize for Change. Second in a series. Unions have impacted every American worker. From laws that curb the use of child labor to the 40-hour work week and holidays off, organized labor demanded – on occasion forced –.