Commentary: Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.

Adding to this operational mix is a growing number of states that plan to raise the minimum wage in 2026. These statewide ...

The last time the federal minimum wage increased, Barack Obama had just taken office, the iPhone 3GS was the hot new gadget and you could still rent DVDs at Blockbuster. Since July 2009, the number ...

I just read a letter to the editor, “Hurt by minimum-wage laws” (July 13). This letter struck me as a perfect example of a person stating an objection to something, the minimum wage, and trying to ...

New Zealand's minimum wage is now $23.95 an hour, up from $13.75 in 2013 and $20 in 2021.

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This July marks 15 years since the federal minimum wage was last increased. Given the federal wage floor is not indexed to inflation, nor any other measure such as productivity growth, it’s been stuck ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Americans in roughly 20 states can expect the minimum wage to increase ...

Renters across the US have something to cheer about: Rents declined in November, making it a bit more affordable for many—especially those earning minimum wage. Across the 50 largest metros, the ...

Edith Rangel is one of 250 permanent employees who will benefit from an increase in the San Diego Community College District’s minimum wage increase. Photo credit: Courtesy, SDCCD The San Diego ...

MIAMI — Minimum-wage workers in Florida will see a subtle increase in their paycheck in 2025 thanks to a state constitutional amendment approved by voters nearly five years ago. In 2020, voters ...