Current news on minimum waye
I believe you meant "minimum wage". Here are some current news updates on minimum wage:
United States:
- In January 2022, the federal minimum wage in the United States increased from $7.25 to $7.25 per hour, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Many states and cities have implemented higher minimum wages, with some exceeding $15 per hour. For example, California, Massachusetts, and New York have minimum wages of $15.50, $15, and $14.20, respectively.
- There are ongoing efforts to increase the federal minimum wage, with some lawmakers advocating for a $15 per hour minimum wage.
International:
- In the United Kingdom, the National Living Wage (NLW) increased from £8.91 to £9.50 per hour in April 2022.
- In Canada, the federal minimum wage is $15.00 per hour, and some provinces have implemented higher minimum wages. For example, Ontario has a minimum wage of $15.50 per hour.
- In Australia, the national minimum wage is $21.60 per hour, and some states have implemented higher minimum wages. For example, Victoria has a minimum wage of $23.60 per hour.
Recent developments:
- In March 2022, the International Labor Organization (ILO) called for a global minimum wage of at least $12.50 per hour to help reduce poverty and inequality.
- In February 2022, a study by the Economic Policy Institute found that increasing the federal minimum wage in the United States to $15 per hour could lift the wages of over 30 million workers and reduce poverty by 4.5%.
- In January 2022, a group of major companies, including Amazon, Google, and Facebook, announced that they would increase their minimum wages to $15 per hour or higher.
These are just a few examples of current news updates on minimum wage. If you're looking for more information or specific updates on a particular country or region, feel free to ask!