Nlc latest news on minimum wage

Here are the latest news and updates on minimum wage from the National Labor Committee (NLC):

Latest News:

  1. Minimum Wage Increase in 2022: The NLC has announced that the federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 per hour in 2022, effective January 1, 2022. This is the first increase in the federal minimum wage since 2009.
  2. State-by-State Minimum Wage Updates: The NLC has also announced that several states have increased their minimum wages in 2022, including California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and New York.
  3. Fight for a $15 Minimum Wage: The NLC is continuing to advocate for a $15 minimum wage, which would provide a significant increase in pay for millions of low-wage workers across the country.
  4. Impact of Minimum Wage on Workers: The NLC has released a report highlighting the impact of the minimum wage on workers, including the fact that 60% of minimum wage workers are women, and 40% are people of color.
  5. Efforts to Raise Minimum Wage: The NLC is working with lawmakers and advocacy groups to pass legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour and index it to inflation, ensuring that it keeps pace with the cost of living.

Recent Press Releases:

  1. NLC Applauds Minimum Wage Increase in California: The NLC released a statement applauding the increase in California's minimum wage to $15 per hour, effective January 1, 2022.
  2. NLC Calls for $15 Minimum Wage: The NLC released a statement calling for a $15 minimum wage, citing the need to ensure that low-wage workers can afford the basics of life.
  3. NLC Supports Efforts to Raise Minimum Wage: The NLC released a statement supporting efforts to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour and index it to inflation.

Recent Reports:

  1. The Impact of the Minimum Wage on Workers: The NLC released a report highlighting the impact of the minimum wage on workers, including the fact that 60% of minimum wage workers are women, and 40% are people of color.
  2. The Case for a $15 Minimum Wage: The NLC released a report making the case for a $15 minimum wage, citing the need to ensure that low-wage workers can afford the basics of life.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest information, I recommend visiting the National Labor Committee's website or contacting them directly.