Nlc news on minimum wage

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

Recent Updates:

  1. Minimum Wage Increase in 2022: The NLC has been advocating for a minimum wage increase in the United States. In 2022, the federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25 per hour, but many states have implemented higher minimum wages. The NLC continues to push for a national minimum wage increase to $15 per hour.
  2. Fight for $15: The NLC has been a key player in the Fight for $15 movement, which aims to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. The movement has gained momentum in recent years, with many cities and states implementing higher minimum wages.
  3. State-by-State Minimum Wage Updates: The NLC provides updates on minimum wage changes in individual states. For example, in 2022, California increased its minimum wage to $15 per hour, while New York increased its minimum wage to $14.20 per hour.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Minimum Wage Increase Would Boost Economy, Study Finds" (NLC, January 2022): A study by the Economic Policy Institute found that increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour would boost the economy and reduce poverty.
  2. "Fight for $15 Gains Momentum as Cities and States Raise Minimum Wage" (NLC, March 2022): The NLC reported on the growing momentum of the Fight for $15 movement, with many cities and states implementing higher minimum wages.
  3. "Minimum Wage Increase Would Help Low-Income Workers, Study Finds" (NLC, April 2022): A study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research found that increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour would help low-income workers and reduce poverty.

Key Quotes:

  1. "Raising the minimum wage is not only the right thing to do, but it's also good for the economy. It would boost consumer spending, reduce poverty, and help low-income workers make ends meet." - NLC Executive Director, Charles Kernaghan.
  2. "The Fight for $15 is not just about raising the minimum wage, it's about recognizing the value of work and ensuring that all workers are paid a living wage." - NLC Organizer, Maria Elena Durazo.

Resources:

  1. NLC Minimum Wage Resource Page: The NLC provides a comprehensive resource page on minimum wage, including information on state-by-state minimum wage changes, minimum wage increases, and the Fight for $15 movement.
  2. NLC Minimum Wage Fact Sheet: The NLC has created a fact sheet on minimum wage, which provides information on the current federal minimum wage, state-by-state minimum wage changes, and the benefits of raising the minimum wage.

I hope this information is helpful!