Politics Jun 29 Obama proposal would make 5 million more eligible for overtime Salaried workers who earn nearly $1,000 per week would become eligible for overtime pay under a proposal President Barack Obama unveiled Monday, lamenting that too many Americans are working too many hours for less pay than they deserve. By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press
Nation May 22 Why your baggage handler may be on food stamps Although Alaska Airlines has challenged in court the $15 an hour minimum wage at Seattle-Tacoma airport, they recently raised the starting wages for some of their contractors to $12 an hour. But not all airport contractors have received a raise,… By Simone Pathe
Dec 06 Watch As fast food workers protest low pay, some argue wage increases would kill jobs As fast food workers protest low pay, some argue wage increases would kill jobs…
Nation Nov 05 Watch Airport workers in suburban Seattle take on living wage debate at the ballot box Airport workers in suburban Seattle take on living wage debate at the ballot box…
Jul 17 Watch D.C. Picks Fight With Walmart Over Higher Wages for Low-Income Workers D.C. Wages Fight With Walmart Over Higher Wages for Low-Income Workers… Continue watching
Feb 02 Watch Businesses Divided over Impact of Higher Minimum Wage The Senate agreed Thursday to increase the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour after a heated debate about its potential impact on the economy. The NewsHour reports on the minimum wage gap between Idaho and neighboring Washington state. Continue watching