We know it’s hard to believe, but apparently companies consider the cost of labor when picking locations for businesses. Walmart is shuttering nearly 150 stores across the US and it’s no surprise that those that are getting axed are in areas with higher minimum wages. “It can’t be a coincidence that Wal-Mart’s scalpel targeted stores in…
Connor D. Wolf Six minimum wage advocates were arrested Monday during a rally at Logan International Airport in Boston for refusing to comply with state police. The protest was part of a national movement aimed at bringing attention to low-wage airport workers and a $15 minimum wage. State police were forced to take action after…
Connor D. Wolf Oregon Democratic Gov. Kate Brown unveiled a proposal Thursday to bring the state minimum wage to roughly $15 an hour, just a week after accepting a $100,000 union contribution. Brown has done little to increase the minimum wage in the year since taking office. She made the policy a sudden priority, however, after…
The Ride-Share Market Serves The Labor Force & People Are Mad by Avens O’Brien The internet outrage machine is at it again, with Twitter & Facebook angry yet again at the surge pricing of Uber. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Uber is an app for your phone that enables people to request rides from…
Connor D. Wolf Walmart was hit hard financially this past year after it decided to increase its own minimum wage in response to national pressure, according to a prominent business leader Monday. Walmart and several other large companies earlier this year decided to raise the minimum wage above what the law requires. CKE Restaurants President Andy Puzder, however,…
Connor D. Wolf Popeyes President Cheryl Bachelder blasted her competitors recently for making a big deal out of minimum wage increases, but, according to some experts, the critique disregards certain businesses more likely to be adversely impacted. In her criticism, Bachelder argued every business has to deal with minimum wage increases, so its just a matter…
Connor D. Wolf Republican presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson walked back his opposition to raising the minimum wage Wednesday, just a day after adamantly opposing it. Candidates fielded questions on the minimum wage during the Republican debate Tuesday, and Carson was among those opposed to raising it. The next day he got a little mushy, noting he…
Connor D. Wolf New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday a first of its kind executive order to raise the minimum wage for state workers to $15 an hour in the latest effort to enact the policy statewide. “I believe that if you work hard and work full-time, you should not be condemned to…
Connor D. Wolf During Fox Business Network’s fourth Republican presidential debate, several candidates made clear they are opposed to increasing the minimum wage. Prior to the debate, activists across the country participated in a nationwide protest. They demanded the minimum wage be increased to $15 an hour. Currently, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour….
Connor D. Wolf A coalition of business and labor groups launched a campaign Wednesday in opposition to New York raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour. The main goal of Minimum Wage Reality Check Campaign is to educate state residents. The coalition hopes to inform New York about the negative consequences of a $15…