A man on the side of the road.

‘Jobs aren’t paying enough’: TikToker catches co-worker ‘panhandling,’ sparking debate

'Everyone wanna laugh, but he probably ain't making it on the living wages we get.'

On Dec 13, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

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‘You cannot pay your workers in passion’: Hot Topic workers walk out, leave viral letter calling out low wages

'We cannot support ourselves and our families.'

On Nov 7, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

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‘You are the reason for their business’: Hooters worker demands fair wages in viral TikTok

'These corporations are crazy.'

On Oct 9, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

Wendy's TikToker Livable Wages

‘The man was infuriated’: TikToker says Wendy’s manager gave her late-night call to berate her over negative review

She had criticized her local store over its low wages.

On Sep 20, 2021 by Kathryn Cardin

man waving arms near doorway labeled 'Senate' (l) man waving arms with caption 'Rapping Rick and Morty by Soulja Boy to the Senate Chambers until we raise the minimum wage in Kentucky' (r)

Kentucky Dem raps ‘Rick & Morty’ to try and raise the minimum wage

'Finally, a politician that can meme.'

On Sep 1, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Are you crazy?’: Healthcare worker shares job offer in viral TikTok, sparking debate over fair pay

'This is exactly why healthcare employees are doing walkouts.'

On Jul 11, 2021 by Rachel Kiley

14-year-old burger king worker at drive-thru window

‘God this is depressing’: Man celebrates 14-year-old son working ‘every day’ at Burger King

The proud dad said the kid even works 'when most kids are out enjoying their summer.'

On Jun 10, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

A robot serving food

‘They’ll hire a robot before they pay a human a living wage’: Restaurant hires robot server amid labor shortage

A restaurant says it purchased the robot due to a 'labor shortage.'

On May 20, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

A sign outside of a fast food establishment

‘This is what happens when y’all work tf outta people for only $7.25’: Viral fast-food sign sparks debate on minimum wage, working conditions

'Due to NO STAFF WE ARE CLOSED,' the sign reads.

On May 2, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema votes no to including a minimum wage increase in the coronavirus relief bill.

‘Tough to express how angry this makes me’: Video shows Democrat cheerfully voting down $15 minimum wage

A lot of people are criticizing video of Kyrsten Sinema voting.

On Mar 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Bartending

Ocasio-Cortez is bartending this week to raise awareness for minimum wage hikes

She's aiming to raise awareness about the Raise the Wage Act.

On May 28, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

unemployment rate jobs

Unemployment might be at a rare low—but the jobs situation in America is disastrous

'Employment' doesn't necessarily mean full-time work, living wages, or benefits.

On May 10, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

microworkers : Office workers sitting at their desks

We need a minimum wage for microworkers

People aren't computers, and they shouldn't be treated as such.

On Dec 11, 2017 by Claire Downs

Hamburgers cooking on grill

Dude who doesn’t understand business bashes $15 minimum wage, gets owned so hard

This is not how economics works at all.

On May 25, 2017 by David Covucci

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Kaine grills Pence over minimum wage, but he’s wrong about one thing

In recent months, Trump has voiced support for raising the minimum wage.

On Oct 4, 2016 by Dell Cameron