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By Domenic Strazzabosco April marks the tenth anniversary of Seattle taking a new path on its minimum wage. On April 1, 2015, the city became the first in the United States to enact a $15 minimum ...
The Washington state minimum wage is $16.66 an hour. That's the highest state minimum in the United States. Seattle's increased to $20.76 this year, with some exceptions. Nate Sanford is a Murrow ...
The shrinking of Filson's Seattle-area manufacturing workforce parallels the broader decline in U.S. apparel production.
Indiana hasn’t raised its minimum wage in 16 years, even though the cost of living — rent, gas, groceries and child care — has steadily climbed. Adjusted for inflation, the ...
Here are three statements for your consideration. 1) The minimum wage should be set at $0 per hour; 2) Landlords should be ...
A 2023 California law mandated a significant increase in the pay of fast food workers, with a floor of $20 an hour in larger ...
The minimum wage went up this week in both Seattle and Washington state. By the numbers: As of Jan. 1, all Seattle employers must pay their workers at least $20.76 per hour. The state minimum wage ...
Seattle turned into a vastly riskier place to live for poor people. It became nearly impossible to afford even the cheapest market-rate housing.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor leaders, politicians and civil rights activists are mourning the death of Alexis Herman, the first ...
The fundraising campaign was unique. The theatre had secured a $500,000 gift for to renovate the 226-seat venue, but needed ...
Many UW students are currently making the decision to remain in Seattle over the summer for reasons such as successfully ...