Two beloved Black-owned businesses in Central District to close down in January
SEATTLE — One beloved Black-owned business in Seattle's Central District closed its doors in early January, and another will ...
21 states raised their minimum wage in January: The highest minimum is not in California or New York
Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the ...
China's Minimum Wage Rose 170% Since Americans' Last Bump Up
According to Trading Economics, citing the country's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, China's minimum monthly wage stood at 960 yuan renminbi in 2009, equating to roughly $131 that ...
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Central District Icon Jackson’s Catfish Corner Is Closed Permanently, Again
Owner Terrell Jackson cited the changing neighborhood and the minimum wage hike as factors in his decision to close ...
Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Hurts Workers
Seattle's minimum wage increased to $20.76 per hour on Wednesday, and at least one business has already closed because of it.