Philly airport workers file federal safety complaints
Subcontracted employees at the Philadelphia International Airport will on Monday announce the filing of numerous federal complaints alleging safety hazards.
Religious leaders to PHL airport: Share the wealth
Members of interfaith coalition POWER gathered today to rally for living wages for employees of airport subcontractors.
Philly airport workers will rally today for living wages
The administration claims City Council doesn’t have the authority to make contractors pay living wages and won’t force airport subcontractors to do so. cit
PA could see a minimum wage increase higher than the federal rate
Rep. Ed Neilson (D-Phila.) introduced legislation today that would increase Pennsylvania’s state minimum wage to $7.35, a rate higher than [...]
More New Yorkers working in low-wage jobs
Nearly half of employed people in the Bronx are in low-wage jobs.
Mass. Senate president seeks minimum wage hike
Senate President Therese Murray told business leaders it may be time for Massachusetts to raise the minimum wage.
New York fast-food workers turn up heat in bid for better pay
Hundreds of fast-food restaurant workers in New York City are expected to walk off the job on Thursday in what organizers said would be their largest rally yet for better pay.
Lawmakers reach deal on minimum wage
State lawmakers reached a deal on raising the minimum wage, but some advocates aren’t satisfied.
Minimum wage standards expanded, but not to airport subcontractors
City Council on Thursday expanded the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard ordinance to require city companies and [...]