Minimum Wage Increase, Economic Issues Are News Gathering Topics In JRN 336 By John McNamara Journalism students in the newswriting & reporting II class at Central Connecticut State University are on the government and public policy beat in the Spring semester of 2024. They are gathering information, interviewing local officials, attending a New Britain Common … Continue reading CCSU Journalism Students Cover Local Government In Spring Semester Class
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The National “Fight For 15” Will Continue After COVID Relief Act Passage
Connecticut and other states are on a path to $15 an hour but the federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour, an amount that keeps the working poor in poverty or juggling multiple jobs to survive. By Eshawney Gaston | March 3, 2021 I’m one of America’s … Continue reading The National “Fight For 15” Will Continue After COVID Relief Act Passage
City Council Gives Nod To $10.10 An Hour A Year Early
Council President Mike Trueworthy's resolution on a $10.10 minimum wage for city employees not covered by labor agreements or other contracts won a 10-5 vote at the Common Council April 9th.It came on the heels of President Obama's visit to CCSU to rally support for federal legislation that languishes in the GOP controlled U.S. House … Continue reading City Council Gives Nod To $10.10 An Hour A Year Early
DEMOS Report: A Higher Wage Is Possible
From http://www.demos.orgThere is enormous public support for increasing the minimum wage in recognition of deep recessions and income equality. DEMOS' new report shares how it can be done:November 19, 2013|Catherine Ruetschlin,Amy TraubAmerican workers are working harder for less, with productivity rising but living standards stagnant or declining.1At the same time, stock market wealth and incomes … Continue reading DEMOS Report: A Higher Wage Is Possible
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