Reported about 17 hours ago
Starting July 1, new minimum wage laws have increased pay for over 880,000 workers in states like Alaska, Oregon, and D.C. Notable raises include D.C.'s wage rising from $17.50 to $17.95 per hour, with many major cities like Chicago and San Francisco also implementing hikes. The Economic Policy Institute reports that nearly 60% of affected workers are women. These increases aim to provide relief amidst an affordability crisis fueled by inflation, although calls for further federal adjustments to the stagnant minimum wage persist.
Source: YAHOO