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Big corporations have come out in favor of increasing the minimum wage to $15. So what's going on here?
Big corporations have come out in favor of increasing the minimum wage to $15. So what's going on here?
 
Two new studies confirm that a higher minimum wage would not be an unalloyed gain for low-wage workers.
Two new studies confirm that a higher minimum wage would not be an unalloyed gain for low-wage workers.
 
As he nears inauguration this week, President-Elect Joe Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion relief package.
As he nears inauguration this week, President-Elect Joe Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion relief package.
 
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon documents a leading national business group’s dubious political calculation.
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon documents a leading national business group’s dubious political calculation.
 
The low-wage workforce imported by the companies killed many middle-class jobs from the early 1980s — and raised injury rates among the disposable migrant workers.
The low-wage workforce imported by the companies killed many middle-class jobs from the early 1980s — and raised injury rates among the disposable migrant workers.
 
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has food pantries on its campuses — for its teachers.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has food pantries on its campuses — for its teachers.
 
On Sunday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper.
On Sunday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate has dropped from the 10.9 percent 2010 high we experienced following The Great Recession to 4.0 percent in October. But that’s not uniform across the state.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate has dropped from the 10.9 percent 2010 high we experienced following The Great Recession to 4.0 percent in October. But that’s not uniform across the state.
 
There is a great deal of public discussion right now about the minimum wage.
There is a great deal of public discussion right now about the minimum wage.
 
Corporate profits declined 2.9% in the first quarter of 2019 even as wages grew at an annual rate of 10.1%. This sure sounds like an economy that is benefiting the 99%.
Corporate profits declined 2.9% in the first quarter of 2019 even as wages grew at an annual rate of 10.1%. This sure sounds like an economy that is benefiting the 99%.
 
First, Cal Cunningham called for the impeachment of President Trump. Now, Cunningham has joined Erica Smith in calling for a higher minimum wage.
First, Cal Cunningham called for the impeachment of President Trump. Now, Cunningham has joined Erica Smith in calling for a higher minimum wage.
 
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that doubles the federally mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour.
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that doubles the federally mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour.
 
Tuition costs have been rising at a rate that’s almost eight times faster than wage growth, and yet survey after survey indicates graduates are still woefully unprepared when entering the workforce.
Tuition costs have been rising at a rate that’s almost eight times faster than wage growth, and yet survey after survey indicates graduates are still woefully unprepared when entering the workforce.
 
Now and then you'll encounter a public servant actually questioning the bad numbers propping up a bad policy proposal, and it's as refreshing as, well, any scene from a lite beer commercial. Remember when the Maryland county executive held back on imposing a $15 per hour minimum wage.
Now and then you'll encounter a public servant actually questioning the bad numbers propping up a bad policy proposal, and it's as refreshing as, well, any scene from a lite beer commercial. Remember when the Maryland county executive held back on imposing a $15 per hour minimum wage.
 
Once again teachers will descend on the state capital to call for more public school funding, Medicaid expansion, and a $15 minimum wage for all school workers.
Once again teachers will descend on the state capital to call for more public school funding, Medicaid expansion, and a $15 minimum wage for all school workers.
 
This week, France set itself on fire; the stock market tumbled; and news broke that low-wage employment tumbled in the city of Seattle.
This week, France set itself on fire; the stock market tumbled; and news broke that low-wage employment tumbled in the city of Seattle.
 
The John Locke Foundation’s policy position on the minimum wage concludes with this recommendation
The John Locke Foundation’s policy position on the minimum wage concludes with this recommendation
 
Much of the economic news lately is focusing on the fact that labor is becoming a scarce commodity
Much of the economic news lately is focusing on the fact that labor is becoming a scarce commodity
 
Municipal sewage systems jettisoned tens of millions of gallons of untreated human waste into Hurricane Florence floodwaters, dwarfing the hog manure lagoon discharges state and national media cited as public health and environmental hazards
Municipal sewage systems jettisoned tens of millions of gallons of untreated human waste into Hurricane Florence floodwaters, dwarfing the hog manure lagoon discharges state and national media cited as public health and environmental hazards
 
As part of the US-Mexico trade deal that was announced last week, the Trump administration argued for and won a $16 per hour minimum wage for auto and auto parts workers in the United States and Mexico
As part of the US-Mexico trade deal that was announced last week, the Trump administration argued for and won a $16 per hour minimum wage for auto and auto parts workers in the United States and Mexico
 
The September jobs report continues America's economic winning streak under President Trump, evidenced by strong job creation, rising wages, rapid business growth, soaring consumer confidence, and increased manufacturing activity.
The September jobs report continues America's economic winning streak under President Trump, evidenced by strong job creation, rising wages, rapid business growth, soaring consumer confidence, and increased manufacturing activity.
 
Today, the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) released a report outlining the limitations of traditional wage measures and how they understate compensation growth among American workers.
Today, the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) released a report outlining the limitations of traditional wage measures and how they understate compensation growth among American workers.
 
The minimum wage for state employees will rise to $15 an hour if the budget proposed by legislative leaders becomes law
The minimum wage for state employees will rise to $15 an hour if the budget proposed by legislative leaders becomes law
 
Gov. Roy Cooper took three strikes in Wake County Superior Court this week as judges ruled in favor of the General Assembly in a continuing battle over separation of powers
Gov. Roy Cooper took three strikes in Wake County Superior Court this week as judges ruled in favor of the General Assembly in a continuing battle over separation of powers
 
State Rep. John Szoka, R-Cumberland, is worried $92 million from a national Volkswagen consent decree over Clean Air Act violations might get tangled up in another separation-of-powers showdown between Gov. Roy Cooper and the General Assembly
State Rep. John Szoka, R-Cumberland, is worried $92 million from a national Volkswagen consent decree over Clean Air Act violations might get tangled up in another separation-of-powers showdown between Gov. Roy Cooper and the General Assembly
 
One subject that economists are in greatest agreement over is the negative unintended consequences of the minimum wage
One subject that economists are in greatest agreement over is the negative unintended consequences of the minimum wage
 
Last year Senators Angela Bryant (D-Halifax), Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham) and Terry Van Duyn (D-Buncombe) introduced legislation (SB 174) to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour as a way “to advance economic security in North Carolina.”
Last year Senators Angela Bryant (D-Halifax), Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham) and Terry Van Duyn (D-Buncombe) introduced legislation (SB 174) to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour as a way “to advance economic security in North Carolina.”
 
Seattle's minimum-wage hikes have made labor costs too expensive for a Subway franchise to afford to do the five-dollar footlong promotion
Seattle's minimum-wage hikes have made labor costs too expensive for a Subway franchise to afford to do the five-dollar footlong promotion
 
North Carolinians with ideas about how to use $92 million from a court settlement to improve North Carolina's air quality are encouraged to share their ideas as the State of North Carolina develops its plan
North Carolinians with ideas about how to use $92 million from a court settlement to improve North Carolina's air quality are encouraged to share their ideas as the State of North Carolina develops its plan
 
Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report on the relationship between the corporate tax rate and GDP growth
Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report on the relationship between the corporate tax rate and GDP growth
 
"Lower taxes on American business means higher wages for American workers, and it means more products made right here in the USA."
"Lower taxes on American business means higher wages for American workers, and it means more products made right here in the USA."
 
Seattle has been increasing its minimum wage over these last couple of years, and the results have thus far been predictable (at least by those that understand economics)
Seattle has been increasing its minimum wage over these last couple of years, and the results have thus far been predictable (at least by those that understand economics)
 
What do the $15 minimum wage, Obamacare, and proposed gun control laws all have in common? Of course, we could say, uncontroversially, that they are all policies supported by progressives and at least in part form the backbone of modern day progressivism's policy agenda
What do the $15 minimum wage, Obamacare, and proposed gun control laws all have in common? Of course, we could say, uncontroversially, that they are all policies supported by progressives and at least in part form the backbone of modern day progressivism's policy agenda
 
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
 
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