The first attempt at establishing a national minimum wage, a part of 1933’s sweeping National Industrial Recovery Act, was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1935. But in 1938, under the Fair…
In which John discusses the minimum wage, and whether raising the minimum wage would negatively affect employment in the United States. Thanks to Rosianna for graphics and research help: …
See who raised the minimum wage and when throughout history. SUBSCRIBE to TIME’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/timemagazine?sub_confirmation=1 For the latest TIME video: …
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Oklahoma Lt. Governor hopeful Cathy Cummings and her husband live on minimum wage for a month. See their struggles in this 20 minute video.
Professor Williams explains the dynamics of the minimum wage law and why it discriminates against low-skill or “non-preferred workers”. http://www.LibertyPen.com.
Washington state has the highest minimum wage in the nation at $9.32. Can the state’s low-wage workers can meet their basic needs without assistance? Economics correspondent Paul Solman …
In 2015, 29 states will have minimum wages above the federal minimum of $7.25. While supporters herald the move as a victory for low-wage workers, critics argue that the policy “squeezes…