Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is of course a fan of the $15 “living wage”: On the U.S. Senate side of Sanders’ career, he’s seeking interns: A lot of people were curious: So what does the internship pay? Better than what Hillary “pays” interns, but still not a “living wage” by Sanders’ own definition. Here’s what […]
In some areas of the country, the #FightFor15 movement, which has the support of the White House, has managed to convince local governments to dramatically increase the minimum wage. What effect does that have on hiring? That kind of cause and effect might have something to do with why labor unions in Los Angeles want […]
“Raise the Wage” activists last year protested Wal-Mart and demanded that the retail giant raise employee pay. Wal-Mart did raise its starting wage, but an ensuing cut in worker hours soon had progressives scratching their heads. Cuts in hours might have just been the tip of the iceberg: Coincidental timing was spotted: Go figure. Read […]