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What A $20 Minimum Wage Will Do To California's Fast Food Industry And Poverty Problem

A $20 minimum wage that went into effect this week will squeeze the California fast-food industry, but it won't solve the poverty problem of the country's most populous state.

International Business Times

The doomsters were wrong about the minimum wage. They’re wrong about Labour’s new deal for workers, too

This is a policy that could make a radical difference – as long as it’s not watered down like the green prosperity plan, says the Guardian’s economics editor Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK

How Much Does Joe Biden Earn Compared to Latin American Presidents? Here's the Ranking

Uruguay's president has the highest salary in the region, but it's still a little over half of what Biden earns every month as head of state

Latin Times

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Is California’s Minimum Wage Increase a Way to Collect More Taxes?

The California minimum wage increase for fast food workers could boost paychecks — and the state’s budget.

Kiplinger

Minimum Wage Is Now $20 an Hour for California Fast Food Workers

The new minimum wage for fast food workers in California took effect on April 1.

Kiplinger

Business wants pay rises for Australia’s lowest paid workers limited to 2% – but what about executives?

Average pay of top bosses has increased from 17 times average earnings in early 90s to about 55 times now. What about those on minimum wage?

The Guardian - AU

California Fast Food Workers Get $20 Hourly Minimum

The minimum wage for many fast food workers in California rose to $20 per hour on Monday, sparking joy for employees but warnings of likely price increases in the state which already faces a high cost of living.

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Rise in UK minimum wage leaves millions short of real living wage

Lowest-paid will be £1,000 short of the figure paid by some employers to reflect actual household costs

The Guardian - UK

Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today

It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours.

WEKU

Starting Monday, Fast Food Workers In California To Get Minimum Wage Of $20 Per Hour

The law was passed by Democrats in the state Legislature last year, acknowledging the considerable number of the over 500,000 fast-food workers.

Latin Times

The UK’s new minimum wage ‘badly needed’ but many calling for more

UK’s new legal minimum wage gets a 9.8 percent rise, the highest boost since 2001. But with inflation, it’s not enough.

Al Jazeera

California Fast Food Workers to See $20 Minimum Wage Take Effect Monday

The measure is a result of a law passed last year by Democrats in the state Legislature

Latin Times

Starting Monday, Fast Food Workers In California To Get Minimum Wage Of $20 Per Hour

The law was passed by Democrats in the state Legislature last year, acknowledging the considerable number of the over 500,000 fast-food workers.

International Business Times

California Fast Food Workers To Receive Minimum Wage

California's new law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to /hr, balancing industry concerns and worker needs.

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UK Government Plans To Gradually Increase Minimum Wage From 2025

Britain's decision to slow down minimum wage increase in 2025 sparks debates on economic implications and worker welfare.

The Guardian - AU

The push against wage rises has begun again – it’s an argument for Australia’s poorest workers to become poorer

A 5% rise in award and minimum wages is pretty modest and won’t set fire to inflation or cause interest rates to stay high

The Guardian - UK

Minimum wage is UK’s ‘most successful economic policy in a generation’

Resolution Foundation study suggests lowest earners are £6,000 a year better off due to policy

AAP

Ai Group backs minimum wage increase of 2.8 pct

Business groups want the industrial umpire to proceed with caution on its annual minimum wage call as unions vie for a bigger boost to help workers get ahead.

The Guardian - UK

P&O Ferries boss to be questioned by MPs on working conditions

Ferry company has agreed to sign commitment it will pay maritime workers at least UK minimum wage

AAP

Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation

Unions and employer groups have clashed on the annual review of minimum and award wages and its likely influence on still-above target inflation.

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