Citywide Minimum Wage Laws provides an overview of a new trend in wage legislation that has emerged in recent years at the municipal level. This policy brief provides background on these new laws, comparing them to other wage legislation and summarizing research findings on their economic impact.
Based on responses from a spot survey conducted in January and February 2006, many employers and the large majority of workers in New York City do not know how much the minimum wage is in New York State. The findings suggest the need for greater public education, especially of small employers and workers.
Wal-Mart epitomizes crisis of work By Annette Bernhardt
Across the country this week, communities are holding town hall meetings and other public events to talk about what Wal-Mart means for America. It’s a watershed moment that signals a distinct turn in the debates about the company.
