Rep. Pramila Jayapal celebrates massive minimum-wage hike in Seattle and gets nailed with seething backlash
As Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington celebrated the passage of a major minimum wage increase in the city of Seattle, many on social media reacted with ridicule and ridicule. Seattle's far-left government has raised the minimum wage for all businesses starting January 1st. Some companies have already shut down, calculating that the law will […]
California’s minimum-wage law could shrink Subway further: experts
Subway cut its sandwich chain in the U.S. by 443 stores last year, but experts say the unexpected decline could continue as the chain’s California locations face minimum wage hikes. Pointed out. The fast-food giant will close a total of 733 stores in the U.S. in 2023, while adding 396 and reacquiring 79, according to […]
New York’s minimum-wage bump goes into effect — here’s how much Big Apple workers will be making
New Year's wasn't the only thing New York's minimum wage workers celebrated on Monday. That's because the drop of the ball began a series of salary increases that will take effect when the clock strikes midnight. The minimum wage in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County increased by $1, from $15 to $16. […]