Minimum wage in Washington to increase to $17.73 by 2027, the highest in the nation

Minimum wage in Washington to increase to $17.73 by 2027, the highest in the nation

Workers in several Democratic-led states are anticipating a pay increase in 2027, which will further increase the disparity between state minimum wages and the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Starting January 1, Washington, California, and Connecticut will boost their already high minimum wages above $17 an hour, with New Jersey and Michigan also raising […]