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Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee Demands $50 Minimum Wage: ‘Do the Math’

Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), who is running for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, defended her position in Monday night’s debate, calling for a $50 minimum wage. . The host asked Lee to defend her call for a $50 per hour minimum wage during the event, noting that this is “seven times the current national […]

​House Democrat demands $50-per-hour federal minimum wage: ‘Just do​ the math!’

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) argued Monday that a $50 hourly minimum wage is mathematically consistent. Lee tried to justify himself during a debate for candidates vying for the late Dianne Feinstein’s U.S. Senate seat. her request is The U.S. government requires businesses to pay their employees at least $50 an hour. “In the Bay Area, […]

$50 minimum wage? Here’s what U.S. Senate candidates for Calfiornia say

In Monday night’s debate, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) defended her previous push for a $50 minimum wage. “In the Bay Area, I think it was the United Way that just recently put out a report that says a family of four can barely live on $127,000,” Lee said. Other candidates also opposed it during the […]

Fast-food price hikes coming as California minimum wage hike looms

OLeary Ventures Chairman Kevin OLeary joins “The Big Money Show” to discuss the ongoing push for electric vehicles and California’s decision to increase the minimum wage. fast food prices California wages are expected to rise this spring as companies respond to the state’s $20-an-hour minimum wage law for fast-food workers, which goes into effect on […]

Trump, Allies Wage War on Ex-DeSantis PAC Consultant Jeff Roe

Jeff Roe, a Republican consultant who previously served as a top adviser to the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, is reportedly gaining traction in the Trump world. Citing four sources familiar with the conversation, Politico's First up is Daniel Lipman. report Former President Donald Trump and his aides “instructed Republican candidates who voted against […]

Fatburger owner to raise prices, trim hours amid minimum wage hike

The owners of four Fatburger franchises in Los Angeles are raising menu prices and shortening workers' hours to offset an impending California law that would raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour. and abolished paid leave. Marcus Wahlberg, who owns the popular outpost, said he was forced to take drastic action […]

U.S. employers added 216,000 in December and wage growth solid too

US employment growth ended the year on a strong note with solid growth. (iStock) Latest figures show employment rose by 216,000 in December Overview of employment situation We were able to end 2023 on a strong note, exceeding expectations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employment growth in December was seen in several […]

Here are the jobs that will see major wage growth in 2024

According to PayScale, the 10 jobs that posted the biggest wage increases last year will remain popular well into 2024. For 2023, Customer Service Assistant Manager, Hairdresser, Master Plumber, Auto Body Repairman, Job Coach, and Audio/Visual Technician are some of the roles the company is focusing on most in its recent year-end report Met. Demand […]