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Since 1938, employers in California have been able to apply for a certificate that allows them to pay employees with disabilities less than minimum wage – in some cases as little as $ 2 an hour. Some say the program, called 14(c), creates opportunities for people who otherwise could not …
Read More »Labor Icon Dolores Huerta Arrested While Supporting A Wage Increase For Fresno County Caregivers
High-profile workers rights activist Dolores Huerta was one of several people cited with misdemeanor charges while protesting at a Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting today. The 89-year-old who helped establish the National Farmworkers Association with Cesar Chavez was calling for higher wages for caregivers. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies cited …
Read More »Merced caregivers want pay raise above minimum wage
United Domestic Workers has been in negotiations with Merced County since October Union members say they deserve more than a minimum wage increase Members also hope to receive health benefits … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officials worry wage hike will cause unemployment
Nearly 60 percent of Merced County workers will be impacted, according to study Uneducated, those who lack skills will be impacted the most, UC Merced economist says Minimum wage increase may cause some Valley residents to leave, small businesses to close … Click to Continue »
Read More »California lawmakers OK highest statewide minimum wage
Merced Assemblyman Adam Gray voted against the pay hike Some Merced County business owners fear the hike will hurt their stores Supporters said more than 2 million of the state’s poorest workers will benefit … Click to Continue »
Read More »$15 state minimum wage could help some but cost others their jobs
Merced business owner has mixed feelings about wage hike Farmworker says extra income would help: ‘Life is expensive’ Experts say legislation may have unintended consequences … Click to Continue »
Read More »Minimum wage initiative set for California’s fall ballot
Measure would raise statewide minimum to $ 15 an hour by 2021 Sponsor of measure is SEIU United Healthcare Workers West Supporters could withdraw initiative up to June 30, amid Capitol talks … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Reaction to LA’s Minimum Wage Hike
It’s what most of us expect to make when we enter the working world. Minimum wage. Currently at $ 9 an hour in most California cities including Fresno. Slated to rise to $ 10 statewide in January. But if Fresno follows in the footsteps of Los Angeles, minimum wage could …
Read More »Minimum wage going up in LA
Los Angeles city council votes to take minimum wage from $ 9 to $ 15 in the next 5 years.
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