Columbia research firm adopts living wage
A public-policy research firm has adopted a “living wage” for employees at its Howard County headquarters that exceeds that state minimum wage by more than $5 per hour. IMPAQ International […]
UM students explore hiking their minimum wage
College is a breeding ground for progressive ideas — and the Student Government Association at the University of Maryland, College Park takes that notion to heart.
Ikea raises hourly pay for U.S. retail workers
Ikea's U.S. division is raising the minimum wage for thousands of its retail workers, pegging it to the cost of living in each location, instead of its competition.
Johns Hopkins workers rally for higher pay
Workers at Johns Hopkins Hospital have been rallying for higher pay at the esteemed medical center.
Wage bill affecting Wal-Mart dies in D.C.
WASHINGTON — An effort to require Wal-Mart and other large retailers to pay their employees a “living wage” of at least $12.50 an hour met its end Tuesday when the […]
Wage bill affecting Wal-Mart dies in D.C.
WASHINGTON — An effort to require Wal-Mart and other large retailers to pay their employees a “living wage” of at least $12.50 an hour met its end Tuesday when the […]
Mayor to get D.C. ‘living wage’ bill by Friday
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the D.C. Council says a bill requiring Wal-Mart and other large retailers to pay their employees at least $12.50 an hour will be on Mayor […]










