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Minimum Wage

Sep 12

Behind Biden’s Policies Is a Sea Change in How Economists Think

For decades, economic theories and mathematical models were valued more than real-world evidence. But that has changed, and the impact on public policy will be huge.
By Michael Tomasky
Amazon minimum wage
Oct 2

Amazon Hikes Minimum Wage at Prime Time to Win 2018 Holiday Season

Walmart and Target are under the pressure to match Amazon's offer.
By Sissi Cao
The Assembly chamber in the New Jersey statehouse.
Mar 20

‘Taxpayer Scorecard’ Grades NJ Lawmakers Based on How They Voted

Seventeen Republicans were dubbed “Champion of the Taxpayer,” while 34 Democrats received the title of “Champion of Big Government.”
By Christian Hetrick
Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Mar 30

Bill de Blasio Is Upset a Minimum Wage Hike Was Dropped From the State Budget

By Ross Barkan
Gov. Andrew Cuomo with Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Photo: Getty)
Mar 23

Cuomo: Mayoral Control Deal Will ‘More Likely’ Come Post-Budget

By Will Bredderman
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, left, today with Councilman Mark Levine (Photo: Will Bredderman/New York Observer).
Mar 5

NY Attorney General Declares Fast Food Wage Theft a ‘Crime Wave’

By Will Bredderman
Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks today at the Hotel and Motel Trades Council headquarters (Photo: Will Bredderman/New York Observer).
Feb 24

Cuomo Rallies With Labor for Wage Hike Plan

By Will Bredderman
(Photo: Instagram/Tana Wojczuk)
Jan 19

Afternoon Bulletin: Min. Wage Hikes, Book Culture Sells Out of Charlie Hebdo and More

By Aisling Brennan
Gov.Andrew Cuomo (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Jan 18

Andrew Cuomo Calls for $10.50 Minimum Wage Statewide, $11.50 in New York City

By Ross Barkan
Fast-food workers. (Getty Images)
Dec 4

300,000 New York Workers Are Paid Less than Minimum Wage

By John Bonazzo
HRA Commissioner Steven Banks.
Nov 24

De Blasio Administration Says Anti-Inequality Plans Key to Combating Hunger

By Will Bredderman
Christie joins MacArthur and supporters at the Mastoris Diner in Bordentown.
Oct 23

Christie clarifies voter mechanism comments: ‘I was talking about Republican governors being in charge’

By Chase Brush
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a Working Families Party rally.
Oct 9

Working Families Party Hosts Pol-Studded Pre-Election Pep Rally

By Will Bredderman
Luis Sepulveda, Ruben Diaz Jr., Daniel Squadron and Melissa Mark-Viverito crowd around Bill de Blasio as he signs the executive order (Photo: Will Bredderman).
Sep 30

De Blasio Orders ‘Living Wage’ Hike at Companies Getting City Subsidies

By Will Bredderman
Fast-food workers. (Getty Images)
Sep 3

With Fast Food Strikes, Some See Momentum for Minimum Wage Hike

By Jillian Jorgensen
Comptroller Scott Stringer. (Screengrab: NY1)
Jun 18

Scott Stringer: It Will Be ‘Challenging’ for Biz to Adapt to $13 Minimum Wage

By Ross Barkan
Council members Robert Cornegy Jr. and I. Daneek Miller
Apr 30

Minimum Wage Hearing Yields Mixed Testimonies

By Kelly Weill
Daniel Squadron announces his fair wage bill
Apr 16

Democratic Lawmakers Push Higher Wage Mandates for Big Businesses

By Kelly Weill
Mayor Bill de Blasio at his State of the City address. (Photo: NYC Mayor's Office)
Apr 2

Bill de Blasio Still Backing City-Based Minimum Wage Hike

By Ross Barkan
Michael Bloomberg. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty)
Mar 14

Bloomberg Slams Minimum Wage Hike, Says He Doesn’t Miss Old Gig a Bit

By Jill Colvin
Melissa Mark-Viverito and other advocates rallying earlier today.
Feb 14

Council Members Rally for Higher NYC Minimum Wage

By Kelly Weill
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Feb 11

Cuomo Cool to de Blasio’s Minimum Wage Push

By Colin Campbell
Mayor Bill de Blasio at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address. (Photo: Getty)
Feb 10

De Blasio’s Minimum Wage Hike May Face Resistance in Albany

By Ross Barkan
The stage set for Mayor Bill de Blasio's first State of the City speech.
Feb 10

De Blasio to Announce Push for City Control of Minimum Wage

By Jill Colvin
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