Legislators to try to live on minimum wage
Five Minnesota House members are trying to live on the minimum wage this week. They expect to get a sense, as St. Paul Rep John Lesch puts it, of what it’s like “to walk in the shoes of our constituents.”
Bangladeshi workers to speak at University of Minnesota
Two Bangladeshi workers, including one who survived a factory collapse, will speak at a public event Friday at the University of Minnesota.
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Video: Myth and reality about minimum wage workers
It’s a widely held myth that most minimum wage workers are teenagers who don’t depend on the income. In reality, 81% of the Minnesotans who will benefit from a higher wage are 20 or older.
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Video: Myth and reality about the minimum wage and Minnesota’s economy
Opponents of a higher minimum wage say it could hurt Minnesota’s economy, but research proves otherwise. Raising the wage would boost economic growth and reduce dependence on public assistance.
UAW says outside political pressure led to loss at VW
Outside pressure, from Republican politicians and business-backed lobbies, led to the United Auto Workers’ narrow loss in the mid-February union recognition vote at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., union leaders said.
St. Paul teachers to rally Tuesday
Just days before a scheduled strike vote, members of the St. Paul Federation of Teachers will rally at school district headquarters.
Analysis: Raising the minimum wage would boost Minnesota’s economy
Minnesota’s economy would benefit from an increase in the minimum wage. Poverty would be reduced, as would reliance on public assistance programs.
Analysis: Raising the minimum wage would not lead to job loss
Economic studies indicate that raising the minimum wage will likely have a modest but positive impact on job creation.
Labor Education Service offers spring courses
The University of Minnesota Labor Education Service is offering courses this spring on Trade Union Administration and Basic Steward Training.
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Video: Myth and reality about the minimum wage and jobs
Despite the widespread notion that raising the minimum wage leads to fewer jobs, the research proves otherwise. Studies show little or no evidence of job loss even in border areas.