Research shows that well over two-thirds of low-wage workers have been the victims of wage theft, and most victims never sue or complain to government officials.

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25K Disney Workers File Class Action Lawsuit Against “The Mouse” For Not Paying A Living Wage
“I think the issues here are simple: The voters demanded that companies like Disney, who take public handouts, pay their workers a living wage,” Renick says, “Disney should not get a pass.”
You’d Need To Work 152 Hours A Week To Afford A 2-Bedroom Apartment On Minimum-Wage In Austin
The analysis shows that 25% of Black families and 23% of Hispanic families pay over half of their monthly income on housing, compared to only 15% of White households.
$44 Minimum Wage Today If Increased At Same Rate As Wall Street Bonuses Since 1985
“Since 1985, the average Wall Street bonus has increased 1,217%, from $13,970 to $184,000 in 2020.”
The Minimum Wage Should Actually Be $24 An Hour If History Is Our Guide
Our country’s productivity gains in recent decades should have translated into a minimum wage today of $24 an hour.
“Every Single Dem Who Voted Against A $15 Minimum Wage Should Be Primaried”-Krystal Ball
“Or are you on the side of the wealthy and the powerful who want to continue exploiting their workers and paying starvation wages?” -Bernie
Study: $15 Minimum Wage Would Save Billions On Public Assistance Programs
Reduced annual expenditures on SNAP alone would range from $3.3 billion to $5.4 billion.
Mexico to Raise Minimum Wage 20%
This is the second major increase in the minimum wage, which was raised by 16% in 2019.