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3.1 Low-wage workers in the US hit by COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on low-wage workers in the United States. According to a study by the Economic Policy Institute, an estimated 5.1 million low-wage workers in the US have been laid off or furloughed since the start of the pandemic. This represents nearly one-third of the total number of workers affected by the crisis. Additionally, the pandemic has further highlighted the need for a national minimum wage increase. Currently, the federal minimum wage in the US is $7.25 an hour, which is well below the poverty line for many families. The effects of the pandemic have also highlighted the need for additional measures to protect vulnerable workers, such as paid sick leave and hazard pay.
How minimum wages compared across regions in March - BusinessWorld Online
(After accounting for inflation) In March, inflation-adjusted wages were 18.6% to 25.8% lower than the current daily minimum wages across the country. This meant that workers were taking P75.62 to P127.87 less than their current daily minimum wages set by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board.
Indian workers, students to benefit as minimum wage rises to $17.75 in Canada: Here are revised rates across provinces - Indian workers, students to benefit as minimum wage rises to $17.75 in Canada: Here are revised rates across provinces BusinessToday
Canada, a popular study destination for Indian students, sees its federal minimum wage increase, offering financial relief to Indian workers and students amid rising living costs
Minimum Wage: Cross Country Comparisons - Econlib
The recent announcement by President Gustavo Petro regarding the 2025 minimum wage increase in Colombia, with a 9.54% hike, has sparked intense debates in economic and labor circles. While the measure aims to improve workers’ quality of life, especially amidst high inflation, its implications extend far beyond the immediate perception of its beneficiaries. Although the […]
Delhi government increases minimum wages for all workers | Zee Business
The minimum wage for unskilled workers has raised from Rs 18,066 per month to Rs 18,456, from Rs 19,929 to Rs 20,371 for semi-skilled workers, and from Rs 22,411 to Rs 21,917 for skilled workers, as per the revised rates. Get more India News and Business News on Zee Business.
A Permanent Solution to the Minimum Wage
With the Biden administration starting to hit its stride in its second week, putting forth policy proposals that, for the most part, are good for the country, I feel it’s necessary to step back and take a breath. It’s been a minute since policy coming out of the White House has been worthy of debate, and many of us—policymakers included—are having a little trouble getting our bearings. It goes without saying there is plenty that needs to be done by the Biden administration in the coming months.
KMU batting for P1,200 ‘family living wage’ - BusinessWorld Online
THE Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) labor union said its proposal for a P1,200 daily minimum wage is intended to give workers nationwide a family living wage in the face of rising prices. “Every worker has the right to a living wage… It is only right that workers charge this to those who are sitting and […]
The Political Economy of Protective Labor Laws for Women - Marginal REVOLUTION
From a new NBER working paper: During the first half of the twentieth century, many US states enacted laws restricting women’s labor market opportunities, including maximum hours restrictions, minimum wage laws, and night-shift bans. The era of so-called protective labor laws came to an end in the 1960s as a result of civil rights reforms. […]
The federal minimum wage is officially a poverty wage in 2025 | Economic Policy Institute
In 2025, the federal minimum wage is officially a “poverty wage.” The annual earnings of a single adult working full-time, year-round at $7.25 an hour now fall below the poverty threshold of $15,650 (established by the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines). The limitations of how the federal government calculates poverty understate how far…
New unified labor body sought - BusinessWorld Online
A SENATOR on Thursday said he would file a bill seeking the creation of a labor body that would include members of Congress, the Executive, businesses and workers to pursue a “sustainable solution” to hiking Philippine minimum wage rates. “This would provide a comprehensive look at what the real wage should be, taking into account […]