living wage
Coverage of living wage in the Nexus archive.
- Austin restaurants could receive city incentives for paying workers a living wage
An Austin advisory board is considering a proposal to provide incentives for locally owned restaurants that pay workers a living wage, offer paid leave, and provide other worker benefits. Supporters argue the program aims to improve working conditions while supporting small businesses.
- ‘This isn’t about any one administration’: protests kick off in DC to reimagine the next 250 years in the US
Protests in Washington, DC, aim to reimagine the next 250 years of U.S. history through the 'Declaration of Interdependence,' an art installation highlighting collective values like living wages, green spaces, and community safety. The event, held near the White House, precedes the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.
- Minister insists Labour not committed to living wage for over-18s before election, despite manifesto pledge – UK politics live
A minister claims Labour is not committed to implementing a living wage for over-18s before the election, despite manifesto pledges. The Ministry of Defence faces criticism for inadequate fraud prevention, with a parliamentary committee urging cultural change to address £1.5bn annual losses. The MoD reports improved counter-fraud savings, while the government announces 300,000 youth job placements supported by major employers.