The Latino unemployment rate is 7.8 percent in the U.S., based on July's report from the Department of Labor, but despite the rate's increase, Latinos remain optimistic about their economic future.
The U.S. Department of Labor revealed the overall unemployment rate increased to 6.2 percent for July, but the rate for Latinos remained at 7.8 percent.
Roughly 1,300 fast food workers over the weekend are expected to attend a national convention in suburban Chicago, where they will discuss their efforts to unionize and demand high higher wages.
New hiring data released by the Labor Department on Friday revealed that job growth has actually increased at a faster pace in the 13 states that raised minimum wages than in those that haven't.
Business group has submitted petition, public vote to repeal could follow. A Seattle business group has taken a big step toward the possible repeal of Seattle's recently approved $15 minimum wage, according to a report from Reuters.
California's minimum wage has increased by $1, but residents are unsure about the decision. Latinos, however, are in favor increasing the state's minimum wage even further.
The company's average wage in the U.S. expected to be $3.51 higher than federal minimum IKEA is the latest retailer to up its company-wide minimum wage for U.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the United States to raise the nation's minimum wage. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said a boost in the federal minimum wage would alleviate and raise and incomes of Americans along the poverty line.
A group of Chicago alderman called for action to raise minimum wage from $8.25 to $15 on Wednesday. A group of Chicago alderman called for action to raise minimum wage from $8.
Some fast-food companies have begun experimenting with robotic technology that would considerably reduce the employment of restaurant workers who are currently protesting against the corporate chains demanding higher wages.
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver wants action now New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver wants action now. He wants lawmakers to increase minimum wage sooner and to pass the Dream Act.
Hundreds of fast-food workers in a several U.S. and international cities joined the minimum wage debate Thursday by staging a walk off from their jobs and demanding a $15-an-hour wage.
Workers are demanding $15 per hour. Fast food workers worldwide demanding more pay are ready to strike on May 15. Fast Food Forward, a group that represents U.
The Republicans blocked a bill on Wednesday that could have increased the minimum wage. President Barack Obama and Democrats are furious, but Republicans are holding firm.
Recent reports have shown that the American middle class has been bested, and they are no longer the wealthiest among their global peers. The report documents the plummet of the American middle class, large pay disparities, and unbalanced distribution of wealth. The after-tax middle class income in Canada is higher than American wages. In addition, European low-income residents earn more than American low-income residents.
Connecticut lawmakers Wednesday evening approved legislation that raises the state's minimum wage level to $10.10 an hour by 2017, making it the state with the highest minimum wage in the nation.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act's requirement that for-profit corporations provide insurance coverage for contraception, according to the "New York Times."
