In response to the New York Times’ Jan. 27 Upshot piece, “Gains From Economic Recovery Still Limited to Top One Percent,” we appreciate the effort to report on the historic, staggering and blatant income inequality that has taken hold of America. This piece made some excellent points around the continuing inequality crisis. However, we have an answerContinue reading “Low-Wage Job Growth a Major Factor in Income Inequality. Patience is Not the Answer.”
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Low Wage Nation: Nearly half of new jobs don’t pay enough to make ends meet January 2015 By Ben Henry and Allyson Fredericksen Click Here for the Full Report Click Here for State Fact Sheets
A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty
WASHINGTON – Half of all new jobs nationwide don’t pay enough for a full-time worker to live on – much less a single parent with a child. And there are long lines of job-seekers for the few jobs that do pay a living wage. “Low Wage Nation,” released today, is the newest report in the Job GapContinue reading “A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty”
“A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty”
For Immediate Release January 27, 2015 “A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty” Most of America’s job growth is taking place in low-wage occupations WASHINGTON – Half of all new jobs nationwide don’t pay enough for a full-time worker to live on – much less a single parent with a child.Continue reading ““A Full-Time Job Should Lead to Financial Stability, Not to Poverty””
Minimum Wage Shouldn’t Force Workers to Live in Poverty
On New Year’s Day, 20 states raised their minimum wages. That leaves a lot of states that aren’t increasing the minimum wage — along with the federal government. Even some of those employees who are getting increases don’t have much to celebrate. Workers in Florida might barely notice their 12-cents-an-hour raise. And the extra 15 centsContinue reading “Minimum Wage Shouldn’t Force Workers to Live in Poverty”
Making Ends Meet: Unaffordable Housing
Last month, we showed just how difficult it is for working parents to afford to pay for child care and cover other living expenses. One of those other major living expenses that all workers must account for is the cost of housing and utilities. Housing is considered affordable if it costs no more than 30Continue reading “Making Ends Meet: Unaffordable Housing”
Default on Student Debt and You Could Lose Your License
This guest blog post was contributed by Chris Hicks, campaign organizer for Jobs With Justice. Did you know that in two states not paying your student loans could mean your driver’s license can be revoked? That’s the harsh reality for those who have had to borrow to pay for college in both Montana and Iowa, where there areContinue reading “Default on Student Debt and You Could Lose Your License”