The federal minimum wage has been stuck at an unbelievable $7.25 per hour since 2009. In the face of inaction from the federal government and a cost of living crisis, communities across the country are working to raise wages. They have taken different approaches, including ballot initiatives, state and city laws, and policies that apply to specific sectors and occupations. Even employers know that they have to raise wages to attract and retain the talent they need. While we tackle the many costs that make budgeting difficult, it is time to address the other side of the equation for workers and their families: raising wages.
Please join the Center for American Progress for an event featuring a keynote from Arin Dube, Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and author of the forthcoming book The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It, followed by an expert panel that will share strategies from across the country.