Posts Tagged Low-Wage Workers
Workplace Protections Haven’t Always Included Domestic Workers, Some Lawmakers Want to Change That
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 29, 2020
Democrats in Richmond are pushing a hike in the minimum wage, hoping to make life easier for low-income working Virginians. But without another change in the law, that increase won’t apply to domestic workers. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Business Groups Are Lining Up Against Democratic Efforts to Help Virginia Workers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 15, 2020
Business leaders from across Virginia appear at a press conference announcing united opposition to raising the minimum wage, mandating paid family leave and overturning the right-to-work law. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Democrats in the General Assembly are planning to move forward with a number of bills designed to help workers. But, those efforts will have serious opposition. Michael Pope reports.
Lawmakers Want to Give Triple Damages to Stiffed Employees in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is coming together to help low-wage workers. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- India Set To Welcome Trump, Whose First Stop Will Be In Modi's Home State Of Gujarat February 23, 2020Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Trump for a two-day visit starting Monday. As Gujarat's chief minister, Modi oversaw impressive economic growth. But he also presided over a dark chapter.
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