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How are you doing in this economy? Me? Not so well. #TrumpsEconomy #Retirement #FixedIncome #LivingWage #EconomicCrisis #GasPrices #Inflation #CostOfLiving #PriceHikes

Last year, I made this chart.
A year later, it’s even worse.

The difference between the minimum wage and the #LivingWage is now $5.95.
That’s almost a $6 difference. The largest ever. #nzpol

Stock price does NOT pay your bills… #wealthtax #ftse100 #livingwage

Employer Spotlight: BC Libraries Co-op. Photograph of the Co-op team at a staff event. "When workers have more income, much of that money will be used in the local economy, helps reduce financial stressors and contributes to overall health of staff, their families and in the wider community."- Kevin Millsip, Executive Director, BC Libraries Co-op. Logo of Living Wage BC and copy: A program of Vancity Community Foundation.

Our Co-op was featured in an Employer Spotlight by Living Wage BC!

BC Libraries Co-op has been a proud Living Wage employer since 2021. Read about our continued commitment on the Living Wage BC website:
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Salem councilors pause living-wage ordinance, ask for departmental cost data After department heads described heavy reliance on seasonal, part-time and grant-funded roles, the council's committee voted to leave a proposed living-wage ordinance in committee and request updated staffing and budget impacts and mayoral input.

Salem councilors are hitting the brakes on a proposed living-wage ordinance after concerns about its potential impact on hiring and budget complexities.

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The number of states where a full-time minimum wage job can afford a two-bedroom apartment is 0️⃣
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With prices going up, are there things you're doing at home now? I started doing my own nails.
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1976:
Minimum Wage - $2/hour
UC Berkely tuition - $637
Student working FT, summer earnings - $960
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Eat the Rich

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💰 Nova Scotia's minimum wage rose to $16.75 per hour today, April 1. A second increase to $17.00 will follow on October 1. This marks the eighth increase since April 2021.

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Make America Great Again, Tax the Rich!!
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Paraprofessionals present contract proposals, urge living wage and better leave At the March 23 Holyoke School Committee meeting, representatives of the Holyoke Paraprofessional Association and multiple paraeducators urged the committee to adopt a tiered compensation system, restore longevity, expand sick and family leave, and ensure pay parity for paras performing teacher duties ahead of April 6 bargaining.

Holyoke paraprofessionals are fighting for fair wages and better leave policies, urging the School Committee to prioritize their needs before the upcoming negotiation on April 6.

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Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein survivors suit The lawsuit alleges BofA provided banking services to Epstein and his sex-trafficking operation, along with accounts used by associates including Ghislaine Maxwell.

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UK Lifts Youth Minimum Wage to £10.85 UK raises 18–20yo minimum wage to £10.85/hr from Apr 1, 2026, benefitting >200,000 workers and delivering an estimated £1,500 per full‑time worker (InvestingLive, Mar 31, 2026).

UK Lifts Youth Minimum Wage to £10.85: UK raises 18–20yo minimum wage to £10.85/hr from Apr 1, 2026, benefitting >200,000 workers and delivering an estimated £1,500 per full‑time worker (InvestingLive, Mar 31, 2026). 👈 Read full analysis #YouthWage #MinimumWage #UKEconomy #WorkersRights #LivingWage

Imagine being the astronaut who has to press the "Launch" button on April Fool's Day.
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When #Fiverr destroys #HumanArtists' ability to make a #LivingWage with their #art, nobody bats an eye. But when #AI threatens human artists' ability to make a living wage with their art, everyone #loses their #minds.

Organization asking for higher minimum wage amid increase The minimum wage will go up in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, but at least one organization is saying the increase is not enough. The minimum wage in Nova Scotia will see a 25-cent jump to $16.75 an hour o...

A strong economy is built from the bottom up, not the top down. Workers need disposable income to spend locally—spending drives demand, and demand fuels growth.

Closing the $10.85/hr gap between Nova Scotia's minimum & living wage is good policy. #LivingWage #NS halifax.citynews.ca/2026/03/31/m...

New ESRI research confirms minimum wage increases do not cost jobs – debunking long-standing employer claims.

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“Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis Updated analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying increases to award rates, would not have a significant effect on inflation. The post “Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis appeared first on The Australia Institute.

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“Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis Updated analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying increases to award rates, would not have a significant effect on inflation. The post “Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis appeared first on The Australia Institute.

“Vital” wage rise would be a lifeline to low income earners and wouldn’t drive inflation – new analysis: Updated analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that a fair and appropriate increase to the minimum wage, and accompanying… #MinimumWage #FairWage #IncomeEquality #LivingWage #LaborRights

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