Unlike some countries, where a single minimum wage applies nationwide, U.S. states can set their own rates. Currently, Washington, D.C., and 30 states have minimum wages above the federal rate, while ...

A new federal bill introduced last week would raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide and eliminate subminimum wages, drawing backing from a coalition of more than 100 labor, civil rights and ...

For several years now the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a labor-oriented think tank in Washington, D.C., has advocated for raising the federal minimum wage. This advocacy and research has gained ...

While Florida's new minimum wage may not be considered a living wage by some calculations, it's higher than the minimum wage ...

In the United States, states have the authority to set their own minimum wage rates. Currently, the District of Columbia and 30 states have minimum wages that exceed the federal rate of $7.25 per hour ...

Lawmakers introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour with support from more than 100 groups. Rep. Analilia Mejia is leading the effort as her first legislative action after ...

These states provide strong minimum wages, worker protections and rights to organize, according to Oxfam's research.