economic policy institute

Despite historic minimum wage increases, the South still trails behind

January 12, 2022 - Over 80 cities, counties, and states will raise their minimum wage this year, thanks to the Fight for $15 movement. But only two of those jurisdictions are in the South.

Economy

INSTITUTE INDEX: The post-recession shift to low-wage jobs leaves Southern workers struggling

By Allie Yee

February 4, 2016 - Although the South has added millions of jobs in recent years, the region's low-road approach to economic development has meant many of them are low-paying jobs that leave families fighting to get by.

Justice

#BlackWorkersMatter: Confronting race and building a better movement for economic justice

By Chris Kromm

September 18, 2015 - The Great Recession took a disproportionate toll on African-American workers, especially in the South. Efforts are underway to address the labor movement's history of racism and to organize workers of color across the region and beyond.

economic policy institute

Despite historic minimum wage increases, the South still trails behind

INSTITUTE INDEX: The post-recession shift to low-wage jobs leaves Southern workers struggling

#BlackWorkersMatter: Confronting race and building a better movement for economic justice

We are building a better South.