Work and Economy

April 11, 2006 - Opponents of bringing the minimum wage in line with today's economy often say a wage hike will destroy small business. (They also argue that most businesses already pay higher wages anyway, an argument that completely contradicts the first point -- but I digress.)

April 11, 2006 - Good news from Little Rock. Gov. Mike Huckabee signed legislation raising the state minimum wage to $6.25 per hour effective October 1st.

February 24, 2006 - The economy is doing great. That's the message the White House and business reporters have been pedaling, ever since the recession "ended" in 2002.

February 20, 2006 - Building on the successful 2004 ballot initiative in Florida, advocates for workers are pushing to pass minimum wages increases across the country, including here in North Carolina.

February 9, 2006 - From the Washington Post, the Virginia legislature rejected a proposed state minimum wage increase to $6.15 per hour, leaving the current federal minimum wage standard of $5.15 in place.

January 17, 2006 - Posted by R. Neal New pension rules may result in reduced benefits:

January 12, 2006 - Posted by R. Neal