Hipolito first worked in the fields when he immigrated to Yakima. He heard about the $15 movement in Yakima and joined it because like him, too many families have to buy their children’s clothes from thrift shops.
Read More"We are putting money in the wrong places."
Lupes Sanchez testified in front of the Yakima City Council. She talked about how families may not go caroling during Christmas because the parents, who are paid too low of wages, are too shamed to let their children see other families exchanging lots of presents.
Read More"We're pulling our hair. We feel desperation."
Paola Zambrano testified in front of the Yakima City Council. She works in the fields and worries every month that the rent is due because she is paid such low wages. Sometimes she has to pull 12 hour days to try and make ends meet.
Read More"We're not asking for a handout."
Reverend Willie Pride testified in front of the Yakima City Council about the proposal to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Read MoreProtesters Rally in Yakima for Minimum Wage Increase
November 10th - Protesters all over the country took to the picket line today. In Washington, workers rallied in Seattle, Olympia, Spokane and Yakima to demand a raise in the minimum wage.
Read More“It would make a difference for our families.”
Maria Campos lives in Yakima and has worked in childcare and senior care. She is pushing for $15 for Yakima because a living wage is the only way anyone can have a better future for their kids.
Read More“Miracles.”
Dali Ramos is a mother of five who works in Yakima. She is fighting for $15 so that her family and her children can have a better start in life.
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