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This family is in the Fight for $15 because they can't survive on poverty wages and they shouldn't have to.

Working Washington January 8, 2015

A Day in the Life of a Family of 6 Trying to Survive on Fast-Food Wages

Is there something wrong with you just because your job doesn’t pay very much?

Working Washington January 7, 2015

Former Starbucks President Howard Behar seems to think so. At least that’s what he said at a forum on the $15 minimum wage today.

The actual letter managers had to read to their fired employees at Wet Seal

Working Washington January 6, 2015

One Day's Notice: Wet Seal Under Fire For Surprise Layoffs

Wet Seal needs to treat workers better than this — especially when they managed to pay $800,000 in cash severance to their former CEO on his last day.

Working Washington January 5, 2015

Workers' protest sign at failing Northgate Mall retailer draws national attention

Pays poverty wages and then dodges taxes. Not very regal Mr. Burger King.

Working Washington December 30, 2014

More lethal than the Whopper: How Burger King pleases the 1 percent, screws its workers

Poverty-wage workers name Alaska CEO Brad Tilden as $15 movement's "Person of the Year"

Guest User December 19, 2014

Airline executive honored for accidentally inspiring workers in SeaTac, Seattle, and beyond to fight for $15

SeaTac won $15, but Alaska Airlines and their corporate cronies sued to block its full implementation. Sea-Tac Airport workers are fighting back.

Working Washington December 18, 2014

Sylvia is a homecare worker who came out in support of fast food workers fighting for $15. She needs $15 too.

Working Washington December 17, 2014

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"This winter I've chosen to do without a room and a bed for another year so that my son can have Christmas."

Working Washington December 16, 2014

Find out what you would have to make to afford the median rental price in your town using the interactive map in this article from Zillow. It's probably higher than you think.

Working Washington December 16, 2014

Renting on Minimum Wage? Better Ask for a Raise ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Working Washington

building a workers’ movement that has the power to raise wages, improve labor standards, and change the conversation about work and wealth

Working Washington unites working people to fight for a fair economy where everyone can support themselves, afford the basics, and contribute to the economy.

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