Apparently, the legal action to block Seattle's $15 minimum wage from going into full effect is so unpopular and embarrassing that even extreme right-wing group ALEC is now trying to pretend they had nothing to do with it.
Read MoreWe were there this morning as the franchise industry's lobbying group lawyered up against Seattle's $15.
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Make sure your State Senator hears what it's like trying to live on poverty wages. Tell them to support raising the minimum wage and creating minimum standards for paid sick & safe time.
Read MoreMcDonald’s Asking for Free Business Advice at SXSW
Well, this is exciting news! Corporate burger behemoth McDonald’s, which has apparently been hurting for new ideas, has come up with an innovative new tech solution: They’re heading to the South by Southwest festival in Austin. So hip!
But they’re not just attending...
Read MoreWhat's one thing you've done to make ends meet that state politicians don't know anything about?
Today’s minimum wage vote is just the beginning
Reverends of the Interfaith Economic Justice Coalition are supporting Bags workers fighting for a fair contract. Alaska Airlines contracts with Bags to provide passengers with wheelchair services
Hundreds gather to support fair wages and a union at Seattle University
Hundreds of Seattle University faculty and students walked out in support of quality education, fair compensation, and the right of the faculty to unionize. However, Seattle University has been delaying the union process through litigation.
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