by Toneshia Harris | Jul 20, 2009 | Local News
The federal minimum wage was enacted during the Great Depression to promote economic recovery. The long-term fall in worker buying power is one reason we are in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. An America that doesn’t work for working people... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 20, 2009 | Local News
Yesterday, the Hawaii State Legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that gives thousands of workers the freedom to form unions without interference from their bosses. In a special session, the Hawaii House of Representatives and Senate overrode Gov.... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 19, 2009 | Local News
The last significant pay increase our public servants received was in 1989 popularly known as the $5440 pay raise across the board. Since then, our public servants have not received a significant pay increase. Taking the lowest amount in the GovGuam pay scale of... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 19, 2009 | Local News
An increase in the federal minimum wage that will take effect July 24 will raise the pay of millions of workers and also help stimulate the economy. The increase is the final in a three-tiered hike that will increase the minimum wage 10.7% to $7.25 per hour. Earlier... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 19, 2009 | Local News
When it comes to protecting workers’ ability to care for their families, union membership is a big boost, a new study confirms. It’s yet another reason why in this tough economy we need to restore workers’ freedom to form unions and bargain through...