The Only 2020 Democrats Who Actually Want to Empower Workers

Finn Collom / OtherWords Sep 2, 2019 In the crowded field, just two candidates have far-reaching proposals to give workers something even more important than a higher minimum wage. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Centrist Dems Are Trying to Block a Universal $15 Minimum Wage

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Apr 4, 2019 A new bill would allow for exemptions for small cities and rural areas. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Minimum Wage Rising in 20 States and Numerous Cities

DAVID A. LIEB / The Associated Press Dec 30, 2018 State and local wage laws come amid a multi-year push by unions and progressive groups to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour nationwide. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truck Hits ‘Fight for 15’ Protesters in Flint

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Oct 2, 2018 Workers in Michigan fighting for a living wage and the right to strike walked off their jobs Tuesday morning. Nine people were injured in the incident, which police say appears accidental. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

McDonald’s Workers Strike Over Widespread Sexual Harassment

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 18, 2018 Often living paycheck to paycheck, these workers are risking everything to no longer be subjected to unwanted sexual propositions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdig Correspondent Michael Nigro Arrested While Covering Poor People’s Campaign in Missouri

Michael Nigro and Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jun 11, 2018 In the fifth week of the movement, police took the photojournalist into custody during a livestream of a protest for jobs and living wages. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign: An American Movement Hidden in Plain Sight (Audio Photo Essay)

Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 22, 2018 Corporate media are not covering the fight for America's soul, but the establishment will not be able ignore the growing community that is leading it much longer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bracing for a Decade of Crisis

Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance Jan 2, 2018 The impacts of the long mismanagement of climate change, inequality, militarism and other issues will soon be unavoidable. What we do now to prepare is crucial to the nation's viability. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Despite Hundreds of Arrests, Striking Workers Remain Undaunted in Fight for $15 Minimum Wage

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Nov 30, 2016 The strike, organized by the Fight for $15 collective, is the first of its kind since the election of President-elect Donald Trump. The nationwide action has inspired observers who see the workers' solidarity and commitment to their cause as a lesson for progressives facing an extreme right-wing administration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Winning the Fight for $15 in 2016

Staff / Truthdig Jan 14, 2016 This is the year to make all wages living wages. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Flip-Flops After Bernie Sanders Hits at Him for Saying Wages Are ‘Too High’

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2015 The Republican presidential candidate reversed his position on wages shortly after Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders suggested he could win over Trump’s supporters and criticized Trump for saying low wages are necessary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant

BLANK Nov 22, 2015 The socialist's achievements in office, including a minimum-wage hike to $15, and re-election this month are exposing as a sham the idea that the welfare of workers, especially the unskilled, is incompatible with a prosperous economy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )