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Seattle's Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To Limit Drivers.

As demand for trips has plummeted in the wake of the wage hikes, the Drivers Union is trying to limit the number of gig workers on the road.

Reason

Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended

If you’ve ever ordered food through DoorDash, Uber Eats or Instacart, you may have realized the person who delivers it isn’t a salaried employee. They’re gig workers – independent contractors who pick up delivery tasks through an app, get paid per delivery and have no guaranteed hours, benefits or minimum…

The Conversation

Iran raises minimum wage by 60% as war and sanctions decimate household budgets

The Iranian regime has announced a 60% increase in the minimum wage as the country grapples with the ongoing war and record inflation.

Euronews

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Phil Woolas obituary

Labour minister hailed for his contribution to modernising the party and fighting for a national minimum wage

The Guardian - UK

‘Everything is going up’: Americans struggle with affordability despite Trump’s claims

US workers are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities as the president claims ‘the economy is roaring back’

The Guardian - US

Labor must stop juicing house prices and make buying a home the Australian dream – not negatively gearing one

The rumours of action on the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are louder than before any budget this century. But is the PM up to the task?

The Guardian - AU

‘Join the Draft’: Donald Trump’s granddaughter ignites backlash after flaunting a $233 grocery haul

Kai Trump, President Donald Trump’s granddaughter, is facing backlash for vlogging about a $233 grocery haul. Social media users railed against the younger Trump’s inability to read the room. Because who vlogs about groceries worth nearly four days of minimum wage during a war?

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Top AI economist who found 'significant and disproportionate impact' on entry-level jobs finds link between robots and minimum wage hikes

If you raise the minimum wage 10%, then robot adoption goes up 8%, research looking at data from 1992 to 2021 shows.

Fortune

San Diego Minimum Wage Hits $17.75: Who Qualifies Under New Rules

Imagine working your standard shift only to realize your paycheck hasn’t kept pace with the soaring cost of living in Southern California. For thousands of workers in America’s Finest City, the start of 2026 brought a mandatory boost to their hourly earnings. The San Diego minimum wage officially climbed to…

Budget and the Bees

Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools?

Private schools in England are facing new financial realities. Following the UK general election in July 2024, the new government introduced VAT on school fees and removed charitable business rates relief for independent schools. At the same time, staffing costs have continued to rise. Employer national insurance contributions have increased,…

The Conversation

US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms as proposal clears federal review

The US is moving closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers, with a proposed regulation affecting H-1B visas and employment-based green cards clearing federal review. This development could lead to increased minimum wage requirements for sponsored employees, impacting hiring costs and eligibility for foreign professionals, particularly those from India.

The Times of India

Young bearing the brunt of UK tax and wage changes, says BoE economist

Huw Pill warns combined effect of national insurance and minimum wage rises have ‘acute’ effect on youth employment

The Guardian - UK

Do you remember your first crappy job? Today’s young people would wish for half your luck

The youth minimum wage is set to rise over this parliament, but it’s putting off employers from hiring people into their first roles, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Ministers may slow youth minimum wage rise amid UK unemployment fears

Government considering delay to equalising national minimum wage after jump in youth unemployment

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The brutal hunt for low-paid work: ‘It’s like The Hunger Games – but for a job folding clothes’

It used to be fairly easy to get work that paid at or around the minimum wage. But with a shrinking number of positions come ever more hoops to jump through, from personality tests, to trial shifts, to towers constructed of marshmallows

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Starmer says Reform’s pledge to restore two-child benefit cap in full is ‘shameful’ – as it happened

Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick has announced party’s plans to cut welfare spending

The Independent UK

Plans to equalise minimum wage for older and younger workers could be delayed

Minister insists government still committed to manifesto pledge

Evening Standard

John Lewis and Waitrose staff set for pay hike amid £108m investment

JLP’s latest pay increase will surpass the increase in the national minimum wage announced in last November’s autumn budget.

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In Mamdani's War on Delivery Apps, New Yorkers Are the Collateral Damage

New York City's own past policies are to blame for much of the gig economy drama, which Mayor Mamdani will further exacerbate.

Euronews

Minimum wages in 2026: Which countries pay the most across Europe?

Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026.

The Independent UK

2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions

Labor unions in Los Angeles are gearing up for the 2028 Summer Olympics by planning strategically timed strikes to win better wages and benefits

GOBankingRates

Here’s How Long the Average American Would Have To Work Minimum Wage To Have a Billion Dollars

Learn how long the average American would need to work at minimum wage to reach a billion dollars and why the numbers reveal stark income inequality.

GOBankingRates

19 States Raised the Minimum Wage for 2026 — See How Much More You’ll Earn

Discover which U.S. states raised minimum wage in 2026 and how much you could earn. Learn the new rates and implications for workers.

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19 States Just Saw a Minimum Wage Hike: What it Means for Your Wallet

If you noticed a little extra in your first paycheck of the year, you might be part of the historic wave of raises sweeping the...

The Independent UK

Deepfake porn, plastic bags and loud commercials: These are the new laws taking effect in America on January 1

Minimum wages are set to go up in many states, while uploading deepfake pornography will land you in hot water in California

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