The Latest Breaking News from Minimum Wage

Libs won't back 'artificial' wage figure

Employment Minister Stuart Robert won't reveal whether he would support the minimum wage to rise at the pace of inflation following dismal wages figures.

AAP · May 18, 2022

Chile's congress approves minimum wage hike

Chile's congress voted to approve an increase in the minimum wage on Wednesday as the Andean country struggles with soaring inflation.

Reuters · May 18, 2022

Will a 5 per cent pay rise for workers lift the cost of your coffee and petrol by the same amount?

Boosting workers' wages by 5 per cent – for all workers, not just those on the minimum wage — would lead to an increase in prices across the economy of about 2 per cent, according to a new report.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

$18 minimum wage campaign collects 1 million signatures for California initiative

On May 12, Yes on the California Living Wage Act, the campaign behind an initiative to increase the state’s minimum wage to $18, announced that they had collected over 1 million signatures. The initiative would enact a law to increase the minimum wage at different intervals depending on whether an…

Ballotpedia · May 13, 2022

Inflation Triggers Mandatory Minimum Wage Increases in California

The state’s unemployment rate is well above average, yet there’s a ballot initiative hoping to push the minimum wage to $18 an hour.

Reason · May 13, 2022

Do we need a worldwide minimum wage? We ask an expert

Economic anthropologist Jason Hickel considers the idea that, as businesses become more global, workers’ rights should, too

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

Inflation triggers California minimum wage increase in 2023

California's minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour next year

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Will lifting the minimum wage worsen inflation and raise interest rates?

Wages have become the latest battleground in the election, with debate raging about how much extra workers can get paid without sending businesses broke and consumer prices soaring.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Deliveroo accused of ‘cynical PR move’ with union deal for couriers

IWGB union says endorsement by GMB means workers still receive below the minimum wage

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022

Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 1): How Far Has Taiwan’s Economy Fallen Behind Other Countries Due To Stagnant Wages?

When wages don’t grow, household expenditures and ultimately business profits stagnate as well. Here’s how this has played out in Taiwan.

The News Lens · May 12, 2022