The minimum wage in the United States continues to be one of the most important policy levers for establishing a floor for job quality. Equitable Growth’s research and analysis demonstrates that higher minimum wages has the potential to increase earnings without reducing employment.
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Enacting a minimum wage for tipped workers is on the ballot in two U.S. cities. Here’s what the research says
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Why minimum wages are a critical tool for achieving racial justice in the U.S. labor market
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