Wages

“Raise wages and strengthen workers’ rights”

“I believe that every worker deserves the right to join a union and to earn a fair wage.”

“If you work full-time in America, you shouldn’t struggle to survive. It’s been nearly 20 years since Washington raised the minimum wage to $7.25–that’s $15,080 per year. Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least $17 an hour and tied to inflation.”

“As Senate President, he fought to lower prescription drug costs, pass universal school meals, deliver property tax relief, protect rural health care, defend our environment, and make sure Maine workers get fair wages, decent benefits, and a voice on the job.”

“In the Senate, I’ll stand with working people fighting for better wages, safer workplaces, the right to organize, and a government that works for them instead of the wealthy and well-connected.”

“These are the drivers, operators, mechanics, and maintenance workers who keep our communities moving every single day. They deserve good wages, safe working conditions, and a government that has their backs.”

“Former President Barack Obama endorsed Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate yesterday, highlighting the fifth-generation logger’s working-class roots and record of lowering prescription drug costs, raising wages, delivering free school meals, and protecting abortion rights.”

“In the U.S Senate, Chris will continue to lead the fight to protect workers’ rights, strengthen the middle class, and secure safer working conditions, higher wages, and better benefits.”

“That’s why as Lieutenant Governor, she’s helped bring down costs and ensure workers are paid fairly for their work. Together with Governor Pritzker, Juliana helped eliminate the grocery tax, raise the minimum wage, and relieve medical debt for thousands of families – putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Illinoisans.”

“Raise wages and reward hard work: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, expand overtime eligibility, and incentivize CEOs to pay fair wages by creating a special tax on corporations that pay their top executives more than 250 times their median worker’s salary. Implement tax credits and subsidies to help small- and medium-sized businesses adapt to a minimum wage raise without cutting jobs or hours.”

“In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to fight for strong unions, higher wages, lower taxes for the middle class, and collective bargaining rights for all”

“Hold corporations accountable by cracking down on unfair wages and incentivizing policies that benefit workers.”

“In 2014, Peggy co-chaired the campaign to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage and index it to inflation–and won.”

“Peggy co-chaired the Raise the Wage campaign in Minnesota and supports a $17 federal minimum wage tied to inflation to keep up with the increased costs of food, housing, and everyday essentials.”

“After co-chairing the coalition to raise the minimum wage in 2014, Peggy helped usher in the most pro-labor legislative session ever in 2023, passing a statewide paid leave program, the largest expansion of prevailing wage protections, banning captive audience meetings, and requiring that all workers have access to sick time.”

“If you work full-time in America, you shouldn’t struggle to survive. It’s been nearly 20 years since Washington raised the minimum wage to $7.25–that’s $15,080 per year. Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least $17 an hour and tied to inflation.”

“That’s why as Lieutenant Governor, she’s helped bring down costs and ensure workers are paid fairly for their work. Together with Governor Pritzker, Juliana helped eliminate the grocery tax, raise the minimum wage, and relieve medical debt for thousands of families – putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Illinoisans.”

“Raising the Federal Minimum Wage”

“Fighting for a $25 Minimum Wage”

“A $25 federal minimum wage”

“James Talarico will raise the minimum wage to $15, expand overtime, pass paid family leave, protect the freedom to unionize, and give small businesses a fair shot against giant corporations.”

“Raise wages and reward hard work: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, expand overtime eligibility, and incentivize CEOs to pay fair wages by creating a special tax on corporations that pay their top executives more than 250 times their median worker’s salary. Implement tax credits and subsidies to help small- and medium-sized businesses adapt to a minimum wage raise without cutting jobs or hours.”

“Authored legislation to raise wages and support unions by increasing Texas’ minimum wage to $15 per hour, making Texas a Right to Organize state, and codifying overtime protections for workers.”

“Raise the federal minimum wage”

“Josh also has a long record of fighting for workers’ rights, from sponsoring bills to raise the minimum wage to pushing to protect workers’ right to organize.”

“Raise the minimum wage and pass legislation that ties regular raises to inflation to ensure a livable wage.”

“Every worker should have the right to join a union and support a family with one good job.”

“And I believe that one good job should pay enough to raise a family.”

“Peggy supports an America where one good job is enough. One job that pays your monthly bills, lets you put some money in the bank and even take a vacation.”

“If you work full-time in America, you shouldn’t struggle to survive. It’s been nearly 20 years since Washington raised the minimum wage to $7.25–that’s $15,080 per year. Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least $17 an hour and tied to inflation.”

“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”

“Raise the minimum wage and pass legislation that ties regular raises to inflation to ensure a livable wage.”

“After co-chairing the coalition to raise the minimum wage in 2014, Peggy helped usher in the most pro-labor legislative session ever in 2023, passing a statewide paid leave program, the largest expansion of prevailing wage protections, banning captive audience meetings, and requiring that all workers have access to sick time.”

“James Talarico will raise the minimum wage to $15, expand overtime, pass paid family leave, protect the freedom to unionize, and give small businesses a fair shot against giant corporations.”

“Raise wages and reward hard work: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, expand overtime eligibility, and incentivize CEOs to pay fair wages by creating a special tax on corporations that pay their top executives more than 250 times their median worker’s salary. Implement tax credits and subsidies to help small- and medium-sized businesses adapt to a minimum wage raise without cutting jobs or hours.”

“Authored legislation to raise wages and support unions by increasing Texas’ minimum wage to $15 per hour, making Texas a Right to Organize state, and codifying overtime protections for workers.”

“Hold corporations accountable by cracking down on unfair wages and incentivizing policies that benefit workers.”

“In 2014, Peggy co-chaired the campaign to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage and index it to inflation–and won.”

“Peggy co-chaired the Raise the Wage campaign in Minnesota and supports a $17 federal minimum wage tied to inflation to keep up with the increased costs of food, housing, and everyday essentials.”

“If you work full-time in America, you shouldn’t struggle to survive. It’s been nearly 20 years since Washington raised the minimum wage to $7.25–that’s $15,080 per year. Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least $17 an hour and tied to inflation.”

“Raise the minimum wage and pass legislation that ties regular raises to inflation to ensure a livable wage.”

“He is fighting to improve Medicaid benefits for individuals with disabilities, and sponsored legislation to eliminate 14C certificates, which allow for-profit companies to pay disabled workers a subminimum wage.”

“End 14C certificates on the federal level, which allow for-profit companies to pay individuals with disabilities a subminimum wage.”

“Raise wages and reward hard work: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, expand overtime eligibility, and incentivize CEOs to pay fair wages by creating a special tax on corporations that pay their top executives more than 250 times their median worker’s salary. Implement tax credits and subsidies to help small- and medium-sized businesses adapt to a minimum wage raise without cutting jobs or hours.”