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Cost-of-living crisis

A new study suggests the wage many people earn does not nearly cover the amount needed for basic necessities, including child care. And the gender…

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By the Numbers: Gender and race wage gaps

A new study breaks down the wage gaps between groups for Americans earning less than $15 an hour. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7…

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Army veteran accused of trying to wage jihad in the US: Authorities

Mark Steven Domingo allegedly sought to detonate an IED at a packed white nationalist rally in California and kill counterprotesters including Jews and police officers,…

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New law allows college athletes to profit from endorsement deals l ABC News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay for Play Act, which will allow college athletes in California to profit from their name, image and…

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Target increases minimum wage to $15 company-wide l ABC News

Starting in July, the company will permanently raise its starting wage for U.S. team members to more than double the federal minimum wage. Subscribe to…

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By the Numbers: 2020 voters pass far-reaching ballot measures

A look at the ballot initiatives that passed across the country, including drug legalization, statewide minimum wage and family leave. WATCH the ABC News Live…

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By the Numbers: Biden’s $15 per hour minimum wage plan

What President-elect Joe Biden’s minimum wage hike proposal could mean for low-wage workers and the U.S. economy. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST &…

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Biden’s bold economic plan

ABC News Economic Correspondent Deirdre Bolton discusses President Joe Biden’s executive actions to expand food stamps and move toward a $15 minimum wage for federal…

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Indian farmers taking a stand

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports on the hundreds of thousands of farmers in India demanding the repeal of new agricultural laws as they fight for…

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Democrats to look for ‘indirect ways’ to raise minimum wage: Sen. Mazie Hirono | ABC News

George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #MazieHirono #MinimumWage source

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Service union president: ‘We need to value care work’

Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry discusses the impact of the pandemic on service workers and debates over minimum wage and immigration. ABC…

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ABC News Live Update: Every adult will be eligible for vaccine by May 1, Biden says

Plus, how the Actors Fund is helping Broadway employees a year after the pandemic, and Democrats continue to push $15 per hour minimum wage. ABC…

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Debate rages over a $15 minimum wage

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze speaks with workers continuing to fight for a higher minimum wage and examines the potential impact of raising the federal minimum…

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