Fifty years ago, the minimum wage debate was all but settled among economists. Left to their own devices, people seeking employment and employers seeking labour would settle at an “equilibrium price”.

Minimum wage levels in the United States vary considerably, with many states setting their own basic pay levels for workers.

Millions of workers are seeing bigger paychecks as state minimum wages rise in 2026. Here’s where rates are going up, which ...

Back in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act led to the first minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. Over time, the federal minimum wage has obviously increased — but it hasn't always kept pace with inflation.

The minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in Washington DC. Let's talk about what that means for workers. These changes go into effect in 2026, most of them on January 1st, and for people who are ...

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering three proposals to raise the minimum wage beyond its scheduled increase to $17 an hour in 2027. Advocates for a higher wage argue it is necessary due to rising ...

A new UC Santa Cruz study suggests California's $20 fast-food minimum wage leads to fewer hours and higher prices.