According to University of Michigan economics professor Mark Perry, about 1,300 jobs have been cut in Seattle’s restaurant industry between January and June. Perry told KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson that … [Read more...]
Wendy’s explains why $15 min. wage hurts jobs
Wendy’s Company recently delivered a reminder of how implementing an artificially high minimum wage, like $15 per hour, impacts job growth. For its second-quarter earnings call, the company explained … [Read more...]
Union displays stunning hypocrisy on $15 minimum wage
Union hypocrisy is not anything new—it’s quite often on display for the world to see. However, perhaps no other issue sheds light on the stunning level of union hypocrisy more than the $15 minimum … [Read more...]
Top 3 most absurd quotes from the WSLC convention
Last weekend, the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) held its 2015 convention in SeaTac. As you could imagine, quite a lot occurred during the convention—Democrat King County Executive Dow … [Read more...]
Democrat state AG declares support for $15 minimum wage
Speakers at the Washington State Labor Council’s (WSLC) 2015 convention in SeaTac included Democrat state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. During his speech, Ferguson stated his and—by … [Read more...]
The Economist calls minimum wage hike a “reckless wager”
More economists are warning that increasing the minimum wage by unprecedented levels—like $12 per hour or $15 per hour—would have dire consequences based on new studies. One study conducted … [Read more...]
Studies link minimum wage hikes to job losses
Supporters of the $15 minimum wage often seek to deflect from the truth, and promote their union-driven agenda by pointing to an argument made by some economists claiming that no evidence exists … [Read more...]
Oregon’s dilemma: $13.50 or $15 minimum wage
The people over at 15 Now Oregon can’t be happy with a recent decision made by a powerful union-led coalition. According to the Oregonian, Raise the Wage announced that it will not champion … [Read more...]
Seattle experiences more consequences of $15 minimum wage
More consequences of Seattle’s $15 minimum wage are becoming apparent. According to recent reports, as their wages rise, workers are asking employers for fewer hours in hopes of keeping their overall … [Read more...]
UC’s Janet Napolitano sets $15 minimum wage
University of California President Janet Napolitano announced that the minimum wage for University of California employees and contract workers would increase to $15 per hour by the fall of 2017. This … [Read more...]
Seattle’s $15 min. wage spurs tipping debate
The unintended – or even intended – consequences of the liberal push to raise our state’s already-highest-in-the-nation minimum wage are starting to materialize. And it doesn’t look good for the … [Read more...]
Higher minimum wage does not improve economy
In a declaration of why he supports the $15 minimum wage, Tacoma City Councilmember Anders Ibsen claimed Tacoma’s economy is performing poorly because “people don’t have enough money to put … [Read more...]