Labor & Economic News Blog


Tuesday, May 30, 2006

In Chicago, 'living wage' law is considered for big stores

In Chicago, 'living wage' law is considered for big stores
Source: NY Times
Chicago may become the first city in the nation to require "big box" retailers like Wal-Mart or Home Depot to pay employees a "living wage" of at least $10 an hour plus $3 an hour in benefits. So far, 33 of 50 City Council members have signed on to the proposed ordinance — more than enough to pass it, perhaps as soon as next month.

 



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