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Revisiting the Legacy of the Fight for $15 (with Yannet Lathrop and Dr. T. William Lester)
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
The Fight for $15: A Decade of Change
This chapter delves into the origins and developments of the Fight for $15 movement, sparked by dissatisfaction with wage proposals from the Obama administration. Advocacy journalists share their insights on how the initiative not only aimed to increase minimum wages but also reshaped economic discussions around job growth and equity. The conversation highlights significant achievements over the past decade, noting that higher minimum wages have positively affected 26 million workers, particularly benefiting communities of color.
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