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Houston’s contract janitors have reached a tentative agreement in wage negotiations

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 2, 2022 · The workers have pushed for an hourly minimum wage of $15 and an increase in the number of provided sick days and paid leave. 

Tags janitors minimum wage SEIU

Business

Thousands of Houston janitors may go on strike this week if wage talks fail

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on May 31, 2022 · The current contract will expire on Tuesday -- janitors are hoping for a minimum wage of $15 an hour and an increase the number of provided sick days.

Tags janitors minimum wage SEIU

Politics

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden over minimum wage hike for federal contractors

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 10, 2022 · Paxton argues the Biden administration policy is federal overreach and would harm the Texas economy.

Tags minimum wage Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton U.S. Department of Labor

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‘Worst First’: Harris County Votes To Change How Flood Projects Get Prioritized

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 28, 2019 · The resolution could have the effect of accelerating flood control projects in underserved regions of the county.

Tags flood infrastructure Harris County Commissioners Court Harris County Flood Control District minimum wage voting rights

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Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says

James Doubek, NPR

Posted on March 2, 2018 · Researchers at MIT said 30 percent of Uber and Lyft drivers are actually losing money after taking car expenses into account, while most drivers earn less than minimum wage

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On New Year’s Day, Many Low-Wage Workers Will Celebrate With A Raise

Emily Sullivan, NPR

Posted on December 29, 2017 · The federal minimum wage is stuck at $7.25 per hour. But many states have pushed wage floors higher over the years. Now, 18 states and 20 localities will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1

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Houston’s Attempt To Curb Wage Theft

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 19, 2017 · Whatever came from Houston's Wage Theft Ordinance? We take a look.

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Bauer Business Focus

Labor Department Cracks Down On Wage Theft In Greater Houston

Florian Martin

Posted on December 23, 2016 · Workers in the hotel and restaurant business are especially vulnerable.

Tags Department of Labor employment labor minimum wage wage theft

Richard Carlson

Bauer Business Focus

What’s Next After Court Halts Extending Overtime Pay To More Workers?

Florian Martin

Posted on December 9, 2016 · Many employers have already implemented the Labor Department’s new rules.

Tags Barack Obama injunction labor law minimum wage overtime

Business

Do Houston’s Uber Drivers Earn Enough?

Florian Martin

Posted on July 4, 2016 · The ride-hailing service is an opportunity for extra income for many who sign up as drivers. But is it enough to make ends meet?

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Report: Corporate Subsidies In Houston And Texas Not Helping Communities

Florian Martin

Posted on February 4, 2016 · The report by the Workers Defense Project condemns Texas’ practice of incentivizing businesses to build here.

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Houston Fast Food Workers Arrested For Pay Raise Protest

Florian Martin

Posted on September 4, 2014 · Workers in 150 cities are demanding $15 an hour.

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Houston Workers Claim McDonald’s Is Stealing Their Wages

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 18, 2014 · Fast food workers say they're struggling to survive on minimum wage.

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Fast Food Workers Continue Strike, Protest Outside Houston Burger Chains

Florian Martin

Posted on December 5, 2013 · On Thursday, fast food workers in cities throughout the country were striking for higher wages. Here in Houston, about 100 people protested outside Burger King and McDonald's.

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Houston Fast Food Workers Take Part In National Strike

Pat Hernandez

Posted on August 29, 2013 · Some fast food workers went on strike at a couple of locations in Houston. The workers joined a nationwide effort to push the fast food industry to pay higher wages.

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Thousands of Houston janitors may go on strike this week if wage talks fail

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Posted on May 31, 2022 · The current contract will expire on Tuesday -- janitors are hoping for a minimum wage of $15 an hour and an increase the number of provided sick days.

Tags janitors minimum wage SEIU

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Houston’s contract janitors are planning to strike if upcoming wage negotiations fail

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Posted on May 19, 2022 · The current contract will expire at the end of the month, leaving many janitors hopeful for an increase to their hourly minimum wage.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden over minimum wage hike for federal contractors

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 10, 2022 · Paxton argues the Biden administration policy is federal overreach and would harm the Texas economy.

Tags minimum wage Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton U.S. Department of Labor

Harris County Commissioners Court

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‘Worst First’: Harris County Votes To Change How Flood Projects Get Prioritized

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Posted on August 28, 2019 · The resolution could have the effect of accelerating flood control projects in underserved regions of the county.

Tags flood infrastructure Harris County Commissioners Court Harris County Flood Control District minimum wage voting rights

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