Business
Houston’s contract janitors have reached a tentative agreement in wage negotiations
Posted on · The workers have pushed for an hourly minimum wage of $15 and an increase in the number of provided sick days and paid leave.
Tag: minimum wage
Business
Thousands of Houston janitors may go on strike this week if wage talks fail
Posted on · 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.
Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden over minimum wage hike for federal contractors
Posted on · Paxton argues the Biden administration policy is federal overreach and would harm the Texas economy.
Harris County
‘Worst First’: Harris County Votes To Change How Flood Projects Get Prioritized
Posted on · The resolution could have the effect of accelerating flood control projects in underserved regions of the county.
News
Uber, Lyft Drivers Earning A Median Profit Of $3.37 Per Hour, Study Says
Posted on · 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
News
On New Year’s Day, Many Low-Wage Workers Will Celebrate With A Raise
Posted on · 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
News
Houston’s Attempt To Curb Wage Theft
Posted on · Whatever came from Houston's Wage Theft Ordinance? We take a look.
Bauer Business Focus
Labor Department Cracks Down On Wage Theft In Greater Houston
Posted on · Workers in the hotel and restaurant business are especially vulnerable.
Bauer Business Focus
What’s Next After Court Halts Extending Overtime Pay To More Workers?
Posted on · Many employers have already implemented the Labor Department’s new rules.
Business
Do Houston’s Uber Drivers Earn Enough?
Posted on · 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?
News
Report: Corporate Subsidies In Houston And Texas Not Helping Communities
Posted on · The report by the Workers Defense Project condemns Texas’ practice of incentivizing businesses to build here.
News
Houston Fast Food Workers Arrested For Pay Raise Protest
Posted on · Workers in 150 cities are demanding $15 an hour.
News
Houston Workers Claim McDonald’s Is Stealing Their Wages
Posted on · Fast food workers say they're struggling to survive on minimum wage.
NewsLab
Fast Food Workers Continue Strike, Protest Outside Houston Burger Chains
Posted on · 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.
News
Houston Fast Food Workers Take Part In National Strike
Posted on · 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.