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.
Posted on · The resolution could have the effect of accelerating flood control projects in underserved regions of the county.
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
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
Posted on · Whatever came from Houston's Wage Theft Ordinance? We take a look.
Posted on · Workers in the hotel and restaurant business are especially vulnerable.
Posted on · Many employers have already implemented the Labor Department’s new rules.
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?
Posted on · The report by the Workers Defense Project condemns Texas’ practice of incentivizing businesses to build here.
Posted on · Workers in 150 cities are demanding $15 an hour.
Posted on · Fast food workers say they're struggling to survive on minimum wage.
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.
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.
Posted on · In recent days, labor and community groups have rallied in Houston, and across the nation, calling for a raise in the minimum wage, currently 7.25 an hour, and encouraging employers to voluntarily pay employees more. Texas has more minimum wage workers than any other state, and the 2nd-highest percentage of hourly paid workers making the […]
Posted on · In recent days, labor and community groups have rallied in Houston and across the nation, calling for a minimum wage hike, and encouraging employers to voluntarily pay their employees more. Texas has more minimum wage workers than any other state, and the 2nd-highest percentage of hourly paid workers making the minimum wage or less. Here […]