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an amount of money that is the least amount of money per hour that workers must be paid according to the law
Congress will vote on a bill to raise the minimum wage.
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Recent Examples of minimum wages
In a similar fight last year, lawmakers debated whether to cut tipped workers’ minimum wages to help shore up the restaurant industry.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
However, future data on the impact of minimum wages on a state’s economy may be hard to calculate given the confounding impacts of other policy changes, Reich said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Cabbies said a 10-year wait for a fare hike was far too long, and the increase is too small, considering gas prices are up and minimum wages for other workers have been better cared for.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The prime minister pointed to Ofgem’s new energy price cap, which amounts to a 7% decrease in energy bills, as well as increases to minimum wages.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Companies at the top of the rankings often share common efforts across their workforces, from increasing professional development training hours to higher minimum wages and parental leave policies.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Over the last year, labor tensions over minimum wages and working conditions have intensified over the past year, even as global consumption patterns disrupted orders.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The athletes primarily seek to recover unpaid minimum wages as far back as 2016.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The social crisis also persists, with minimum wages failing to cover basic living costs and public services showing little improvement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
However, future data on the impact of minimum wages on a state’s economy may be hard to calculate given the confounding impacts of other policy changes, Reich said.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Cabbies said a 10-year wait for a fare hike was far too long, and the increase is too small, considering gas prices are up and minimum wages for other workers have been better cared for.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The prime minister pointed to Ofgem’s new energy price cap, which amounts to a 7% decrease in energy bills, as well as increases to minimum wages.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Companies at the top of the rankings often share common efforts across their workforces, from increasing professional development training hours to higher minimum wages and parental leave policies.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Over the last year, labor tensions over minimum wages and working conditions have intensified over the past year, even as global consumption patterns disrupted orders.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The athletes primarily seek to recover unpaid minimum wages as far back as 2016.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The social crisis also persists, with minimum wages failing to cover basic living costs and public services showing little improvement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wages
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Economic quality of life indicators that were part of the formula include unemployment, wages, small businesses and commute time.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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In the Philippines’ capital of Manila, large crowds marched to call for higher wages and lower taxes as protesters denounced the United States’ role in the Iran war.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The district currently has the highest average teacher pay in Colorado, with salaries nearing $100,000, which is roughly $20,000 above the state average.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With higher salaries brings higher attention, and the game brought all the fanfare that comes with one-stop sporting events in Kansas City.—
PJ Green
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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