Wages
The high cost of low wages
“Can something be done to secure good jobs for all?”
Study: States differ widely on responses to wages vs. necessities gap
Benefits
Ohio paid sick days plan remains controversial:
Ohio businesses eyeing voter approval of paid sick days
Strickland sides with business, says leave plan is bad for Ohio
Weigh benefits carefully in today’s job market
Poverty, inequality
The Worst of Poverties
“There is evidence that to live in a society with major disparities — in health, wealth and education — is worse for all members of society, not excepting the better-situated members, the article says.”
All the more reason why we need policies that work for everyone.
‘It’s kind of rough’: Single parenthood, stalled wages contribute to poverty in Janesville
Good example of a bad frame…
“Kathy, 36, was supposed to go to the Rock County Job Center to look for a job today, but…”I been gonna get them done, but something happened, then something else happened…“ she told one company.”
…Please tell me everyone understands why this communication strategy won’t work…
Make poverty reduction a priority
Kathy, 36, will be your spokesperson. Still interested in that priority?