Had the minimum wage of 1968 been adjusted for inflation, it would be well above $10.00 an hour today. Productivity has also risen considerably since 1968: The typical worker is almost twice as productive today as he or she was then. Adjusted for both inflation and productivity gains, therefore, the minimum wage should be at least $15.00 an hour. American workers deserve to make a living wage. The President and Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have proposed raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, but the minimum wage should be $15 an hour because: (1) $10.10 an hour isn't enough to lift full-time workers and their families out of poverty; (2) Unlike 45 years ago, today's typical low-wage worker is not a teenager; he or she provides all or a large percent of family income; (3) The minimum wage would be at least $15 an hour if the minimum wage we had back in 1968 were adjusted for inflation and for the productivity gains we achieved since then; (4) Because some employers now pay wages that don't lift their employees out of poverty, the rest of us pay for their Medicaid, food stamps, housing, and other assistance -- in effect, subsidizing these low-wage employers; (5) Some jobs may be lost by raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but many more people will be lifted out of poverty; (6) The economy will also benefit as low-wage workers have more money to spend, thereby creating more jobs; and (7) At a time in our nation's history when 95 percent of all economic gains are going to the top 1 percent, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour is the right and decent thing to do.

We ask that you contact your Florida State Senator by letter or email to join with Florida State Senator Dwight Bullard in co-sponsoring Senate Bill 6. This bill would increase Florida's Minimum Wage From $8.05 Per Hour to $15.00 Per Hour. Hourly wage earners within the State Of Florida need this raise to help improve the quality of life for their families. Using the link below, click on the Senators tab to find your State Legislator: http://www.flsenate.gov/

Teamster members received their last wage increase in July of this year and soon it will be time to negotiate a new contract. Wage disparity among the UC campuses, especially the so- called, “rural area” campuses will be an important topic for our next contract in 2016. Are you ready to take action? Since the early 2000’s, Labor Unions have protested to close the wage disparity at UCSC. It’s been 50 years since the University of California Santa Cruz has opened its doors and the campus is known for its activism and democratic practices. We call on you Chancellor Blumenthal to do the right thing and publically support ending of the “rural area” wage disparity.

A&P Waldbaums froze all checks to injured workers. Yes I am one of them. I have had 5 surgeries on my shoulders. There are so many fellow employees that this action is adversely affecting , not only money wise , but medical , prescription and therapy. What they are doing is illegal! Please we need your help!

A recent EPI study showed that over 98% of clerical support staff at the University of California cannot afford to meet the basic family budget for a single parent with one child in the city where they work. Because of this, many of the support staff at the UC are forced to move farther from their work site, borrow money from family, and in even cut back on necessities. It is time for the UC to recognize the hard work the clerical support staff does to keep the University of California running. It is time to pay us a living wage.

I've been working since the age 16. I'm 32 with two kids and it gets harder everyday.

I am starting this petition as a proud disabled American who is tired of seeing other disabled folks forced into a lifetime of poverty.

In light of the budget crisis in Chicago, we feel it is reasonable to ask for a portion of the money made on this stadium deal to be given back to Chicago Public Schools to help fund our students' education so that someday they will be able to get into a wonderful University, such as DePaul.

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and have worked 15 years in health care, during which time pay scales have not changed for CNA's in Missouri for myself nor for my peers. The purpose of this petition is to bring public and political awareness to the unfair wages paid to CNAs, with hope that change will follow.

This petition is for all the citizens of South Carolina who don't think that minimum wage is enough. The current minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. You can't survive on that. If you get paid twice a month, and you don't work 40 hours a week, you're looking at a $250-$400 per paycheck, depending on taxes. Then you have rent anywhere from $300-$500, light bill, water bill, car payment, and groceries. And that doesn't even include money for gas and lunch at work. What if you're going to school to get a higher paying job? It doesn't add up. Just remember, these workplaces need us to be a part of their companies, so they need to pay us more. I get paid $9, and it's still not enough. Please listen that it isn't fair to those of us who work our butts off to have a better life but can't, because the pay just isn't enough. Please sign and share!!

I was once a cashier at McDonald's getting paid $7.79/hr and barely making ends meet. These workers are working 10-13 hours shifts, sometimes with no break, for chump change. We need to be paid as equal or close to the managers--enough to live on! Please sign if you agree with me!

As one of those ACCESS Workers, I think it is a crime to be treated in such a manner. The governor has reduced the number of workers - we have the lowest ratio of workers to clients in the entire country. We are brow beaten and made to adhere to such unrealistic requirements with so much work and so many work requirements. These workers really struggle to maintain these unrealistic standards. And with all that commitment and dedication, we can't get a raise? My rent, utilities, food, insurance etc - everything continues to rise - except my salary. I can't even afford to take my child to Disney. Where is the justice in that?