While the federal government in recent years has fallen down on the job of protecting workers’ rights and improving the fortunes of low-income workers, cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth are increasingly leading the way.
That’s according to a new report published Monday by the Economic Policy Institute, the Harvard Labor and Worklife Program and Local Progress
While the federal government’s minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009, Minneapolis and St. Paul forged ahead to ensure all workers get paid at least $15 an hour in the next few years.
The Twin Cities as well as Duluth have also passed laws ensuring workers receive paid sick leave, and Minneapolis leaders have passed ordinances aimed at protecting some of the most vulnerable workers like independent contractors and adult entertainers.
Here is how Minnesota cities are leading in advancing worker rights:
Starting July 1, companies in Minneapolis with more than 100 employees will have to pay their workers at least $15 an hour — a rate that will then increase with inflation each year starting in January. Smaller companies will have to pay at least $13.50 an hour starting July 1 and match the minimum wage for large businesses by 2024.
Minimum wage workers at MSP Airport, which is governed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, will also get a raise to $15 an hour starting July 1.
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