‘They take the early bus … for us’ - Star-Advertiser Column
“We commit ourselves to stand with the janitors who have to strike to get a dollar more an hour, to stand with hotel workers who work...
Speaker Saiki Must Join Democrats and Stand With, Not Against Workers
Hawaii’s workers have faced the threat of Covid head-on for nearly a year. It’s critical that the legislature, led by Speaker of the...
Star-Advertiser Column: Low Minimum Wage Perpetuates Systematic Racism in Hawaii
The last few weeks have brought to the forefront how much damage systematic racism has on our Black community members’ lives. If Hawaii’s...
Star-Advertiser Column: Essential workers today, with starvation wages tomorrow?
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Civil Beat Article: Minimum Wage Hikes Have Had Little Long-Lasting Effect On Business
Minimum wage hikes might be tough for some local businesses, but a recent state study of the impacts of the 2014 minimum wage increase...
Civil Beat Article: Hawaii Lawmakers To Take Pay Cut If Minimum Wage Isn’t $15
Sen. Ruderman and Rep. Wildberger pledge to give $4,000 in salary to charity unless their colleagues raise the hourly pay beyond $13....
Civil Beat Column: Our Keiki Also Need A $17 Minimum Wage
The Hawaii State Legislature is currently considering raising the minimum wage to $13 by 2024. When we talk about affordability, there...
Civil Beat Column: It Is Simply Impossible To Survive On $21,000 A Year
Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S. When adjusted for the cost of living, our minimum wage of $10.10 an hour is one of the...
Civil Beat Column: How A Living Wage Would Help Lots Of Hawaii Workers
More than half of the children in the state have a parent earning below $17 per hour. A living wage in Hawaii is $17 an hour. A living...
Civil Beat Column: Hawaii’s Economy Will Benefit From A Higher Minimum Wage
If we want to build a strong economy in Hawaii, we need to make thoughtful, well-informed decisions based on relevant, reliable data....