minimum wage

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After thousands of contract workers protested outside factories in one northern Indian state last week, the state government increased the minimum wage there by 35%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

At the same time, minimum wage has gone up and and there are upcoming increases in benefits for many lower-income billpayers.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Low Pay Commission, the government agency which recommended the increases, said previous minimum wage rises for over-21s had "not had a significant negative impact on jobs".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A government website shows fund income of $300 million and the same amount earmarked for a minimum wage increase, without providing any further details.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

"After you left I was thinking...I really could use a hand. But I could only pay minimum wage, and only a couple shifts per week."

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour