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"We were not prepared for this unrest either, as the wage board has already been formed," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

In 2024, Labour said it would remove "discriminatory age bands", vowing to end the gap between the adult minimum wage and pay for 18 to 20-year-olds.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

However, there are few signs that higher inflation is leading to a pickup in wage growth that could trigger a second round of price increases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

He couldn’t find a decent job, and as of three weeks ago, he makes pizzas for minimum wage.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

"Food prices, cooking gas and electricity bills have all gone up -- the government must either bring down the prices of essential commodities or raise our wages," said Mamum, 28, a factory worker.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

These contributions exceed 27% of gross wages in France and 33% in Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Healey added that Labour was still committed to the ambition, but hinted the plan to equalise wages might be delayed, partly to encourage businesses to employ younger workers.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The “main focus is affordable housing, healthcare, and good wages for working people.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

The wages Mamá was paid at the hotel were too small to support the seven of them, and Lupita earned only centavos for her errands.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

But speak to the handful of residents here and they will tell you of the battle waged since summer to ensure the taps do not run dry.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The U.S. has waged a vigorous campaign to shake its hold and restore freedom of navigation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Turek could also benefit from the strong campaign being waged by gubernatorial front-runner Rob Sand, who tops the Democratic ticket.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

Harry waged a years-long, ultimately unsuccessful legal battle with the government to reinstate his publicly funded security.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

Consider the first campaign he waged against Bologna while Messer Giovanni Bentivoglio was still alive.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

She had already spent 18 months waging her own inner struggle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Open social media and a million keyboard warriors are waging war.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

While Karadzic was the ideologue and Milosevic the wily politician, Mladic was the soldier and his metier was waging war.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

"We're not waging any kind of "battle" against Spain; we're simply carefully controlling arrivals," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

She closed the door behind her instantly, as someone does who has been waging a long, long war on behalf of her progeny against post-bath drafts.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger