Tag: Wage gap
Some young adults are opting out of parenthood. Money is a major reason, most say
Raising kids is expensive.Of course, many believe that the rewards far outweigh the financial cost. However, others are opting for a life without...
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for 15 years. How the election may change that
Activists demonstrate in support of a $15-per-hour minimum wage and tips for restaurant workers in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 8, 2022.Mandel Ngan |...
Extreme heat is prompting higher home cooling costs. It is also putting some individuals at risk
Visitors walk during a long-duration heat wave impacting much of California on July 9 in Death Valley National Park, California. Mario Tama | Getty...
Union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea to take strike action
Samsung Electronics' union in South Korea has declared it will start taking strike action, including advising members as an initial protest to take...
Some Asian American and Pacific Islander women face a $1 million salary shortfall due to the pay gap
March 12 is generally considered equal pay day, the mark of just how far into the new year women have to keep working...
Wealth inequality starts at birth. Lawmakers debate whether child savings accounts can help
Urbazon | E+ | Getty ImagesAn unequal distribution of wealth in the U.S. can make it so some children are behind from birth.Now...