Mayor Bill de Blasio proposes to revamp New York city’s welfare program by providing an educational focus for long-term success. When will San Francisco follow? Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/03/nyregion/de-blasios-plan-to-eliminate-workfare-lifts-hopes-for-job-seekers.html

Living Wage activists and organizations in London explain the need for a living wage. Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/01/living-wage-companies-signed-up-doubled

San Francisco custodians and Labor organizers join in protest outside of KGO radio station to fight for not only a living wage, but respect as a worker. Read more: https://kpfa.org/archive/id/107970

Denmark proves that it is possible to be profitable while providing workers with a living wage. Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/28/business/international/living-wages-served-in-denmark-fast-food-restaurants.html

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urges for a raise in minimum wage, sating it will “transform” lives and grow the economy by $22 billion. Read more: http://dailysurge.com/2014/10/pelosi-demands-minimum-wage-hike/

City governments and grass-roots organizations are emerging as leaders in efforts to raise wages. Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/12/opinion/sunday/raising-the-minimum-wage-city-by-city.html