MINIMUM WAGE

Emory University to raise minimum wage to $15hr for student workers

As of the time of this publication, only fives states are set to have minimum wages higher than $15 per hour: New Y…

By Sofie Salmon '23
Dec 24, 2022

Grand Valley petition calls for wage increase for student workers

In mid-October, a petition at Grand Valley State University was launched advocating for the Board of Trustees to ra…

By Caitlin Mallen '24
Nov 28, 2022

Young Democratic Socialist of America chapter proposes $25 minimum wage

On Sept. 29, Arizona State University’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America held their 'kickoff' …

By Thomas Stevenson '23
Oct 17, 2022

Democratic Socialist student groups are pushing these leftist policies on college campuses

Campus Reform took a deep dive into the leftist agenda of Young Democratic Socialists of America chapters across th…

By Wyatt Eichholz '24
Mar 18, 2022

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Students support $15 minimum wage, aren't concerned about economy

President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress continue to push for a $15 federal minimum wage.

By Ophelie Jacobson
Mar 4, 2021

What Biden’s minimum wage hike would mean for higher ed

Biden’s proposed COVID-19 relief bill proposes a $15 per hour minimum wage.

By Ben Zeisloft
Feb 8, 2021

Profs conclude $15 federal minimum wage, supported by Biden, would result in 2 million lost jobs

A new report shows just how many jobs could be lost if the minimum federal minimum wage is raised to $15 per hour.

By Haley Worth '22
Nov 4, 2020

Students seek title of 'most unionized campus in the country'

A small, independent labor union is looking to make Grinnell College "the most unionized campus in the country" by …

By Kyle Perisic
Sep 28, 2017

Students get $11/hr to “advance social justice and diversity”

Candidates are expected to know "how power, privilege, oppression operates" so they can help organize programs like…

By Adam Sabes
Jul 22, 2017

Michigan socialists protest for $15 minimum wage

They demanded the university and subcontractors recognize and bargain with the union or organization of the employe…

By Mariana Barillas
Apr 16, 2015

Professor: Fight to hike minimum wage the ‘civil rights movement of our time’

Reich compared a group of Columbia University students who'll travel the country to organize Wal-Mart workers to ci…

By Kat Timpf
Jun 2, 2014

Illinois colleges warn that pending minimum wage hike would force them to fire students

Illinois already has a minimum wage of $8.25, which is the third highest in the nation.

By Kat Timpf
May 1, 2014