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economy2 years ago•1 min saved

The Cost of Living in Expensive US States: A Single Person's Salary Guide

A new survey by GoBankingRates.com reveals that California requires a living wage of $80,013 for singles to live comfortably, making it the third most expensive state in the US. The study factors in the cost of necessities, discretionary spending, and savings. Hawaii tops the list with a living wage of $112,411, followed by Massachusetts at $87,909. The high living wage in California is attributed to its high median home values, with the median price of a single-family home being $832,340 and median rent at $2,912 per month. In contrast, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Alabama have the lowest living wages for singles.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#affordability #california #economy

fashion-industry2 years ago•4 min saved

The Fashion Industry's Decade-Long Struggle for Worker Safety and Fair Wages.

The Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh, which killed over 1,100 people and injured 2,500 more, led to the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, a legally binding agreement between brands, trade unions and NGOs. While the Accord has raised awareness around the safety of garment workers in Bangladesh, the industry continues to fall short on other matters, such as paying people enough to reach the living wage threshold. Sustainable and fair production in the fashion industry is being called for by numerous organizations, including Fashion Revolution and Human Rights Watch.

via Euronews|

#european-brands #fashion-industry #garment-workers

labor-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

World Bank Employees Struggle with Poverty

Food workers employed by Compass Group North America at the World Bank headquarters in Washington D.C. are struggling to make ends meet, with a quarter of them receiving public benefits like SNAP. Despite catering to some of the world's most important people, many of the workers are paid just above the minimum wage of $16.10 per hour, with some earning $18 per hour after a decade on the job. The workers, who are in the midst of contract negotiations, are seeking higher wages and better healthcare benefits.

via The Associated Press|

#compass-group #labor-rights #living-wage