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Nearly 20 U.S. states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, affecting about 8.3 million workers and increasing their earnings by $5 billion, with Washington and New York offering the highest wages. The changes reflect inflation adjustments and scheduled hikes, but many southern states will see no change due to lack of minimum wage laws. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 since 2009, losing over 30% of its value to inflation.
Walmart shareholders voted against seven proposals related to animal welfare, racial equality, human rights, worker pay, viewpoint discrimination, workplace safety, and corporate advocacy during their June 4, 2024 meeting. The board opposed all proposals, citing existing policies and practices.
More businesses are asking customers to tip, driven in part by the spread of digital payment technologies that include prompts to tip workers. Some companies could also be turning to tipping to avoid paying their workers more. Businesses relying on tips to help pay their workers is far from a new phenomenon, particularly in the restaurant industry. One potential reason service businesses are warming up to tipping is that they're under particular pressure to keep labor costs in check.