Target Is Raising Minimum Hourly Wage To $15 By End Of 2020
Target Corp. is raising its minimum hourly wage for workers to $11 starting next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020.
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Target Corp. is raising its minimum hourly wage for workers to $11 starting next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020.
The group is also looking to end Michigan's two chair pay system so that even workers who receive tips will have a $12 per hour minimum wage.
The lower minimum wage for tipped employees would eventually equal the regular minimum wage, too.
Workers walked off the job at a McDonald's on West Grand Boulevard and joined members of "Fight for 15" as they protested for a $15 minimum wage.
With minimum wage discussions being conducted everywhere, one may wonder how their small business fits into the conversation.
Small business owners can reduce the amount of employee turnover by providing a fair and healthy salary to their staff.
Hundreds of low wage workers and their supporters are rallying to call out "corporate bad actors that don't pay their fair share of taxes."
Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington are among the states with active "Fight for $15" efforts.
That is $14 more a week, or $728 a year, for those working full-time.
The Michigan Senate is poised to approve a bill that would lower the minimum wage that can be paid to 18- and 19-year-old workers.
"McDonald's is a billion dollar company and they should give us $15 an hour for the hard work that we do," said one employee.
They chanted: "Don't supersize our fries — supersize our wages."
In 1973 ... I was making $5 an hour; this is 2015, Michigan is still $8.40 - you think about it," he said.
Three employees of a McDonald's restaurant in Detroit walked off the job Tuesday night in protest of low wages.
"Their slogan is 'I'm Loving It.' We're not loving $9 ... $8 an hour. We're loving $15 and a union."
Dozens of low-wage workers gathered at a Detroit McDonald's on 8 Mile Road to push for higher pay.
Supporters of boosting the minimum wage in metro Detroit are making their collective voices heard Thursday morning.
Those arrested were among the crowd of about 100 protesters marching around the fast food restaurant on Mack Avenue.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation in May to raise the state's minimum wage by 25 percent gradually over the next four years.
The State Board of Canvassers said the Raise Michigan Coalition didn't have enough valid signatures.
The voter-initiated law would increase the minimum to $10.10 an hour over time.
The debate about the minimum wage is taking place because enough Americans believe the rules of commerce should be adjusted.
Lawmakers said the gradual increase is better for employers who might need time to adjust to paying employees more...
WWJ spoke live with Mark Hackel. one of many local leaders attending the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
The compromise was struck a day before a committee turns in petition signatures for a higher minimum wage hike.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic tossed two touchdown passes Saturday to help Michigan State to a 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.
A hiker who had been missing since Sept. 5 from Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior in Michigan has been found, the National Park Service said Saturday afternoon.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
A 46-year-old man is in custody after a woman reported indecent exposure in Waterford Township, Michigan, on Thursday, police said.
Six employees of GLC Property Maintenance in Highland Township, Michigan, were stopped by nine U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles on their way to work Thursday morning, in what the landscaping company's owner believes was a targeted raid.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
A hiker who had been missing since Sept. 5 from Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior in Michigan has been found, the National Park Service said Saturday afternoon.
A former Michigan State University physician has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted two women at the health care facility. They're asking for anyone who may be a victim to come forward.
Two Jewish leaders CBS News Detroit talked to on Thursday said they don't feel heard and have put together a petition they hope political leaders will sign onto that they're calling "Nonnegotiable Principles"
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
The city of Dearborn paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives 25 years ago.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
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Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic tossed two touchdown passes Saturday to help Michigan State to a 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Jordan Marshall scored on a tiebreaking 1-yard run set up by an interception midway through the fourth quarter and Bryce Underwood ran for a 38-yard touchdown to help Michigan bounce back and beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10.
Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night.
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The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A cold front on Sunday will bring much cooler air to kick off the week.
The Detroit Health Department on Saturday hosted its fifth annual Block Party. Residents had the chance to enjoy food, live music and giveaways while learning about health services in the Motor City.
A group of volunteers with the nonprofit group Sleep in Heavenly Peace gathered at a workshop in Westland Saturday morning to help make sure children have a place to sleep.
The Cars at the Station free event kicks off this weekend at Michigan Central.
The owner of a New Baltimore tattoo shop is getting a lot of attention after an unusual online offer that he made.