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.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
MIOSHA reports that the farm worker's death is the 16th workplace death in 2026 and the sixth in 30 days.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Douglas Environmental pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise and six counts of forgery.
The owner of Frank's Chicken Deli & Pizza shared security footage showing a man forcing open a rear door and pulling Michigan Lottery instant tickets from a display case before leaving in an SUV.
More than 100 people showed up to a party in Birmingham, Michigan, and residents are wondering why it wasn't shut down before it got out of hand.
Severe weather is possible again this week as a parade of fronts rolls through Southeast Michigan.
The owner of Frank's Chicken Deli & Pizza shared security footage showing a man forcing open a rear door and pulling Michigan Lottery instant tickets from a display case before leaving in an SUV.
The committee ultimately sent the ordinance to the full City Council without a recommendation.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
On July 1, Detroit Metro Airport will increase airline landing fees by 10%, alongside a 13% increase in rental fees for airlines in Evans Terminal and a 1% increase in McNamara.
A Warren mother is under investigation after two children, both under age 2, were found wandering outside without adult supervision.
President Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven summit on Monday, as the Trump administration announces the signing of a truce with Iran. CBS News has this report.
A thief was seen on camera stealing lottery tickets from a Sterling Heights store. Neighbors are upset about a disruptive party in Birmingham. Other top stories and weather are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Tuesday's weather starts partly sunny. But there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening, with some on the strong-to-severe side. Wednesday's forecast calls for more widespread rain and thunderstorms, with a potential for severe weather.