Tag Archives: wage theft in Iowa

President Biden’s Rescue Plan Helps Workers Recover Lost Wages

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Trish Nelson

States, cities turn to community organizations to battle wage theft by Casey Quinlan, Iowa Capital Dispatch July 4, 2023 About five years ago, most of Minneapolis’ Subway, Little Caesars and McDonald’s franchise restaurants did not comply with city wage standards. … Continue reading →

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Stealing Is Stealing

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From the January 2023 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for … Continue reading →

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Wages, Jobs, Child Care, Wage Theft: The Courtney Report

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Note: This is edited from the weekly email report from Senator Courtney. To see the full report please go to Senator Courtney’s website. Note2: This post missed the schedule last week. To make sure that important info in here is … Continue reading →

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What Is Wage Theft?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

It’s happening in Iowa.

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Wage Theft And Money For Schools: The Courtney Report

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Once again we will take excerpts from Senator Courtney’s newsletter. WHAT DO OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS NEED? Iowa’s future depends on high-quality local schools. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure that every Iowa child gets the best education possible and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislative Session 2015: Democrats Advocate For Kids, Environment, Rural Broadband

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Trish Nelson

According to WHO-TV there are several pre-filed bills already waiting  including a bill that would ban phone calls while driving: “The Department of Public Safety is suggesting legislation to update the texting ban. It would make it illegal for you … Continue reading →

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Are Iowa Republicans Supporting Wage Theft?

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Wage Theft: Iowa’s Number One Crime Reprinted with permission from the Prairie Progressive by Joe Bolkcom It might seem hard to believe but some Iowa employers are regularly stealing from their employees. It’s a problem in Johnson County and across … Continue reading →

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