Why We Need Fair Work Practices Legislation in Minneapolis
In light of the recently proposed “Working Families Agenda” we, as a city, are deeply engaged in a much needed discussion about fair work practices in Minneapolis. As we drill down into the details of what basic standards for fair scheduling and paid time off should be, let’s keep our focus on the bigger picture. It's no secret: our economy is increasingly rigged in favor of the very rich It ’ s no secret: young adults are struggling harder than ever to gain economic independence when faced with steadily rising costs of housing, education and health care. It ’ s no secret : Minneapolis is home to the worst racial employment and income disparities in the nation. Not only are more and more poor workers, young workers, single parents and workers of color not keeping up, their incomes are actually falling. This is especially true for our black workers as you can see here and here . We live in a thriving c ity that works ...