wages

A University of Michigan think tank has upgraded its expectations for annual worker earnings in the state. The Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics released its projections Friday.

Supporters of a state law to raise the minimum wage for everyone in Michigan — regardless of whether they make tips — say lawmakers should leave it be.

Today, we talk about things to think about as Michigan contemplates changes with minimum wages for tipped workers. Also, writer Michael Spradlin on adapting the political run-up to the Third Reich into a story young people can grasp. Plus: chef Abra Berens has ideas about what to do with the insanely prolific bounteous harvest of Michigan fruit available at your grocery or farmers’ market.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to prioritize better paying jobs in government contracts during a visit to the Ann Arbor area Friday.

A study from the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative at Michigan State University says yearly wages for the state's teachers have slid behind the national average.

A look at the UAW's history of solidarity, a dementia friendly movie screening, the 145th anniversary of Michigan’s first phone book and why they are important, and the launch of our very own pizza podcast — Dough Dynasty.

A university spokesman said the strike violates the current union contract that remains in place until May 1.

The state appeals court will decide whether the Michigan Legislature exceeded its powers when it made sweeping changes to a pair of petition initiatives.

The Michigan Court of Appeals says local governments cannot make their own rules that require contractors to pay union-level wages.

Wages have increased, but inflation has erased any gains in disposable income. With a mild recession expected, workers are not likely to see an increase in buying power until 2024.