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Minimum Wages Rise in 19 States to Start 2026

Inflation-indexed schedules drive the latest increases.

LAX Catering Workers Block Century Boulevard During Holiday Rush as Police Restore Access

Houston Hilton Workers Extend Strike to Oct. 12 in $23 Wage Fight

Houston Postpones State of the City as Hilton Hotel Strike Extends Through Sept. 20

Air Canada Flight Attendants Vote 99% ‘No’ on Wages, Moving Dispute to Mediation