Archive

  1. February 14, 2016

    Peeve’s Public House

    “Even with the crowds, Scharton was forced to make changes last month when, along with other financial pressures, the minimum wage increased to $10…To compensate, the pub is now open…
  2. January 29, 2016

    Pizzetteria Brunetti

    “At Pizzetteria Brunetti, a restaurant in Manhattan’s West Village, owner Jason Brunetti said he would soon end overtime and cut employee hours. Delivery workers will have additional duties, such as…
  3. January 20, 2016

    McGirk’s Irish Pub

    The recent pay hike for minimum wage earners in New York has caused a decrease in the number of staff per shift at McGirk’s Irish Pub. Restaurant owner Tim Ward…
  4. January 20, 2016

    Longway’s Diner

    This Diner on Route 342 has been an institution for truckers on the East Coast since 1966, but the popular New York spot will no longer be open 24/7. Owner…
  5. June 1, 2015

    Reaching Beyond Care

    “Child-care assistant Eunice Medina, 23, was thrilled when Oakland’s minimum wage took effect in March. But almost as quickly, Medina’s workdays were cut and her hours shaved from eight to…
  6. April 17, 2015

    Tamarind Tree

    [Owner Tam Nguyen] adds the new minimum-wage law prevents any future growth due to the increased costs of doing business. Being streamlined means cutting the number of employees from over 50…
  7. April 10, 2015

    Sterling’s Family Childcare

    The owner, Muriel Sterling, significantly reduced hours for her employees in response to the wage increase– they were coming in at 7:30 am, and now they come in at 10…