living wage

Example Sentences

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But employers, he wrote, had a duty to pay a fair living wage, maintain a safe workplace with limited hours, and allow workers to form unions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The “gig economy” entered the lingo in 2009, as increasing numbers of people tried to cobble two or more part-time, no-benefit “gigs” into a living wage.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The living wage increased to £15.10 in January 2026 and the minimum wage increased to £13.59 in April 2026.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

She also said her focus on jobs that pay a living wage would help families afford more and that she supports additional eviction protections for county residents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Soon the Rad Lab would have to pay its scientists a living wage.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik