Author Archives: Negin Owliaei

Reopening the economy is a death sentence for workers

The wealthy may be fine with sacrificing the vulnerable, but workers are fighting for the sanctity of human life.

By Negin Owliaei
Posted on May 15, 2020 by Negin Owliaei

Every morning for the last two months, I’ve checked the news in my home state of Florida with growing concern. Continue reading →

Red states cut worker pay by $1.5 billion

If you’re a minimum wage worker in a conservative state, your state lawmakers may have cut your paycheck by over $4,000.

By Negin Owliaei
Posted on August 27, 2019 by Negin Owliaei

Last month, the House voted to incrementally raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Continue reading →