fight for 15
The Fight for $15 has picked up a lot of steam in blue states.
It's just the fourth state to adopt such a law, following in the footsteps of California, Massachusetts and New York.
For both the party and the millions of workers who need a raise.
Thirteen counties and cities will notice the difference immediately on January 1, reaching or exceeding $15 an hour.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
These organizing tactics aren't traditional, but they are helping unions make some headway in the food and drink industry.
The House candidate from Michigan was one of at least 20 people detained during the pro-labor demonstration.
The Service Employees International Union says the drop in money suggested by government filings just reflects a change in strategy and structure.
The state's leadership could live to regret blocking cities from setting their own minimum wages.
Take that, local decision-making.
Major minimum wage increases in cities like Seattle and Chicago have led to no discernible loss of jobs or slowing of job growth.