https://www.wcmu.org/tags/minimum-wage Minimum Wage en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:39:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/minimum-wage-campaign-stalls-stops-pursuit-of-2026-ballot-measure One Fair Wage, the most recent group to suspend its campaign, has been trying to create a single minimum wage for all Michiganders, regardless of whether they make tips. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:39:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/minimum-wage-campaign-stalls-stops-pursuit-of-2026-ballot-measure Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/michigans-minimum-wage-increases The minimum wage in Michigan will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 starting Jan. 1. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:23:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/michigans-minimum-wage-increases Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-10/migrant-farm-work-has-boomed-in-michigan-the-feds-just-cut-workers-pay The decision comes after years of outcry from some farmers that the cost of labor, transportation and housing for H-2A workers was making it impossible to break even. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-10/migrant-farm-work-has-boomed-in-michigan-the-feds-just-cut-workers-pay Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-12/michigan-prepares-for-minimum-wage-hike-paid-sick-leave-requirement The Michigan legislature is racing to pass policies to manage the incoming increase to the state minimum wage and new mandatory paid sick leave. The state Supreme Court set a date for those changes to take effect this month. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:30:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-12/michigan-prepares-for-minimum-wage-hike-paid-sick-leave-requirement Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-28/tri-cities-business-leaders-call-on-whitmer-to-begin-special-election The heads of multiple chambers of commerce say they want representation in the state Senate as lawmakers debate legislation related to the minimum wage and paid sick leave. U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) resigned from the state Senate nearly a month ago. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:19:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-28/tri-cities-business-leaders-call-on-whitmer-to-begin-special-election Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-11/mi-bill-would-keep-subminimum-wage-for-tipped-workers-in-place HB 6056 would allow a new law that increases the state minimum wage to go into effect — just not for waiters and bartenders who receive much of their income from tips. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:58:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-11/mi-bill-would-keep-subminimum-wage-for-tipped-workers-in-place Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-08/michigan-business-leaders-raise-alarm-over-minimum-wage-changes The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, a coalition of business leaders, say the pending changes to the minimum wages laws will have a disproportionate impact on the tourism economy in the region and hospitality industries. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:30:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-08/michigan-business-leaders-raise-alarm-over-minimum-wage-changes Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-03/mi-supreme-court-to-rule-soon-on-minimum-wage-earned-time-off One of the most anticipated decisions this year from the Michigan Supreme Court will soon determine the fate of the state’s minimum wage and earned sick leave laws. A decision is expected soon as the Supreme Court session wraps up at the end of the month. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:53:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-03/mi-supreme-court-to-rule-soon-on-minimum-wage-earned-time-off Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-03/michigan-supreme-court-denies-minimum-wage-initiative-ballot-access The Michigan Supreme Court turned down a request Friday to order that a petition to raise the state’s minimum wage be certified to the November ballot. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:03:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-03/michigan-supreme-court-denies-minimum-wage-initiative-ballot-access Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-02/2024-will-bring-boost-in-state-minimum-wage-to-10-33 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:56:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-02/2024-will-bring-boost-in-state-minimum-wage-to-10-33 Rick Pluta | MPRN