Mariah Ross from One Fair Wage reminds us that the injustice of unfair wages has a long history, is a carryover from slavery, and impacts women of color the most.
As we celebrate Juneteenth tomorrow to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States, it’s important for all of us to reflect on the many impacts slavery still has on us as a country today.
One Fair Wage is moving legislation and ballot measures in 25 states to raise wages and end sub-minimum wages for millions of workers – and mobilize millions to vote in the process – by the United States’ 250th Anniversary (2026).
Check here to find out if your state is one of them!
It's Time to Eliminate Sub-Minimum Wages