Currently, the national minimum wage is $7.40/hour. Multiple studies have concluded that a living wage--a wage high enough to maintain a normal standard of living--is $15/hour.  42% of U.S. workers make less than $15/hour.  Before 2012, the labor movement was in a slump.  The work of devoted organizers in New York city, during November of that year, sparked a revitalization in labor and the birth of the Fight for 15.

Thousands of workers across the country are saying enough is enough and standing up for their right to a living wage.  In 2015, April 15th was a national day of action.  4/15/15 saw numerous strikes and protests in major cities, including Detroit, New York City, Philadelphia, and hundreds more. This year, in 2016, April 14th is the movement's national day of action.  Get involved by contacting regional organizers or simply signing petitions and sharing on social media.

The following video highlights the importance of labor activism and gives a voice to those who are impacted by poverty wages.