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The topic of a '''living wage''' is an issue that has been addressed by the [[City of Charlottesville]] and the [[University of Virginia]].  Its supporters advocate for an increased standard salary.<ref>{{cite web|title= For the Press|url=http://www.livingwageatuva.org/for-the-press/|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=18 July 2012}}</ref>  The first living wage campaign in Charlottesville was launched by the [[Labor Action Group]] on April 15, 1998.<ref name=A>{{cite web|title=Resurrecting the “living wage” campaign|url=http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064432695&ShowArticle_ID=11802302093118726|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=24 February 2009|accessdate=18 July 2012}}</ref>


A '''living wage''' is the minimum amount of income needed to make a living.
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'''What is the living wage campaign?'''
The living wage campaign is group of students, faculty members, and all supporters pushing for the University of Virginia to raise the minimum wage for all employees. The members get together and strive for attention towards the raising the minimum wage for UVA employees. In 2006, they did a sit-in at Madison Hall; 17 students and one professor were arrested for trespassing. Just recently, they held a hunger strike where a group of supporters went 13 days protesting and failure to eat.
'''When did it began?'''
It majorly began in the United States in the early 90's. It began at the University of Virginia in the early 2000's but the history of the protest has been at the University since the 60's.
'''Why do people support the living wage movement?'''
Most of the minimum wage workers are adults, most of those adults are the only income provider of the family. Increasing the amount of money for workers will lift families out of poverty. Many working, single women depend on the money they make in order to care for their child. Increasing the minimum wage rate would only take .4% of the University's annual budget. Increasing the minimum wage would actually increase the number of jobs available.
'''Why do people oppose the living wage?'''
If you take into consideration health benefits, the minimum wage would have to be $14.55. Many cities pay more than the calculated living wage in order to make a living. Most of the money will come form the patient fees.
'''What can you do to help support?'''
Get the word out there! Every little thing counts.


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==University of Virginia==
The first living wage campaign directed at UVA began in April 2006.<ref name=A/>  Protestors held a four day sit-in in [[Madison Hall]] and 17 of those protestors were arrested.<ref name=A/>
 
Another campaign was conducted in 2009 and asked for wages to be raised to $11.42 an hour.<ref name=A/>  The group became active again in 2010 and asked for wages to be raised to $11.44.<ref>{{cite web|title=Group Seeks Higher Wages|url=http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2010/10/26/group-seeks-higher-wages/|author=Mike Lang|work=|publisher=[[Cavalier Daily]]|location=|publishdate=26 October 2010|accessdate=18 July 2012}}</ref> The group has actively campaigned since that time. 
 
In February of 2012, twelve students declared they would be undergoing a hunger strike until a living wage was given to University employees.<ref>{{cite web|title=UVa Living Wage Campaign announces hunger strike|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/feb/18/uva-living-wage-campaign-announces-hunger-strike-ar-1699704/|author=[[Meghan Davis]]|work=|publisher=[[Daily Progress]]|location=|publishdate=18 February 2012|accessdate=18 July 2012}}</ref> The strike lasted 13 days.  During that time it enlisted 14 more participants and sparked similar protests around the country.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Hunger Strike Ends: The Struggle Continues|url=http://www.livingwageatuva.org/2012/03/01/the-hunger-strike-ends-the-struggle-continues/|author=|work=|publisher=Living Wage at UVA|location=|publishdate=1 March 2012|accessdate=18 July 2012}}</ref>  UVA did not meet the protester's demands and the University's wages did not change.<ref>{{cite web|title=UVA stands firm as hunger strike ends|url=http://www.c-ville.com/Article/UVA/UVA_stands_firm_as_hunger_strike_ends/|author=|[[Jayson Whitehead]]work=|publisher=[[Cville Weekly]]|location=|publishdate=6 March 2012|accessdate=18 July 2012}}</ref>
 
==City of Charlottesville==
On July 16, 2012, [[City Council]] voted to increase city employees' living wage from $11.67 to $13 per hour.<ref name=GM>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville OKs 'living-wage' bump to $13|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jul/17/charlottesville-approves-living-wage-pay-bump-ar-2063286/|author=[[Graham Moomaw]]|work=|publisher=[[Daily Progress]]|location=|publishdate=17 July 2012|accessdate=18 July 2012}}</ref>  Concerns were raised about the compression of other city employees hourly salaries so a 2% adjustment was applied to employees who made between $13 and $14 per hour.<ref name=GM/>
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:51, 19 July 2012

The topic of a living wage is an issue that has been addressed by the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. Its supporters advocate for an increased standard salary.[1] The first living wage campaign in Charlottesville was launched by the Labor Action Group on April 15, 1998.[2]

University of Virginia

The first living wage campaign directed at UVA began in April 2006.[2] Protestors held a four day sit-in in Madison Hall and 17 of those protestors were arrested.[2]

Another campaign was conducted in 2009 and asked for wages to be raised to $11.42 an hour.[2] The group became active again in 2010 and asked for wages to be raised to $11.44.[3] The group has actively campaigned since that time.

In February of 2012, twelve students declared they would be undergoing a hunger strike until a living wage was given to University employees.[4] The strike lasted 13 days. During that time it enlisted 14 more participants and sparked similar protests around the country.[5] UVA did not meet the protester's demands and the University's wages did not change.[6]

City of Charlottesville

On July 16, 2012, City Council voted to increase city employees' living wage from $11.67 to $13 per hour.[7] Concerns were raised about the compression of other city employees hourly salaries so a 2% adjustment was applied to employees who made between $13 and $14 per hour.[7]

References

  1. Web. For the Press, retrieved 18 July 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Web. Resurrecting the “living wage” campaign, 24 February 2009, retrieved 18 July 2012.
  3. Web. Group Seeks Higher Wages, Mike Lang, Cavalier Daily, 26 October 2010, retrieved 18 July 2012.
  4. Web. UVa Living Wage Campaign announces hunger strike, Meghan Davis, Daily Progress, 18 February 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.
  5. Web. The Hunger Strike Ends: The Struggle Continues, Living Wage at UVA, 1 March 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.
  6. Web. UVA stands firm as hunger strike ends, Cville Weekly, 6 March 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Web. Charlottesville OKs 'living-wage' bump to $13, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, 17 July 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.