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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> | ||
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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/> | |||
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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]
An article on Wikipedia has information about Living wage in areas beyond Albemarle County's borders. |
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
- ↑ Web. For the Press, retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Web. Resurrecting the “living wage” campaign, 24 February 2009, retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ↑ Web. Group Seeks Higher Wages, Mike Lang, Cavalier Daily, 26 October 2010, retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ↑ Web. UVa Living Wage Campaign announces hunger strike, Meghan Davis, Daily Progress, 18 February 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ↑ Web. The Hunger Strike Ends: The Struggle Continues, Living Wage at UVA, 1 March 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ↑ Web. UVA stands firm as hunger strike ends, Cville Weekly, 6 March 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Web. Charlottesville OKs 'living-wage' bump to $13, Graham Moomaw, Daily Progress, 17 July 2012, retrieved 18 July 2012.