2024 Oxfam report ranks Michigan 31st in worker well-being, citing low minimum wage and weak protections.

Oxfam's 2024 "Best and Worst States to Work" report ranks Michigan 31st, down from 26th in 2023. The state’s minimum wage of $10.33 is low relative to living costs, and it lacks key worker protections, such as heat safety standards. In contrast, top-ranked states like D.C. and California have higher wages and stronger protections. Advocates suggest that successful state policies could inform federal legislation to enhance worker well-being nationwide.

September 02, 2024
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