These are the top 10 U.S. states for workers' rights, says new report—8 of them have a minimum wage over $15
These states provide strong minimum wages, worker protections and rights to organize, according to Oxfam's research.
TL;DR
- California, Washington D.C., and New York are ranked as the top three states for worker protections.
- The Oxfam index evaluates states based on minimum wage, worker protections, and rights to organize.
- Key worker protection policies include paid family and medical leave, equal pay mandates, and protection against sexual harassment.
- Caregiver protection is a newly added criterion, recognizing the challenges faced by those caring for both children and elderly relatives.
- Union support is at a record high, with 47% of Americans wanting labor unions to have more influence.
- The top 10 states are California, District of Columbia, New York, Illinois, Oregon, Washington, Maine, Colorado, Connecticut, and Minnesota.
- Raising the federal minimum wage is suggested as a policy to benefit workers nationwide.