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This website gives information on the current situation with minimum wage in the US. It gives insight on those that work in these minimum wage positions and who would benefit from a nationwide raise in the federal minimum wage. This website also give its readers information on the demographics of those in these minimum wage jobs.

Shows statistics based on U.S. surveys concerning overweight women and the wage penalties they could expect from being overweight.

Provides state by state breakdown of government assistance given to recipients. Shows growth of tax money being used per year. Discusses solutions and alternatives used by different countries.

The article gives an explanation of what the right to work law really is about and how it affects people and unions.

Pay rates are broken down in various ways, such as; degree, sex, ethnicity, etc. Reviews the compared earnings by industry as well as country. Examines wage gap theories and research.

This article describes the difference between right to work states and unionized states. Gives some pros and cons on the subject, and how the "right to work state" method has grown.

By Vicki Needham - 03/08/11 02:17 PM ET Eight Republican Senators introduced a bill Tuesday giving workers a choice as to whether to join labor unions, which they argue will boost the nation's economy and provide an increase in wages. Sen.