Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH Labor · Money · Accountability Working Under the Table Comes With a Clock. It Runs Out in Three Years. Cash work does not defer the bill. It deletes your Social Security record, and federal law gives you three years, three months and 15…
The article discusses the stagnant minimum wage in New Hampshire, which has remained at $7.25 since 2009, despite rising living costs. It critiques the illusion of freedom in at-will employment, highlighting the lack of job security and health coverage for low-income workers, and the systemic challenges they face.
New Hampshire’s minimum wage for 2024 remains at $7.25 per hour, aligning with the federal rate and unchanged since 2009. This policy, established after repealing the state minimum wage in 2011, creates significant wage disparities compared to neighboring states, impacting local workers and businesses across the Granite State’s economy.
Union membership in the U.S. is declining, with only 10% of workers participating. Young workers face significant obstacles in unionization, leaving many, including domestic and gig workers, unprotected. The report highlights barriers to organizing and explores alternative protections, such as municipal wage standards and just-cause laws, for non-unionized workers.
Nurses at Concord Hospital in New Hampshire have unionized, marking a historic first for private hospitals in the state. This achievement, supported by SEA/SEIU Local 1984, aims to improve working conditions and patient care. The unionization reflects a national trend as healthcare workers seek better representation amid ongoing labor movements.
