Prevailing Wage Ordinance: Bloomington, Minnesota
A policy requiring that employees on city-funded construction projects be paid prevailing wages (comparable to local industry rates). The rule applies to projects over $175,000, ensuring public construction jobs provide family-sustaining pay.
Certifying living wage employers to educate and enforce JQ practices: Orange County, California
A local organization the certifies living wage employers, lifting up quality jobs, raising worker awareness and incentivizing business behavior. To qualify as a living wage employer in 2024, a business must pay all regular full- and part-time employees at least $17.65 per hour. They can qualify at a lower rate of $16.15 if they pay at least 50% of the cost of health insurance for those employees.
Living wages through Customized Training Agreements: Northern Virginia
A policy that requires that requires workers "must be full-time and paid at least an hourly rate equivalent to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage calculator as determined at time of application, unless otherwise agreed to by the WDB.”
Living wage career readiness preparation for young adults in green workforce: Boston, Massachusetts
A 10-month Green Industry Workforce Development Program, called PowerCorpsBOS, that combines hands-on training, paid “earn and learn” opportunities for living-wage careers and connections to green industry employers for young adults.
Providing living wage pathways to underserved individuals: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An investment by the City of Philadelphia's Department of Commerce of $1.5 million through their Workforce Solutions Grant into a program aiming to prepare local job seekers for sustainable career pathways that offer living wages, focusing on addressing specific challenges faced by Black, brown and other historically disadvantaged residents as they enter the workforce.
Living wage considerations for youth services: Boston, Massachusetts
A practice that prioritizes vendors with proven success in placing youth workers in living-wage jobs, while emphasizing partnerships offering wraparound services like mental health support, financial literacy and job retention strategies.