Earning a living wage can make a huge difference in people’s lives. Two people agreed to share their stories with Health Care Access Now (HCAN). They told us how they approached finances (and the way it made them feel) when they worked low-paid jobs and after they attained positions that paid a living wage. “I…
Health insurance and employment are tied together in the United States. What that translates to is different tiers of health insurance benefits and expenses for different people. Here is a breakdown of the various types of insurance that people may use: These plans can vary widely. Employers may require that employees pay for a portion…
“Everyone has problems at work,” says Brennan Grayson, Director, Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center (CIWC). Those problems might be small or big—a conflict with a coworker or being passed over for a promotion because of racial discrimination, as examples. “But when you’re an immigrant, work issues can be vastly complicated. Do you and your boss speak…
In the six years between 2009 and 2014, 193 Cincinnati employers were found to have violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The six-year total of minimum wages, overtime wages, and civil monetary damages recovered across those cases was $3,679,911. More than 6,000 workers were affected.* “Wage theft occurs when employers refuse to pay promised…
Imagine a community with vibrant, safe, and inclusive neighborhoods in which all people live in healthy homes with equitable access to resources and opportunities to pursue their dreams. Nearby businesses serve everyone. The area is safe and walkable, with green space for recreation and exercise. That’s the kind of place that The Community Builders (TCB) envision when they…
The federal minimum wage was established in 1938 as a part of the Fair Labor Standards Act. In that year, the minimum wage was $0.25/hour, which translates to $5.33/hour today. Over the years, the federal minimum wage has been raised regularly: Since 2009, there have been no raises to minimum wage. That means that someone…
The Homeless Coalition’s advocacy efforts do an incredible amount for people who are at risk for or experiencing homelessness. The list of services is exhaustive, but Dr. Mark Mussman, Director of Education at The Homeless Coalition, concentrates on work that raises people’s understanding about homelessness. Just a few of those initiatives include “walking tours in…
There are a lot of numbers readily available for people who are interested in average wages locally, statewide, and nationwide. We’ll run through those numbers and discuss why they might not show the whole picture. National average wages The national average or all occupations is $29.76/hour. That translates to about $61,900/year. We’ve already discussed what…
The Center for Community Solutions, a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank focusing on health, social, and economic issues in Ohio, has concentrated on research, analysis, and advocacy to improve the wellbeing of Ohioans for the last 110 years. Angela Maher, Research Associate for The Center for Community Solutions, says that its success lies in its connection…
“In the United States, structures have been created to benefit those who are in power,” which means that people who are not in power face additional hardships that can affect their health, says Tiffany White. White is the Health Programs Manager, Healthy Communities Program, Cincinnati Health Department. She facilitates the Live-Work-Play Cincinnati Coalition. “Live-Work-Play is…
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