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Overtime protections have been withering since the ‘70s, as companies have squeezed salaried workers for ever-more uncompensated hours.
Today, Washington State - backed by @JayInslee - said, “No More” - introducing new rules to restore overtime pay to thousands. 👏🏽👏🏽 #RestoreOT
Today, Washington State - backed by @JayInslee - said, “No More” - introducing new rules to restore overtime pay to thousands. 👏🏽👏🏽 #RestoreOT
This is a big damn deal. Americans have become accustomed to the idea that we work 50 or 60-hour work weeks at a set salary level. This isn’t how it used to be.
In 1975, 63% of salaried workers qualified for overtime pay when they worked beyond 40 hours.
In 1975, 63% of salaried workers qualified for overtime pay when they worked beyond 40 hours.
Washington State is leading the way on the recovery of a 40-hour work-week, and adequate compensation for overtime. As always, blue states can act as laboratories for how to enact truly progressive policies & show the nation how it’s done.
Please follow the #RestoreOT campaign!
Please follow the #RestoreOT campaign!
Sign up here to show your support for this effort in Washington State. There will be opportunities for Washingtonians to rally behind #RestoreOT, and for all of us to support them by spreading the message on social media.
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