As Congress debates whether or not to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 from its current level of $7.25, here’s a look back at when and how often the rate has been raised in the past since it ...

Many U.S. workers are ringing in the new year with a raise as new minimum wage increases take effect in states and localities across the country on Thursday. More than 8.3 million workers are expected ...

Rhode Island lawmakers are considering three proposals to raise the minimum wage beyond its scheduled increase to $17 an hour ...

Back in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act led to the first minimum wage of $0.25 per hour. Over time, the federal minimum wage has obviously increased, but it hasn't always kept pace with inflation.