In a political climate defined by stagnant wages for millions of workers, growing inequality and populist revolts in both parties, activists from outside of the political establishment and low-wage workers achieved a major victory on Monday when the Democratic governors of California and New York both signed bills that would gradually increase their states' minimum wages to $15 per hour.
California, New York minimum wage hikes a major win for rising populist movement
In a political climate defined by stagnant wages, growing inequality and populist revolts in both parties, activists achieved a major victory Monday.