Nationwide Coalition Pushes for Federal $25 Minimum Wage Bill With Over 100 Partner Organizations

A national coalition of over 100 organizations, including teachers unions and lawmakers, has introduced a federal minimum wage bill set at $25, backed by Reps. Delia Ramirez and Analilia Mejia. The bill aims to increase the federal minimum wage from its current rate of $7.25 per hour. Supporters of the legislation include prominent progressive politicians like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The coalition seeks to push for passage of the $25 minimum wage bill nationwide.