Here's How Washington Ranks For Workers
SEATTLE, WA — Washington is one of the top three best states for workers in the United States, according to a new index calculated by Oxfam America.
Oxfam’s “Best States To Work Index” looks at a number of factors to rank states and the District of Columbia from the highest to the lowest. The rankings take into account 11 policy areas and the three major policy areas Oxfam considers in the rankings are wage policies, worker protection policies and right to organize policies.
In its introduction, Oxfam writes that historically, it’s the federal government that has passed laws to protect workers. However, with policies on the federal level at a standstill, state governments have passed laws — like raising the minimum wage — that benefit workers.
“These state laws can make a huge difference in compensation and conditions on the job, and can play a large role in quality of life for working families,” Oxfam writes.
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The top 10 states for workers in 2019 are:
D.C.
California
Washington
Massachusetts
Maine
Oregon
Rhode Island
Vermont
Connecticut
Minnesota
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