New study names North Carolina the worst state for workers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina is the worst state in the country for workers.

This is from the latest study by Oxfam , a nonprofit whose mission is to quote, “fight inequality to end poverty and injustice.”

It is the third year of the poor ranking for North Carolina.

But what goes into the study?

Three main components are wage policies, worker protections, and rights to organize.

One of the three things that hurt North Carolina in the ranking is the low minimum wage at $7.25.

Despite matching the minimum federal standard, many states have increased the amount.

Also, a lack of paid leave laws.

North Carolina is a “right-to-work state,” which is viewed as a law that hinders labor organizing.

The bottom five states are all in the south – South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and us.

The best on the rankings were Washington DC, California, Oregon, New York, and Washington state.

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