In 1994, Alternatives did its first living wage study to address internal staff concerns about compensation levels. Rather than looking at what competitors paid, or what the statutory minimum wage was, the credit union wanted to see what it took to support a person above the poverty level. It has continued to update this study every two years.
Recent Studies
2023
2021
2019
2017
2015
2013
2011
Living Wage Links
Economic Policy Institute: Research group that supports the living wage movement.
Responsible Wealth: A program of United for a Fair Economy made up of the wealthiest people in America. Information about living wage movements.
United For a Fair Economy: A “movement support” organization to provide media capacity, economic literacy education, and training resources to organizations and individuals who work to address the widening income and asset gap in our country.
Worker’s Center: Previously called The Living Wage Coalition, the Worker’s Center advocates for a living wage in Tompkins County and also supports a Living Wage Employer Certification program.