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Wall Street's Yearly Bonuses Could Literally Double Pay for All Minimum Wage Workers

New York State Comptroller’s office released its annual report on the bonuses paid to an estimated 167,800 employees of Wall Street banks. Just to be clear (maybe you should sit down, away from sharp objects), this is the amount of money paid to Wall Street bank employees in addition to already lucrative salaries: The report estimates the average base salary in the securities industry for 2013 was $190,970.

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WHAT'S NEWS THIS WEEK 1. NY Assembly Democrats seek $15 min wage in NYC, Westchester 2. Fresh Direct to be Sued for Punishing Employees During Massive Snow Storm Remember that wonderful snow storm we had a few months ago? Remember when a State of Emergency was declared? Well, Fresh Direct didn't really care, they're now being sued by UFCW Local 2013 who reps the workers.

3. Target is Refusing to Raise its Minimum Wage, Some People Aren't Happy

4. Fairway Market's new 'BIG' Campaign Checkout the new PR campaign from Fairway Market.

5. Scott Walker Signed In Right to Work Laws in Wisconsin, Here's Why they Won't Deliver Good Paying Jobs. Related: Unions plan to file suit against Right to Work Law in Wisconsin Right to work: Anti-Union Bills Multiply Last Week's Update: Walker Attacks Private Sector Workers

6. Look at all these countries battling inequality better than the United States Wait...What?

7. Fresh Market is looking for a new CEO The North Carolina chain's nationwide expansion has had some issues.

8. Mayor de Blasio Quietly Raising Funds for future Policy Battles

9. Dollar General: Focus on Raising Labor Standards Is this a growing trend in the retail world?  Now discount stores are joining in.

10. President Obama Read Mean Tweets About Himself on Jimmy Kimmel Last Night

11. Good Read: Retailers Suddenly Desperate to Keep 'Least Valuable' Employees 12. UFCW 1500 March Newsletter, Now Online Read the latest edition of the Register, featuring stories on Fairway negotiations, Stop & Shop and King Kullen negotiations, and much more from your union, UFCW Local 1500. Elsewhere & Out There: 32BJ reached a deal in the Bronx this week. The DOL recovered $13k for Syracuse Bus Drivers American and British Aid Workers Infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone Feel Good: Robert Downey Jr. gave a bionic arm to a 7 year old with one arm Wisdom: Before I Go: A neurosurgeon's ideas on time and life. Triangle Factory Fire 104th Commemoration: Wednesday, March 25, 11:30AM: Save the date. Thank You: It's often a thankless job, so we'd like to say, thank you. And thank you for being a subscriber.

Shameless Plugs: Union Blood Drive is coming up on March 24th.  If you're interested in donating let us know! Union Plus Benefits: You're eligible for discounts on cell phone bills, mortgages, gyms and more! Find out here.