In historic vote, Seattle makes its work force highest paid in the nation

Jon Queally @ Common Dreams - Less than six months after the start of an aggressive grassroots campaign, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a $15 minimum wage on Monday, the highest in the nation.

A supporter of the $15 an hour minimum wage holds a sign during a Seattle City Council meeting in which the council voted to raise the minimum wage in Seattle, Monday June 2, 2014. 

The measure passed by a 9-0 vote and was met with cheers and celebration among workers in the chamber and those gathered outside.  Read more.