fair wage
noun
: a wage that is reasonable for the type of work done
The workers claim that they are not being paid fair wages.
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Genuine Tea: With a focus on transparency and sustainability, Genuine Tea sources its teas from farmers and promotes fair wages.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Many day laborers are undocumented immigrants looking for work and a fair wage in appropriate and safe working conditions.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Issues that have recently stalled contract negotiations, according to union officials and members, include an allegedly disrespectful work environment for some, disagreements over fair wages, affordable health care benefits and more.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
The United States doesn’t have a problem with countries that pay a fair wage and respect worker rights, the official said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Many day laborers are undocumented immigrants looking for work and a fair wage in appropriate and safe working conditions.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Issues that have recently stalled contract negotiations, according to union officials and members, include an allegedly disrespectful work environment for some, disagreements over fair wages, affordable health care benefits and more.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
The United States doesn’t have a problem with countries that pay a fair wage and respect worker rights, the official said.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Fair wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20wage. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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