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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Rerum Novarum emphasized the dignity of work and called for fair wages and humane working conditions.
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Kristy Nabhan-Warren, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
In Georgia — where rapid population growth in metro areas like DeKalb and Fulton counties has increased delivery demand — carriers say fair wages and improved working conditions are critical to keeping experienced workers on routes and maintaining consistent service.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The event, which was originally slated for September, was postponed due to a 40-day labor strike as the hotel employees fought for fair wages.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026
For many of the workers who have spent the past several days rushing home, secure jobs and fair wages are clearly high on their wish list from the changing government.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kristy Nabhan-Warren, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
In Georgia — where rapid population growth in metro areas like DeKalb and Fulton counties has increased delivery demand — carriers say fair wages and improved working conditions are critical to keeping experienced workers on routes and maintaining consistent service.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The event, which was originally slated for September, was postponed due to a 40-day labor strike as the hotel employees fought for fair wages.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026
For many of the workers who have spent the past several days rushing home, secure jobs and fair wages are clearly high on their wish list from the changing government.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fair wage
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“Fair wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20wage. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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