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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Her grandfather, Alejandro, was a municipal president known for fair wages and employing entire indigenous families — a legacy Wendy is proud to continue.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
Ethical sourcing practices, ensuring fair wages and working conditions at farms, should be the norm in the industry.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After leaving the Navy in 1946, Chavez eventually adopted La Causa — the cause — to unionize the largely immigrant workforce and push for fair wages and better conditions.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
Genuine Tea: With a focus on transparency and sustainability, Genuine Tea sources its teas from farmers and promotes fair wages.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
Ethical sourcing practices, ensuring fair wages and working conditions at farms, should be the norm in the industry.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After leaving the Navy in 1946, Chavez eventually adopted La Causa — the cause — to unionize the largely immigrant workforce and push for fair wages and better conditions.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
Genuine Tea: With a focus on transparency and sustainability, Genuine Tea sources its teas from farmers and promotes fair wages.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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