Battle lines are shifting in fight for living wages

Post-Tribune (IN) | September 2, 2001| | Copyright

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Chicago home health aide Diane Cunningham (right) talks with one of her clients, George Fitness, 91, at his Chicago home. Cunningham says she was able to get a house when her pay rose after the city of Chicago passed a living wage law.(PHOTO) (ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO)

Ezra Mulugeta used to mark time according to the uniform he wore. Most days started at 3:15 a.m., when he pulled a black jacket and captain's hat from his closet and headed for work as a skycap at San Francisco International Airport. Afternoon meant speeding home, ...

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