Progressives aren't giving up fight for $15 minimum wage, say legislation must be passed this year

Progressives Friday pushed for a $15 minimum wage, saying Democrats owe their constituents a living wage this year, and if they don't deliver, it could cost them at the ballot box in 2022.

"We need to pass a $15 minimum wage by the end of the year, [and] it has to be part of must-pass legislation," said Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.

Khanna organized a press call Friday with many progressive Democratic lawmakers, union leaders and activists who demanded the $15 minimum wage despite setbacks earlier this year. READ MORE