Category: Wages and Salaries

San Francisco Opera Reaches Deal With Orchestra, Ending Strike

The New York Times – Music:
Nearly a week after opening night was canceled while patrons were in their seats, the musicians agreed to a four-year contract. The deal still needs to be ratified.
The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.
A.I.’s Effect on the Work Force Is Showing Up in Wages

The New York Times – Business:
Lower wage growth and slower hiring in some sectors may be the result of artificial intelligence, especially for younger workers.
Security Guards Offer Protection, But Get Paid Little in Return

The New York Times – Business:
A recent high-profile shooting outside a mosque and rising threats to houses of worship have focused attention on security guards. Now, unions are pressing for better pay and training.
San Francisco Opera Cancels Opening Night After Musicians Strike

The New York Times – Music:
The labor action forced the opera to cancel as patrons were finding their seats, and threw the season of one of the nation’s premier companies into limbo.
Dear A.I. Companies: This Is Why America Hates You (and What You Can Do About It)

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We won’t get fooled again.
Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules

The New York Times – Business:
Fewer audit and disclosure requirements could reduce costs, but experts say they could also help disguise fraud or financial stress.
‘I’ve Hit My Limit’: Some New Yorkers Opt for Fun at Home to Save Money

The New York Times – On the Runway:
When wages are low and activities are pricey, the frugal find new ways of socializing.
India’s College Boom Is Leaving Graduates in Debt and Without Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
Families are betting their savings on private universities as a path to a better life. A shortage of well-paying work is turning that wager into frustration.
Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again

The New York Times – Business:
When prices spiked in 2021-22, wages failed to keep up for many workers, new research shows. Now the pattern is repeating.
Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring

The New York Times – Business:
A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
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The New York Times – Business: