A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators.
Category: Wages and Salaries
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About 10,000 Hotel Workers Walk Off the Job on Labor Day Weekend
The union representing the workers, Unite Here, has planned a rolling strike for several days in cities like Boston, San Francisco and Seattle after contract negotiations stalled.
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Has the Spread of Tipping Reached Its Limit? Don’t Count on It.
Both major presidential candidates propose exempting tips from taxes. That could encourage more reliance on tipping, and leave workers vulnerable.
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The Report Card on Guaranteed Income Is Still Incomplete
A three-year analysis of unconditional cash stipends concluded that the initiative has had some success, but not the transformational impact its proponents hoped for.
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How Wall Street Learned About Last Week’s Labor Data Before the Public
The Labor Department provided insight into a recent lapse in which revised payrolls data were given out à la carte before they were online.
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Sugar Industry Faces Pressure Over Coerced Hysterectomies in India
After an investigation that ran in The New York Times, the industry is edging toward change. But companies in western India are reluctant to abandon an abusive labor system.
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Americans Growing Worried About Losing Their Jobs, Labor Survey Shows
The New York Fed’s labor market survey showed cracks just as Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, prepares for a closely watched Friday speech.
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U.K. Economy Buoyed by Reports on Growth, Inflation and Jobs
After ending last year in a recession, Britain’s economy has so far bounced back this year.
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How Food Prices Have Changed During the Biden Administration
Grocery prices are no longer rising as rapidly, but food inflation remains a top issue for voters, polls show.
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What to Know About Online Paycheck Advances and Why They Face Scrutiny
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that would treat the offerings as loans, requiring the providers to disclose their charges as interest rates.
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Apple Workers Approve Contract at First Union Store in U.S.
The agreement raises wages roughly 10 percent over three years and guarantees benefits and severance pay.