The H-1B visa lured a generation of Indian professionals to take part in the American dream. A $100,000 fee has forced a rethink of the route.
Category: Wages and Salaries
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Meet the Young Professionals Voting for Zohran Mamdani
Despite their high salaries, some tech workers, lawyers and financiers are concerned by New York’s rising cost of living, and are betting on Zohran Mamdani for mayor.
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Shawn Fain, Who Pledged to Reform U.A.W., Faces Internal Dissent
Dissidents are seeking to oust Mr. Fain as president of the United Automobile Workers union as he prepares to run for re-election next year.
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Boeing and Union for 3,200 Striking Workers Reach New Proposed Deal
Workers who make military aircraft and equipment in the St. Louis area have been on strike since early August after rejecting an earlier agreement.
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US Poverty Rate Was Stable in 2024, as Household Income Rose Slightly
As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups.
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They Put Off Getting in Relationships Until They Earned Enough Money
Money can’t buy love, but it can help single people feel more ready to find it.
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Why Were Air Canada Flight Attendants Striking? Boarding Pay Was a Central Issue
The strike, which ended on Tuesday, focused attention on why many airlines don’t start paying flight attendants until the plane doors are shut.
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Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Reject Call for Arbitration
Their union says one of its core demands, to receive pay for groundwork, is unlikely to be introduced in arbitration. The airline began canceling flights ahead of the potential strike.
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As Air Canada Strike Looms, Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
A strike by the carrier’s flight attendants could disrupt 130,000 travelers a day, including international fliers. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected.
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A Guide to Finding Insurance at 26
It’s a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started.
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Minimum Wage in L.A. Could Rise to $30 an Hour for Olympics
A union-backed effort would boost wages for hotel and airport workers. But with tourism down, and the city in a slump, hotel owners fear for their survival.