Over 700 workers in Coventry joined a union and are seeking recognition for it to negotiate with the company, known for its resistance to organized labor.
Category: Wages and Salaries
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Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger
Wage growth has increased faster than expected, and investors are betting the Bank of England will have to keep interest rates higher for longer.
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Hollywood Directors Reach Deal With Studios as Writers’ Strike Continues
The tentative agreement includes improvements in wages and guardrails around artificial intelligence.
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U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong Despite Economic Clouds
Employers added 339,000 workers in May, the Labor Department said, though the report also offered signs of shakiness.
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Walmart Raises Wages for Pharmacists and Opticians
The retailer, which sees its health care business as a way to drive profits, is trying to retain workers in a competitive labor market.
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Has ‘Gig Work’ Become a Dirty Word?
If work for companies like Uber and Lyft once carried some appeal for offering flexibility, the kind of labor it has come to represent is now used by some as shorthand for a raw deal.
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How the Employee Retention Tax Credit Became a Magnet for Fraud
The Employee Retention Credit has spawned a cottage industry of firms claiming to help businesses access stimulus funds, often in violation of federal rules.
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be Kendall Roy’s Assistant?
In “Succession,” Jess quits, and Kerry was in tears. What is it actually like to be an assistant to the ultra wealthy?
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Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill
Gov. Tim Walz said the legislation would have raised costs for ordering an Uber or Lyft too high, potentially pricing out Minnesota customers.
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German Economy Slipped Into Recession in First Quarter
Consumer spending and exports fell in the first three months of this year, adding to a slump in late 2022 in Europe’s largest economy.
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New York Times Reaches Contract Deal With Union
The new agreement, if ratified, will give union members immediate salary increases of up to 12.5 percent.
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More Americans Say Finances Are Tighter Because of Inflation
A new Federal Reserve survey finds that the strong job market hasn’t been enough to offset the rising cost of living for many families.