Britain’s opposition Labour Party will hold a rally outside an Amazon depot on Saturday as it highlights its promise to target multinational firms it accuses of dodging taxes and cheating workers should it win next month’s general election. Reuters: Business … Read more…
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Remembrance Sunday: Actors to ‘wage peace’ in 24-hour theatre marathon
Miranda Richardson and Toby Jones will take part in a marathon performance for Remembrance Sunday. BBC News – Entertainment & Arts SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Black Women Lose Out Over $1 Million in Their Careers Thanks to the Wage Gap
A black woman will lose out on $ 946,120 over a 40-year career if she continues to make 61 cents on the dollar that every white man earns due to the wage gap, analysis by The National Women’s Law Center … Read more…
Firefighters wage battle against growing Southern California fires
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Democrats want to raise the minimum wage, but it’s not that simple
POLITICO SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! SPECIAL DONATION REQUEST UPDATE: Please help American Consultants Rx achieve it’s biggest goal yet of donating over … Read more…
$15-minimum wage hike is hitting, hurting NYC restaurants
Big Apple restaurants are feeling the heat from minimum-wage hikes, cutting staff hours and even closing kitchens as they struggle to shoulder the extra payroll costs. Gabriela’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar, a margarita and taco staple on the Upper West … Read more…
70% of workers quit at current $7.25 federal minimum wage in ‘brutal’ turnover cycle
Wages aren't everything, but 70% of workers being paid the current federal minimum wage are likely to quit, according to a data analysis from Gusto. But the research also shows that does not mean a $ 15 minimum wage is … Read more…
Michelle Williams Calls Out the Wage Gap During Emmys 2019 Acceptance Speech
Michelle Williams draws praise for her acceptance speech at the 2019 Emmy Awards. During her acceptance speech for best actress for Fosse/Verdon, Williams called out pay inequality in Hollywood and advocated for women of color. Allure BEST DEAL UPDATE:
The Wage Gap Costs Black Women Nearly $1 Million In Their Lifetimes
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is a reminder of the impact of race and gender on income inequality. Money BEST DEAL UPDATE:
UK Wage Growth Strongest Since Global Crisis; Employment At Record High
UK wages grew at the fastest pace since the 2008-09 global financial crisis and employment reached a record high in the second quarter, despite contraction in the economy, data from the Office for National Statistics revealed Tuesday. Total average weekly … Read more…
Fed’s rate cutting helps provide cover for Trump to wage the trade war
The president's move to intensify the trade dispute with China comes with an important backstop. Economy ECONOMY NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! SPECIAL DONATION … Read more…
Patriotic Millionaire Morris Pearl: Raising the minimum wage would be ‘good for my bottom line’
Sunday, June 16 marks the longest period in American history without an increase to the federal minimum wage. As a wealthy American and an investor, I'm all in on raising the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour, writes Morris … Read more…
Bernie Sanders Calls On Walmart To Pay Employees A “Living Wage”
Senator Bernie Sanders took his fight against income inequality to Walmart’s (WMT) annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, calling on the retail giant to pay its workers a “living wage” of at least $ 15 an hour. “Despite the incredible wealth … Read more…
Congress should raise the federal minimum wage — the right way
The country needs a higher standard — adjusted for regional differences. Opinions BEST DEAL UPDATE:
NJ Politics Digest: Minimum Wage Hike’s Impact on Municipal Budgets
As towns begin preparing their next budgets, officials will have to consider raising taxes to cover the salary increases or cutting back services. Array BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Here’s The Good News About Minimum Wage
WHAT’S THE NEWS ON MINIMUM WAGE? Put simply, we are seeing progress around the country when it comes to raising the minimum wage. Since 2016, five states and the District of Columbia have raised their wage floor to $ 15 … Read more…
Elliott Management will likely wage proxy campaign to shake up Arconic
So you want to protect your retirees’ pensions? That could get you into trouble with the state of Delaware. Elliott Management — reeling from the surprise rejection of a $ 10 billion takeover offer for aluminum giant Arconic earlier this … Read more…
Minimum wage increases hurting the working poor?
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Tika Shares A Story About Her First Minimum Wage Job
Tika talks about the effects of minimum wage rising. BET.com – Latest Videos BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Australia Wage Prices Gain 0.6% In Q3
Wage prices in Australia were up a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent on quarter in the third quarter of 2018, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday. That was in line with expectations and unchanged from the three months prior. … Read more…
10.26.18 Clark Stinks; Minimum wage laws working?
Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed the mark in his advice this week. If you have a “Clark Stinks” to share you can leave it here; The minimum wage law seems to be working well in Seattle. … Read more…