Missouri workers who had just started earning paid sick leave will lose it soon. This change comes from a new law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. The law also stops the minimum wage from going up with inflation. Business groups wanted this change. They argued that the paid sick leave law was too much for businesses to handle. They also said it could be abused by work...
A significant change is brewing in the political landscape. A conservative senator from Missouri, Josh Hawley, is pushing for a raise in the federal minimum wage. This move places him in an unexpected alliance with some of the most liberal members of Congress. The proposed legislation, named the "Higher Wages for American Workers Act, " aims to increase the federa...
The minimum wage in Spain got a significant boost in January 2019. This increase was a whopping 21. 6% in real terms. This jump was not just a number on a page. It had real effects on people's lives. The increase in minimum wage had a big impact on lower-income households. These households are where minimum wage earners are most likely to be found. This means the...
Ever wondered what the weather will be like in the coming months? Well, let's talk about Michigan! We're halfway through the winter outlook by NOAA, and so far, the weather has been a bit unpredictable. But don't worry, we've got some new projections for February, March, and April. Southeast Michigan is expected to have temperatures close to average, with more rain a...
Chili’s Bar & Grill has turned its business fortunes around, thanks to some wallet-friendly menu additions. This Dallas-based chain, known for its signature baby back ribs and fajitas, recently reported a stunning 14% increase in same-store revenues and a 6. 5% boost in customer traffic. The key to their success? A $10. 99 Big Smasher burger, a $6 margarita, and the ...
Proposition 32 is a proposal that aims to gradually raise California's minimum wage to $18 an hour within two years. This would make California the state with the highest minimum wage in the country. The current minimum wage levels were set through a deal struck by state lawmakers back in 2016. Victor Moreno, an advocate for day laborers, believes that many workers ...
California is expensive, and making ends meet as a low-wage worker is tough. Victor Moreno, an advocate at The Street Level Health Project, has seen firsthand how hard it is. He's worked in the food industry for years and knows the struggles of his coworkers. They can't afford the basics with their current pay. Proposition 32 aims to change that by raising t...
Starting this Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of low-paid health care workers in California will see a significant increase in their wages. The state has introduced a new law that will gradually raise their pay to at least $25 an hour over the next decade. Workers at smaller, independent health facilities will start earning $18 an hour, while those at larger hospita...
Boeing made a big move recently, letting go of around 10% of its workers. That's about 17,000 people finding themselves without a job. The company pointed the finger at its machinists, who are currently on strike. CEO Kelly Ortberg explained in a memo that these cuts are necessary to keep the company competitive in the long run. Before this, Boeing had a tough talk ...