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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Can Labour reverse 'desperate loss of faith' from business?

Labour's post-election Budget—with a £25bn employers' National Insurance rise and substantial National Living Wage increases—eroded business goodwill and reduced investor confidence.
fromAxios
1 week ago

Marion County worker wages increase

By the numbers: Marion County's paycheck increase brought Indy's average weekly wages to $1,779, or around $137 more a week than last year's average pay, per BLS' preliminary numbers. In Hamilton County, average weekly wages rose 2.6%, or around $38, to $1,476. Hendricks County wages rose 2.2%, or around $35, to $1,083. Caveat: The data tracks where people earn their money, not where they live.
Business
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC security guards making a fraction of a livable wage, study finds | amNewYork

The study concludes that NYC security guards earn a median income of $40,311, less than 40% of the city's Area Median Income, even though 84.7% of the guards work full-time and 88.7% work the full year. On average, the guards earn a median hourly wage of $20.29, but the report finds that about half earn even less.
New York City
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario's minimum wage is going up again. Experts say it's still too low for most | CBC News

Ontario minimum wage increases from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour on Oct. 1, remaining well below the GTA living wage of $26.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Report: Mass. is now the most expensive state for a family to live comfortably

SmartAsset found that Massachusetts is the most expensive state for a family of four to live comfortably. A Massachusetts family's income needs to be $313,747 to live comfortably, SmartAsset reported. Last year, a four-person household needed an income of $301,184 to do so. Meanwhile, the most expensive state for a single person to live comfortable is Hawaii with a $124,467 salary needed. For single individuals, Massachusetts is a close second with a yearly income of $120,141 needed.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Well-Paid Maids Hits Bay Area, Luring Workers and Customers With Living-Wage Model

Well-Paid Maids provides a starting wage of $27 per hour for cleaning staff plus full benefits, demonstrating the viability of a living-wage business model.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fenway Park concession workers on strike for first time in 113 years

The walkout, which union leaders say is the first in Fenway Park's 113-year history, follows more than a year of contract negotiations and months of escalating frustration over pay, job security, and automation.
Boston Red Sox
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks up for Fenway workers

Sen. Bernie Sanders is advocating for better wages and job security for Fenway Park employees.
US news
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Here's the Average Disposable Income in Every State: Report | Entrepreneur

Financial instability affects a significant portion of Americans, with a majority struggling to save due to the high cost of living.
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