| 单词 | wage increase |
| 例句 | His second set of awards gave out more wage increases and benefits. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The most obvious reason why they’re not is that employers resist wage increases with every trick they can think of and every ounce of strength they can summon. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z In evading and warding off wage increases, employers are of course behaving in an economically rational fashion; their business isn’t to make their employees more comfortable and secure but to maximize the bottom line. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A wage increase will mostly affect fruits and vegetables, because commodity crops — corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and others — are highly mechanized, so most of the work is done by machines. Perspective | Illegal immigrants help fuel U.S. farms. Does affordable produce depend on them? 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Sinema has opposed minimum wage increases, climate change action, and ending the filibuster, which is key to almost any progressive policy change. "Ted Lasso" gets corrupted by Mitt Romney and Kyrsten Sinema's Halloween charade 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z The wage increase comes as several museum employees said the morale of some guards had sunk because they felt worn out and undervalued while working in often difficult circumstances. The Met Increases Its Pay to Guards to Address Covid-Related Shortages 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The rise in the cost of living has also seen workers demand wage increases to counteract the impact of inflation on their pay packets. 5 problems that could slow supplies of food and other goods this winter 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z But since there was no corresponding wage increase for women, it caused the city’s gender pay gap to balloon. Did Amazon's growth widen the gender pay gap in Seattle? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Under the agreement ABC employees in the Guild will receive wage increases of at least 2 percent in each of the three years. ABC News employees in NY, DC ratify new contract 2010-05-11T05:16:00Z Given this agreement, those unions will find it difficult if not impossible to secure wage increases greater than the 2% per year achieved by the Teamsters. Hollywood drivers ratify labor deal, avert strike 2010-07-26T05:53:00Z US President Barack Obama is slated to push his proposal for a minimum wage increase again Wednesday, this time before a group of governors meeting in Connecticut. 9 countries that pay a higher minimum wage than the US 2014-03-06T12:50:00Z In the states, Republican-controlled legislatures are similarly trying to roll back minimum wage increases and block cities from raising wages, despite overwhelming voter support for action to raise wages. McDonald’s ends its war against higher salaries, so what does that mean for the minimum wage? 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Classes were canceled on Aug. 21 in East Baton Rouge Parish, when bus drivers and cafeteria workers pledged to call in sick that day over wage increases and short staffing. 12 of the biggest strikes during this Hot Labor Summer 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z "We aren't asking for huge wage increases, or extravagant bonuses. All we want is to be offered a fair contract in line with the industry standard." 'Transparent' on Amazon isn't tolerant when it comes to unions, musicians say 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Under the agreement, which was ratified by the union on Tuesday, the dancers will receive a wage increase of 6.7 percent this season, tied to the rate of inflation in New York City. Raises and Safety Protections in City Ballet Dancers’ New Contract 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z A 2010 follow-up in the American Economic Review found that factories targeted by anti-sweatshop activists saw the largest wage increases while Nike has responded by shifting production to other nations, like Vietnam. Sweatshops still make your clothes 2013-03-21T15:36:00Z The union’s proposed wage increases “far exceed any reasonable expectation of an appropriate wage adjustment in current times,” Manhattan said. ArtsBeat: Union Rat Lands at Manhattan School of Music 2012-03-02T20:55:45Z Politicians chosen by the wealthy won’t support labor unions, minimum wage increases or higher overtime thresholds. The college admissions scandal is just the tip of the inequality iceberg 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z By contrast, last year Amazon raised its pay to $15 an hour and started lobbying in favor of minimum wage increases. McDonald’s ends its war against higher salaries, so what does that mean for the minimum wage? 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z This protection applies to regular workplace complaints and grievances—for instance, joining with your coworkers to form a union or ask for a wage increase—but can also apply to political activity. Want to speak out about politics at work? Here are 3 things you need to know 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z Across the country, polls regularly find that 80 percent of the public supports minimum wage increases. Fast food restaurants don’t need to pay starvation wages 2013-09-11T15:11:00Z This gives activists much greater leverage to demand oversight, wage increases, organizing rights and effective safety standards. Sweatshops still make your clothes 2013-03-21T15:36:00Z House is now moving to pass a minimum wage increase for the first time since 2007. McDonald’s ends its war against higher salaries, so what does that mean for the minimum wage? 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Those include a wage freeze in the 2020-21 season and delayed wage increases for the rest of their contract, the Kennedy Center said. Kennedy Center Drops Furlough of Musicians as They Accept Pay Cuts 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z The proposed hourly wage increase has been a controversial topic. Grubhub, Uber Eats and DoorDash sue New York City over imminent minimum wage increase 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Mack Trucks said that under the new contract, the average wage increase over five years would be 36%, with an average immediate raise for all covered employees of nearly 15%. UAW members ratify labor deal with Mack Trucks 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z As part of moves to ease the cost-of-living crisis, the president has asked the finance minister to make provisions for a reasonable wage increase for all civil servants in the next budget review. Malawi's President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z A United Automobile Workers union vote on a tentative contract agreement with General Motors that provides record wage increases has run into unexpectedly strong resistance from veteran workers. G.M.’s Contract Deal With U.A.W. Faces Surprisingly Stiff Opposition 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z From next year domestic demand is set to improve, driven by a real wage increase. German economy to resume growth after 2023 contraction -EU Commission 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Mr. Fain even took credit for Toyota announcing wage increases, claiming that carmakers are hiking pay only because they saw what UAW won for its members. Hyundai hikes wages for factory workers after UAW deal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The government's policy is to keep income tax thresholds frozen until 2028, with millions likely to see a greater proportion of their salaries taxed due to wage increases. Liz Truss-backed group sets out alternative 'growth budget' 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Hyundai said that with a new raise coming in January, the 4,000 hourly workers at its Alabama factory will have received a wage increase of 14% over the last 12 months. Hyundai to hike US hourly wages 25% by 2028 after UAW deal 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z For Virginia Mason’s nurses, workplace safety has been a top priority, along with wage increases and staffing improvements. WA Kaiser Permanente staffers ‘overwhelmingly’ ratify new contract 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Workers will also see a 21% wage increase over four years. Kaiser Permanente workers ratify contract after strike over wages and staffing levels 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Japanese automotive giant Toyota announced wage increases for its non-union employees. UAW’s Shawn Fain looks for next big win in organizing non-union automakers 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z In addition to the wage increase, the government has said that workers would be given a 5% annual increment. Global fashion factories in Bangladesh resigned to slimmer margins ahead of wage hike 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The latest levy proposal would help fund construction of new affordable homes, services in subsidized housing, rent assistance and wage increases for front-line employees who work in supportive housing. Voters favoring Seattle housing levy in early returns 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Kaiser staffers in Washington will see raises between 17% and 25% in the next year, after combining both local and national wage increases. WA Kaiser Permanente staffers ‘overwhelmingly’ ratify new contract 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z “All union-represented stores will receive annual wage increases consistent with our practice of providing yearly wage increases,” the company said. Starbucks increases pay, benefits at retail stores as union cries foul 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z According to the union, 74% of voting members in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan approved the contract, which provides a 14% wage increase, inflation protections, improved healthcare contributions and reduced time to reach top wages. UAW members at General Dynamics approve contract 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The deal included base hourly wage increases of nearly 20% for production and 25% for skilled trades over the lifetime of the agreement. Unifor members ratify new contract with Stellantis in Canada 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z “Members want to see a very large wage increase to upward of $30 an hour.” Disneyland workers primed for big salary bump after winning living-wage legal battle 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z He spoke hours after a Labor Department report showed U.S. employers have slowed hiring and tempered wage increases, both signs the labor market is cooling. Fed's Kashkari: a lot of uncertainty about what is driving yield curve 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Rising raw material and labor costs, prompted by yearly Mexican wage increases mandated by the government, are the two biggest challenges for Femsa's growth, he said. Mexican retailer Femsa plans to complete asset sales next year, cut debt 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Toyota employees are getting a raise, right after the United Auto Workers secured some of the largest wage increases in automotive history. Toyota employees are getting a raise, automaker announces after end of UAW strike 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z All three agreements involve a roughly 25% wage increase over the next 4 1/2 years, plus other significant concessions. Autoworkers strike a blow for equality | Paul Krugman 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z "Those wage increases are likely to keep inflation running above target while higher house prices could lead to a pick-up in shelter inflation," said Andrew Hollenhorst, chief U.S. economist at Citigroup in New York. Wages boost US labor costs, house price inflation picks up 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Combined they bring the wage increase to over 30% over the life of the contract. General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending 6-week strike 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z "This is more than an auto industry story; it is a signal to the entire country that unionized workers can demand and get big wage increases," said Patrick Anderson of the Anderson Economic Group. UAW reaches deal with GM, ending strike against Detroit automakers 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The three deals contain many of the same or similar terms, including a 25 percent general wage increase for U.A.W. members as well as the possibility for cost-of-living wage adjustments if inflation flares. G.M. Said to Reach Tentative Deal With U.A.W. 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The pact includes 25% in general wage increases over the next 4 1/2 years for top assembly plant workers, with 11% coming once the deal is ratified. UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and Ford 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z The two deals contain many of the same or similar terms, including a 25 percent general wage increase for U.A.W. members as well as the possibility for cost-of-living wage adjustments if inflation flares. U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The Ford pact includes 25% in general wage increases over the next 4 1/2 years for top assembly plant workers, with 11% coming once the deal is ratified. AP Sources: Auto workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z That paid for wage increases for workers in those programs. null 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The week before, on Sept. 20, Mr. West had announced he was going to Michigan, the epicenter of a strike against the three unionized American auto manufacturers over wage increases. Cornel West’s Improvisational Run for President: ‘It’s Jazz All the Way Down’ 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z It said the situations are “vastly different,” and that Seaway workers have negotiated wage increases well over the rate of inflation during the past 20 years. Strikers have shut down a vital Great Lakes shipping artery for days, and negotiations are looming 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Browning said temporary workers will get more in wage increases than they have over the past 22 years combined. Autoworkers reach deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Fain said the UAW reached a historic agreement with Ford, including a 25% wage increase over the life of the contract. Ford, UAW reach tentative deal to end strike including record pay raise 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z And she said risk-averse organizations may not want to make big wage increases without sustained funding. null 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Mr Fain added that the agreement included a 25% wage increase over the life of the contract, while lowest-paid temporary workers would see pay rises of more than 150% over the period. Ford: Car giant and union agree 'tentative' deal to end strike 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z “Its inflexibility and insistence on all its demands will not end this labor dispute or get employees what they are asking for — immediate wage increases and a new contract.” Fourth hotel reaches deal with workers as strikes launch at dozens of properties 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The company is still far behind the union’s demands of a 40% wage increase and substantial improvements to benefits. Strike costs GM $200 million in third quarter, automaker now taking $200 million hit weekly 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z He also pledged to introduce corporate tax incentives to promote wage increases, investment and optimization. Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida plans an income tax cut for households and corporate tax breaks 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z But she sees an opportunity for DESC’s wage increases to be a steppingstone for the entire industry rather than a way for other organizations to undercut DESC’s prices and take its contracts. null 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z GM said on Friday the new 23% general wage increase offer represents a 25% compounded wage rise over the life of the agreement, with a 10% hike in the first year. UAW presses Detroit automakers for better offer, threatens more walkouts 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z According to recent reports, Ford has offered the union double-digit wage increases and significant improvements to benefits. Ford shakes up management team as UAW strike rolls on 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Unison Scotland's local government committee chair Mark Ferguson urged Cosla and the Scottish government to fund wage increases properly and commit to ensuring local government workers are paid £15 an hour. School strike date named after pay offer rejected 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Combine that with the fact that this year’s average wage increases trail last year’s pace. U.S. policy discourages having kids. Now our economy is paying the price 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Fain points to a 1,500% increase in the money spent on share buybacks by the Detroit Three over the past four years to argue the automakers can afford substantial UAW wage increases. UAW strike could upend GM, Ford financial strategies 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Wage pressures, closely watched by the central bank, are easing, though businesses still expect to make higher-than-normal wage increases over the next year, the survey showed. Canadian firms see inflation easing somewhat amid flagging demand 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Wage pressures, another factor being closely watched by the central bank, are easing, though businesses still expect to make higher-than-normal wage increases over the next year, the business survey showed. Canadians firms see inflation easing, sluggish demand - central bank survey 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z May 1 came and went without the president’s traditional Labor Day announcement of a minimum wage increase. Evolving crisis fuels anxiety among Venezuelans who want a better economy but see worsening woes 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The new law is the second minimum wage increase Newsom has signed. California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The bill struggled during the legislative session as even union-friendly Democrats worried that rural community hospitals already facing bankruptcy would collapse under mass wage increases or pass costs on to patients. California healthcare workers to get $25 an hour after Newsom approves historic minimum wage 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The agreement, which must be ratified by union membership, provides guaranteed across-the-board wage increases totaling 21% over four years. Kaiser Permanente, union coalition reach tentative deal after strike 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Labor unions all over the country are demanding huge hourly wage increases. Labor unions: Ripple effects of wage increases 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z According to Unifor, the accord matches the union’s deal with Ford, which included a 25% wage increase and improvements to benefits. Canadian car union ends strike with GM deal 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Both wage increases are the result of years of lobbying by labor unions, which have significant sway in the state’s Democratic-dominated Legislature. California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The agreement provides wage increases and additional payment for much-watched programs on subscription streaming services. The cheap streaming era is over. Here's why your bills are going up 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The union and Kia's management had been holding talks for three months over wage increases and an extension of the retirement age. Union at Kia Corp suspends strike action to resume talks with company 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z After Mack workers voted down the deal, the UAW sent a strike notice to the company saying "many topics" remain at issue, including wage increases, cost-of-living allowance, job security and wage progression. UAW workers strike Mack Trucks after rejecting contract 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Unite Here Local 11 has been demanding across-the-board wage increases given how deeply California’s housing crisis affects its members. Hotel workers at LAX-area properties walk off the job over healthcare proposal 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The wage increase for health care workers reflects a carefully crafted compromise in the final days of the legislative session between the health care industry and labor unions to avoid some expensive ballot initiative campaigns. California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Inflation, which has cooled slightly since hitting a 40-year high last year, has overshadowed Mr. Biden’s argument about job gains and wage increases. Biden rips reporters on economic coverage 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z It means millions of people will be pulled into a higher tax band or see a greater proportion of their salaries taxed, particularly those who have secured wage increases. Taxpayers to pay £40bn due to threshold freeze, think tank says 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Lucas said the two sides have made several tentative agreements, but nothing in major areas like long-term staffing plans and wage increases. Health care strike over staff shortages, wages heads into final day with no deal in sight 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z At the same time, inflation has outstripped negotiated wage increases for Kaiser workers. Why are thousands of Kaiser health care workers on strike? 5 questions answered 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The law Newsom signed Friday would preempt those local minimum wage increases. California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z That proposal, when combined with cost-of-living adjustments previously offered by the automaker, could bring the total wage increase offer close to 30% over the life of the contract, people familiar with the situation said. GM makes new counteroffer to UAW in strike talks 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Kaiser has offered across-the-board wage increases of 12.5% to 16% over four years, but unions call the offer unacceptable and inadequate to meet the "skyrocketing cost of living". Explainer: Why are Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers on strike? 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z It will impact hundreds of hospitals across several states as workers call for increased staffing levels and wage increases. Strikes send shock waves through the U.S. economy, tempt inflation and recession 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Ford said on Tuesday it had made a "comprehensive" new offer that included a "more than 20% general wage increase, not compounded" with a double-digit increase in the first year. UAW, automakers signal progress after days of stalemate -sources 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The Newsom administration had warned the wage increase would have caused the state to increase its Medicaid payments to hospitals by billions of dollars. California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The company said its seventh offer raised the general wage increase to over 20% over four years without compounding. Striking auto workers and Detroit companies appear to make progress in contract talks 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The offer also includes profit-sharing initiatives, a 20% general wage increase, the elimination of employee tiers, more time off and income protection. Ford makes concessions in offer to UAW 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The lack of production in the auto industry could serve as a shock to the supply chain and if workers get the wage increases they desire, that could also increase car prices. Strikes send shock waves through the U.S. economy, tempt inflation and recession 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z That proposal, however, when combined with cost-of-living adjustments previously offered by the automaker, could bring the total wage increase offer close to 30% over the life of the contract, people familiar with the situation said. UAW, automakers signal progress after days of stalemate -sources 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Pappageorge said the unions have proposed the largest wage increases ever negotiated in their history, reduced workload and room quotas for housekeepers, better safety protections for workers, among others. Hospitality workers, Las Vegas casinos in crunch time for labor talks 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z They also say the wage increases Kaiser has offered don’t keep up with the rising cost of living. Huge strike could happen at Kaiser hospitals starting Wednesday. Here's what we know 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The United Auto Workers labor union is demanding major wage increases that would likely drive up the prices of their cars and trucks — a pain point that Tesla isn’t facing with its non-union workforce. Tesla 3Q sales rise 27% but fall short of analysts’ estimates due to price cuts and factory downtime 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z For the past decade, the Japanese economy has stagnated overall, with slow wage increases. Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z On Sunday, Tinubu said the new wage increase will enhance the workers’ pay “without causing undue inflation.” Nigeria’s leader increases wages to avert a strike that could shut down the government 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Reuther would tie wage increases to productivity so the union and company could prosper simultaneously,” said Marick Masters, who teaches labor relations at Wayne State University. Shawn Fain’s ‘class warfare’ rhetoric harkens back to UAW’s socialist roots 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The healthcare organization argues that wage increases need to reflect what similar workers make in different regions, with bigger raises in areas where Kaiser pay isn’t at least 10% above local levels. Huge strike could happen at Kaiser hospitals starting Wednesday. Here's what we know 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Now, the focus will shift to another group of low-wage California workers waiting for their own minimum wage increase. New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The U.A.W. has demanded a wage increase, improved benefits and shorter work hours. Trump Autoworkers Speech Fact Check: What of Electric Vehicles? 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z On Sunday, the union voted in favor of a new contract with Ford that offers wage increases of up to 25% to about 5,600 workers at the automaker's Canadian facilities. Canadian union Unifor names GM its second bargaining target among Detroit Three 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The new offer represents a minimum wage increase of £2,006 for those on the Scottish government's living wage and a minimum increase of £1,929 for workers who are earning above the living wage. School strikes: Support staff to walk out at 24 Scottish councils 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Ford described the pact as a 15% wage increase over the three year life of the agreement. Canadian autoworkers ratify new labor agreement with Ford 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z But unlike the fast food wage increase - which Newsom helped negotiate - the governor has not said if he would sign the raise for health care workers. New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Ford has offered the union members wage increases of up to 25% in its new contract. Workers with Canadian union Unifor vote in favor of Ford contract 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z In negotiating with the companies, the union is pointing to the carmakers’ huge recent profits and high CEO pay as it seeks wage increases of about 36% over four years. Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Union leaders also said Kaiser’s proposal for wage increases would not keep up with the rising cost of living. More than 75,000 Kaiser workers in California and elsewhere plan to strike next month 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Ahead of the strike beginning last week, GM said it boosted its offer to a 20% wage increase, including 10% in the first year, over four years. The UAW strike is growing. What you need to know as more auto workers join the union’s walkouts 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The Newsom administration has estimated the wage increase would cost the state billions of dollars in increased payments to health care providers. New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Bargaining continued Thursday, although neither side reported any breakthroughs, and they remained far apart on wage increases. Targeted auto strikes may spread to other states and cities as noon deadline set by union nears 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The union has demanded a 40 percent wage increase over four years, better benefits and other changes. U.A.W. Threatens Strikes at More Plants 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Last week, Kaiser said it was offering “across-the-board wage increases” ranging from roughly 10% to more than 14% over four years. More than 75,000 Kaiser workers in California and elsewhere plan to strike next month 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z While they they appear to remain far apart on wage increases, Fain on Friday said that there had been “some real progress” made at Ford. The UAW strike is growing. What you need to know as more auto workers join the union’s walkouts 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Many Disneyland workers who have struggled to make ends meet may be due for a wage increase soon. Disneyland's renovation plan gets environmental review 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z He opened negotiations with a demand for a similar 40% wage increase over four years, along with the return of pensions and cost of living increases. UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they? 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z “It’s almost a foregone conclusion that the UAW will succeed in getting substantial wage increases,” says Patrick Anderson, the founder of Anderson Economic Group, a research firm that conducts market analysis. The auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away — unless consumers panic 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z “Market wages are currently at different levels all over the country, so we need to tailor wage increases so everybody benefits fairly,” Kaiser said in a statement released ahead of Labor Day protests. More than 75,000 Kaiser workers in California and elsewhere plan to strike next month 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The Democratic president said he is backing the union’s efforts on wage increases because the contracts can set standards across the wider economy, “pushing up wages and strengthening benefits for everyone.” Biden sending aides to Detroit to address autoworkers strike, says ‘record profits’ should be shared 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Instead, the UAW targeted a handful of factories to prod company negotiators to raise their offers, which were far lower than union demands of 36% wage increases over four years. About 13,000 workers go on strike seeking better wages and benefits from Detroit’s three automakers 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The UAW has since lowered its demand to a 36% wage increase but the two sides remain far apart in contract talks, triggering a strike. UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they? 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Even union-friendly Democrats were initially reluctant to approve the worker-focused bill, worried that rural community hospitals already facing bankruptcy would collapse under mass wage increases or pass costs on to patients. Will California health workers get a $25 minimum wage? Legislature sends bill to Newsom after long fight 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z On Thursday, GM said it boosted its offer to a 20% wage increase, including 10% in the first year, over four years. Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Outside the meeting Tuesday, students who protested alongside labor unions advocating for wage increases banged on plastic buckets and led chants for several hours. CSU trustees approve 6% annual tuition increase over fierce student protests 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z GM CEO Mary Barra told workers in a letter Thursday that the company is offering historic wage increases and new vehicle commitments at U.S. factories. About 13,000 workers go on strike seeking better wages and benefits from Detroit’s three automakers 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z But the video game companies balked at the union’s residual plan, instead proposing a 9% wage increase. 5 things to know about a potential strike against video game companies 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z “This agreement protects patients from the ongoing threats at the ballot and in the legislature while also providing additional wage increases for many health care workers,” Jaycob Bytel, spokesperson for the California Dialysis Council, said. Will California health workers get a $25 minimum wage? Legislature sends bill to Newsom after long fight 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The original proposal from the company, which included a 14.5% wage increase for most workers, was rejected and countered by the UAW Sunday. Automaker Stallantis says contract talks on ‘good path’ to avoid UAW strike 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The wage increases, which would be for most workers, don’t include any lump sum payments, Mark Stewart, chief operating officer of Stellantis North America, said in a letter to employees. Automaker Stellantis makes counteroffer to United Auto Workers 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The Stellantis offer - which did not specify how the 14.5% wage increase would be distributed over four years - is similar to GM and Ford's offers. Chrysler parent Stellantis offers 14.5%, 4-year wage hike to hourly workers 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The union has rejected Ford's recent wage increase proposals as inadequate. Ford raises pay for 8,000 UAW workers in line with 2019 contract 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Nearly half of the workers expected to see a wage increase under the bill are Latino, and 75% are women, according to a report by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. Will California health workers get a $25 minimum wage? Legislature sends bill to Newsom after long fight 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Shawn Fain, UAW president, said the deal was “deeply inadequate” and a far cry from the union’s demands of a 46% wage increase with pension and retirement plans. Automaker Stallantis says contract talks on ‘good path’ to avoid UAW strike 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The BOJ has defined sustainable inflation as price rises driven not by rising raw material costs, but strong domestic demand accompanied by continued wage increases. BOJ policymaker calls for keeping ultra-easy policy, sets high bar on exit 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z “The one thing we look at with the minimum wage increase is the market is kind of setting the demand right now — it’s hard to find employees,” Hetrick said. King County looks at $19 minimum wage in unincorporated areas 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Administrators have had to forgo building renovations and wage increases to pay for other expenses. CSU stands by a 6% tuition hike plan, but backs down from a key provision ahead of vote 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Biden created a White House team in 2021 to support new unions, which his administration says are key to fighting U.S. inequality, and has backed collective bargaining and union wage increases since taking office. Detroit UAW workers strike threat tests Biden’s plan to win union votes 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z High travel demand in the United States, where pilots are securing historic wage increases, isattracting foreign aviators, despite delays and high costs of immigrating, according to lawyers, unions and pilots. Canadian pilots eye higher-paid U.S. cockpits as staffing shortages bite 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The union is demanding 46% wage increases over four years, cost-of-living adjustments, the elimination of wage tiers, a 32-hour work week paid like 40 hours, and pension and retiree health care benefits for all. ‘It’s time’: Worker empowerment fuels high rates of labor action 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z For years, the union gave up general pay raises and lost cost-of-living wage increases to help the companies control costs. UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Talks between SAG-AFTRA and companies like Activision and Electronic Arts have reached a "stalemate", the union said on Friday, particularly on wage increases and artificial intelligence. Hollywood actors union eyes video game strike 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z For video game performers, SAG-AFTRA is seeking wage increases and protections against the use of artificial intelligence. SAG-AFTRA calls for strike authorization vote against video game companies 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Canadian Clipper workers sought wage increases, adjustments to the scheduling system and better job security. Victoria Clipper strike averted, avoiding Labor Day interruptions 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The parties avoided a work stoppage, and workers easily ratified a contract that secured a $7.50 per hour wage increase over six years — more than what workers had seen over 40 years. ‘It’s time’: Worker empowerment fuels high rates of labor action 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z For example, U.S. freight workers last year rejected a contract that included a 24% wage increase because it did not include paid sick leave. Unions are showing a strike-laden resurgence under Biden, but some believe it won’t last 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The union's demands include a 20% immediate wage increase, defined-benefit pensions for all workers, shorter work weeks and additional cost of living hikes. UAW files unfair labor practice charges against GM, Stellantis 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Ford said its "generous offer" would provide hourly employees with 15% guaranteed combined wage increases and lump sums, and improved benefits. UAW files unfair labor practice against GM, Stellantis 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The contract offer would provide hourly employees with 15% guaranteed combined wage increases and lump-sums, and improved benefits over the life of the contract, the company said in a statement. Ford makes UAW a contract offer 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The strike comes amid an extremely tight labour market in Japan, where workers at major companies won the biggest wage increases in three decades at labour negotiations this spring. Workers stage Japan's first strike in decades to protest department store sale 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The company said it calls for wage increases, improves the grievance process and provides other benefits, but it did not disclose specific details. Locomotive manufacturer, union reach tentative deal to end 2-month strike 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Members had voted on Friday to walk out unless the company accepted demands for wage increases and an extension of the retirement age. South Korea clears path for Hyundai Motor strike -union 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The companies had said workers must still ratify the interim wage increase that takes effect Aug. 28. UAW workers ratify Ultium Cells wage agreement in Ohio 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z A resilient labour market, strong wage increases and declining inflation should boost private consumption, but industrial production will remain weak due to sluggish foreign demand, the report said. German economy stagnates in Q2 after winter recession 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Hyundai Motor's unionised workers in South Korea on Friday vote to decide on a strike after two months of talks with the company over wage increase and extension of the retirement age stalled last week. Tokyo core CPI rises 2.8% year/year in Aug - govt 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z “We have been clear with Ultium: This wage increase is just the start,” Booth said in a statement. Workers win raises at General Motors joint venture battery plant in Ohio as contract talks continue 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z In its place, the district was offering employees more than $1,400 in a wage increase, he said. Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees’ decision to eliminate free passes 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Pay has been rising at a record rate but the Bank of England has warned that wage increases will make it harder to get inflation down. UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Costs in the 2024 financial year would be "impacted by material wage increases and inflation in energy and transport", CEO Brad Banducci said. Australia's Woolworths posts profit rise as price gains offset cost hikes 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z He is seeking an ambitious 40 percent wage increase for rank-and-file members — in line, he says, with the pay gains of those corporate leaders over the past four years. From Detroit to Hollywood, New Union Leaders Take a Harder Line 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z “Providing this wage increase is the right thing to do for our team members, all of whom contribute so much to Ultium Cells’ growth and success,” Ultium Cells said. Workers win raises at General Motors joint venture battery plant in Ohio as contract talks continue 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Automakers have publicly rebuffed the wage increase demand, saying it would not give the company the flexibility it needs to compete in a changing market. UAW pushes for approval to strike vs. Big 3 as contract expiration looms 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Le Petit Paris, a French brasserie downtown, says that its 4% surcharge is added to all checks “to help cover increased costs and minimum wage increases for our dedicated staff.” This Reddit list is tracking L.A. restaurants charging 'service fees' 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z “Both of those industries have been resistant to wage increases for a long time,” Lewison said. L.A. County supervisors propose $25 minimum wage for hotel, theme park workers 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z “It was harder and harder to be profitable enough to support the wage increases they needed.” Trucking Firm That Got $700 Million U.S. Bailout Declares Bankruptcy 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z These proposed federal cuts will both reduce the number of children that can be served and make adequate wage increases impossible to afford. How Head Start budget cuts would hurt WA kids | Op-Ed 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The union likely feels emboldened after UPS and the Teamster Union reached a historic agreement last month that included massive wage increases and some of the same systemic changes to employment that the UAW seeks. UAW pushes for approval to strike vs. Big 3 as contract expiration looms 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z In addition to higher pay, the demands include regular cost-of-living wage increases, pension plans for a greater number of workers and a job security plan for workers when plants are shuttered. Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The deal provides massive wage increases for just about all employees, adds more paid time off and eliminates the long-hated two-tiered employment system. Teamsters OK tentative deal with UPS 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The agreement, estimated to be at $30 billion by the union, provides historic wage increases, one more paid holiday and air conditioning in the company's ubiquitous brown delivery trucks. Teamsters local unions endorse agreement with delivery giant UPS 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z "Around half of contacts expected wage growth in 2024 to be similar to 2023, while four in ten said they thought that wage increases would be lower next year." Euro zone firms see stagnating activity ahead: ECB survey 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Average incomes haven’t kept up with rising prices for the past two years, and workers may keep pushing for sharp wage increases. Key question as Federal Reserve meets: Can the central bank pull off a difficult ‘soft landing’? 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z “I think there will be substantial wage increases, and I think the companies can afford higher wages,” he said. Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Then, the Teamsters rejected UPS’s offer for part-time wage increases, which O’Brien called “crumbs.” UPS strike would deal blow to U.S. inflation fight, supply chain 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The tentative deal, which was rejected earlier by the union’s caucus, would give workers a 19.2% wage increase over four years, according to the employers association. Trudeau says union reconsidering offer after strike drama at B.C. ports 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z This raises the risk that rapid wage increases could then accelerate inflation and force the ECB to raise rates even higher. Euro zone firms see stagnating activity ahead: ECB survey 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z A sticking point in negotiations has been wage increases for part-time workers, who make a minimum of $16.20 an hour. Teamsters and UPS to resume negotiations next week as contract deadline approaches 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z He added that the current pace of price and wage increases were not consistent with meeting the bank’s 2 percent inflation target. U.K. Inflation Rate Slows to 7.9 Percent, as Price Pressures Ease 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Companies across industries, including railroads, airlines, automakers and entertainment, face wage increases as unions seek to recover buying power for their members. UPS strike would deal blow to U.S. inflation fight, supply chain 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Within its proposals, the union had requested general wage increases as well as a plan for actors to get a share of the revenue from streaming hits. Tom Cruise joined SAG-AFTRA negotiating session to talk AI and stunt workers 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The union’s leadership said that they asked for 11 percent wage increases in the first year of a new contract; the studios came back with an offer of 5 percent, they said. Actors and Hollywood Studios ‘Remain Far Apart’ on Crucial Issues 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z But heading into the May elections, Sánchez could boast of a growing economy, falling unemployment and inflation, pension and minimum wage increases, and the establishment of a minimum vital income. Spain’s early election could put the far right in power for the first time since Franco 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The existing contract expires on July 31; sticking points include proposed wage increases for part-time drivers. China’s Economy is Stuttering, Posing a Challenge for Global Growth 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z A sticking point in negotiations is wage increases for part-time workers, who make a minimum of $16.20 an hour, according to UPS. Teamsters president says he’s asked the White House not to intervene if UPS workers go on strike 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z But critics point out that the plan does not fund wage increases, the only surefire way to prevent workers from leaving. A National Treasure, Tarnished: Can Britain Fix Its Health Service? 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z United pilots turned down a deal last year that included more than 14.5% in cumulative wage increases and enhanced overtime and training pay. United Airlines pilots reach labor agreement, boost pay 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z The union had made demands including wage increases and expansion of their jurisdiction to regular maintenance work on terminals. Canadian port strike ends with tentative, 4-year deal - statement 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Interest rates increases work partly by slowing the job market and cooling wage increases, so the Fed’s fight against inflation and the strength of the labor market are closely tied. Inflation cools sharply in June, good news for consumers and the Fed. 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Washington state, for example, just approved a wage increase for public mental health workers as one of many strategies designed to keep therapists available to the most in need. Neighborhoods can be great allies for youth mental health | Op-Ed 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The gap means administrators are forced to make difficult choices forgoing building renovations and wage increases to cover costs for other other expenses. CSU trustees to weigh an annual 6% tuition increase amid major funding gap 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Without any, he said, “it doesn’t matter what kind of wage increase we get.” Hollywood studios could face two strikes for the first time in 63 years. How did we get here? 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z After missing out on wage increases during the pandemic, unions are aggressively seeking higher pay and better working conditions, pushing back on contract offers from companies grappling with labor shortages. US labor secretary sees no need now to step into UPS-Teamsters talks 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The union is pushing for an immediate $5 hourly wage increase and $3-an-hour raises for each of the next three years. Column: Three's not a crowd. Meet the co-presidents of the union behind the hotel workers' strike 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Late last year, U.S. freight railroad workers rejected a five-year contract that included a 24% wage increase, citing a lack of paid sick leave. Explainer: Why U.S. labor unions are gaining leverage in contract talks with big employers 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The central bank, however, noted inflation risks remained tilted to the upside due to the potential impact of El Nino dry weather conditions and wage increases. Philippine inflation slows in June, supports extended rate pause 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The union has not budged from its position in April, when it proposed a $5 immediate hourly wage increase and a $3 boost annually for three years. No sign of progress in L.A. hotel strike ahead of Fourth of July holiday 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z “The Union has not budged from its opening demand two months ago of up to a 40% wage increase and an over 28% increase in benefit costs.” Workers strike at major Southern California hotels over pay and benefits 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Unite Here Local 11 “has not budged from its opening demand two months ago of up to a 40% wage increase and an over 28% increase in benefit costs,” the hotel group said. Threat of a hotel worker strike looms over Los Angeles on a packed July 4 weekend 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z How many Republicans have resisted their party's efforts to deny Medicaid or food stamps to struggling Americans, or to oppose minimum wage increases? There's no such thing as a conservative intellectual — only apologists for right-wing power 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The City Council’s wage increase in 2021 included a stipulation that restaurants provide a minimum of 12 days of paid personal leave time and 10 additional days of unpaid time, he said. West Hollywood will have the nation's highest minimum wage. Businesses owners are not happy 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The coalition was formed in May, as the union ramped up pressure on dozens of hotels with expiring contracts to approve sweeping wage increase proposals. No sign of progress in L.A. hotel strike ahead of Fourth of July holiday 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z It hopes employers will then reduce their demand for workers, which, in turn, could slow wage increases and inflation pressures. An inflation gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve falls to its lowest point in 2 years 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z “Because the profitability was so high last year, in the aggregate, there is room for profits to fall to absorb some of those wage increases.” Europe’s Inflation Issue Moves Into a New Phase: From Profits to Wages 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The new union won the right to negotiate - and an 8.5% wage increase, plus bonuses. North American trade pact on 3rd anniversary: Optimism is rising for U.S. and Mexican workers 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Councilmember John Heilman said the council is not likely to reconsider the wage increase soon but is willing to help small businesses in other ways, such as beefing up security. West Hollywood will have the nation's highest minimum wage. Businesses owners are not happy 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The new union won the right to negotiate — and an 8.5% wage increase, plus bonuses. North American trade pact on 3rd anniversary: Optimism is rising for US and Mexican workers 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Some workers said the base wage increase was insufficient and balked at higher out-of-pocket medical costs. Analysis: With U.S. labor tight, union workers make bolder contract demands 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Cutting demand for workers would allow employers to slow their wage increases, thereby helping keep a lid on inflation. Fed’s Powell: More rate hikes are likely this year to fight still-high inflation 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The last contract included an 18% wage increase over five years. Dodgers agree to five-year contracts with stadium workers, ending threat of a strike 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Both support city-mandated minimum wage increases, the hiring of more police officers and the ability to bar homeless people from putting tents near elementary schools. Voters have to look hard to spot the differences in the race for Nury Martinez's seat 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Employers held back on wage increases and risky investments but largely avoided mass layoffs, notes Hideo Hayakawa, a senior fellow at The Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, an independent think tank. Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Late last year, U.S. freight railroad workers rejected a five-year contract that included a 24% wage increase, citing lack of paid sick leave. Analysis: With U.S. labor tight, union workers make bolder contract demands 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The proposal includes future wage increases that keep up with the cost of living and make up for lost ground due to flat or withheld wage increases in recent years. UW reaches tentative agreements with groups on strike 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z It also signals more wage increases that could worsen inflation as employers compete for scarce workers in the 20 countries that use the euro. The Fed has paused. How long will Europe’s central bank keep raising rates in a shaky economy? 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Labor unions have demanded better pay from cargo carriers that took in record profits during the COVID-19 pandemic, but employers had balked at significant wage increases as revenues have shrank. West Coast dockworkers strike tentative contract averting shutdown 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z “The economy is gradually starting to move, but we don’t know yet if things will work out so wage increases can continue into next year,” Hayakawa said. Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z As I’ve been writing for nearly a year, the idea that wage increases drive inflation has been an enduring shibboleth among economists. Column: Wage growth doesn't drive inflation. So why is the Fed out to crush workers? 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Unions have asked for a 25% wage increase for teachers and investment to boost infrastructure and teaching supplies and demanded that new teachers' wages are raised to at least the national average. Thousands of Romanian teachers protest over pay as strike ends its third week 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z “Previous wage increases have driven higher quality of health services, with wage spending proving to be the best investment for public health,” the federation said in a press release. Romanian health care workers protest for higher wages, more staff, and better working conditions 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The university was disappointed by the strike and said that it has offered significant pay raises to research scientists and postdoctoral researchers, including an average 15% wage increase. University of Washington researchers strike over pay, benefits 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z “The UW has continued to bargain in good faith and has offers on the table in both negotiations that are fair and represent significant wage increases.” Postdocs and staff researchers go on strike at the University of Washington 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z In other words, there’s no reason to assume that wage increases are a contributor to inflation. Column: Wage growth doesn't drive inflation. So why is the Fed out to crush workers? 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z In their tentative agreement, the DGA achieved some notable gains in these areas, including wage increases, a new structure to pay foreign residuals and restrictions on the use of AI. A 'hot labor summer.' Hollywood unrest continues as actors approve strike vote 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Luckett, 55, recently raised tuition to account for rising business expenses and wage increases for staff. With high food prices, grocery shopping has become a strategy game. Angelenos share how they get by 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Tens of thousands of academic workers at the University of California won wage increases and improved benefits after walking off the job for six weeks last year. Campus jobs are a lifeline for these CSU students. Some are looking to form a union 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Japan is the world’s third-biggest economy but living costs are high, wage increases have been slow and about 40% of Japanese are part-time or contract workers. Japan birth rate hits record low amid concerns over shrinking and aging population 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Powell treated every statistic showing labor market strength — low unemployment, “excess demand” for workers, persistent wage increases — as an obstacle to reducing inflation. Column: Wage growth doesn't drive inflation. So why is the Fed out to crush workers? 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Settlements reached in key sectors, including industrial and service workers, helped to drive wage increases up 6.3 percent in the first three months of 2023. Weakening German Economy Slips Into a Recession 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The government expects the Bank of Japan to achieve its 2% inflation target in a sustainable and stable manner backed by wage increases. Japan raises view on economy for 1st time since July 2022 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The Scottish government has committed to the £12 per hour wage increase, though no timeline has been set to deliver this. Fears of Scottish care home closures amid contract stalemate 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Inflation has moderated, but the co-op faces new contract talks with its roughly 1,600 unionized staff, who are reportedly pushing for a wage increase to partly offset the lost $4 hazard pay. PCC posts loss, cuts dividend as costs soar and downtown Seattle store lags 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z They are some of the same folks who fought against minimum wage increases, Paid Family Leave, and other protections for working families. We all scream for capital gains tax dividends for working families | Op-Ed 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z They consider rising services prices to be particularly sticky because they’re heavily fueled by wage increases. Americans likely saw little relief from inflation in April 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The problem has become a key issue in a May 14 general election and all major parties have promised wage increases or debt moratoriums, along with guarantee-free loans and handouts. Analysis: Thai household debt in election focus as millions in 'endless struggle' 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The fear is too-strong wage increases could push companies to raise prices for their own goods and make other moves that create a vicious cycle that keeps inflation high. Apple-juiced rally closes bruising week 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z His boss, engineer Arif Hafeez, said that while people aren’t seeing oil money directly in their pockets by way of public wage increases, construction projects are generating jobs and new roads will boost the economy. Oil boom transforms Guyana, prompting a scramble for spoils 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z District officials say that their offer constitutes large wage increases, and they pleaded this week with teachers not to strike. Oakland Teachers Go on Strike 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z And he has shored up his support with pre-election spending including wage increases. Turkey election: Erdogan rival Kilicdaroglu promises peace and democracy 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The Writers Guild of America is seeking nearly $600m in wage increases and other demands, according to the Los Angeles Times. TV writers explain why they're walking out 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Despite some financial market volatility, key parts of the real economy have motored along, with continued job growth, ongoing wage increases, and unemployment now lodged around a low 3.5% rate. Fed in stride to pole-vault 5% policy rate, then perhaps catch its breath 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z In Tokyo, thousands of labor union members, opposition lawmakers and academics demanded wage increases to offset the impact of rising costs as they recover from damage from the pandemic. May Day: World’s workers rally, France sees pension anger 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Well, labour markets are tight and workers are demanding wage increases to keep up with higher prices. Too high for comfort: Five questions for the ECB 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Unionized workers have been pushing to win wage increases amid inflationary pressures. Big May Day events in Asia call for better labor conditions 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z He said inflation and minimum wage increases have already led to farm closures and that the latest increase will make it harder for farms to stay in business. Pay rise comes for New Yorkers, but some chafe at compromise 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The union is seeking nearly $600 million in wage increases and other demands. Writers Guild and studios continue talks, but deal remains elusive as possible strike looms 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Federal Reserve about how much weight to give ongoing wage increases as policymakers assess the path of inflation. Among some at Fed, argument grows for patience on wage costs 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z But inflation is holding back consumer spending, with wage increases only partly offsetting how much more people have to pay for groceries, clothing and more. Europe’s economy ekes out slight growth at start of 2023 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z “We oppose major military expansion and tax increase, and demand a large-scale wage increase that exceeds price increase,” said Yoshinori Yabuki, head of Tokyo Regional Council of Trade Unions, one of organizers. Big May Day events in Asia call for better labor conditions 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z But Mr Raynor says that labour shortages, exacerbated by Brexit, and wage increases have meant that he has had to put up prices. Cost of homemade cheese sandwich rises by more than a third 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z He said in response to higher bills and other costs rising, workers and businesses had responded by asking for wage increases wages and charging more. Bank of England economist says people need to accept they are poorer 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z "At Treasury Board we made some headway on remote work language, and both sides have moved in order to get closer to a resolution on wage increases," said Chris Aylward, National President of PSAC. Canada's striking workers closer to resolving wage, remote work issues 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Earlier, the federal government said it offered a "fair, competitive offer," including a 9% wage increase over three years, and that it would continue negotiations to reach an agreement quickly. Canada's striking federal workers call on Trudeau to speed up contract talks 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z But it is clear from the union members I spoke with that two big issues loom over everything else: wage increases to make up for inflation, and the government’s return-to-office program. No Major Disruption From Public Sector Strike, but Also No Solution in Sight 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Executives at Procter & Gamble said on a call with analysts there were still challenges ahead, including the inflation it faces, like higher operating costs and wage increases. Double-Digit Price Increases Bolster Profits at Procter & Gamble 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z "Businesses expect wage increases to continue to moderate." US economic activity little changed in recent weeks, Fed report shows 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The talks with the government about wage increases for revenue agency workers, who oversee tax returns, have not made progress, he added. Canada's striking workers closer to resolving wage, remote work issues 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The government this week offered a 9% wage increase over three years, which it said is a "fair, competitive offer." Factbox: Canadian public servants' strike: demands and impact 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The government said this week that it was offering a cumulative wage increase of 9 percent that would be spread over three years. No Major Disruption From Public Sector Strike, but Also No Solution in Sight 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z The government is currently offering a cumulative wage increase of 9 percent which would be spread over three years. Canada’s Federal Workers Strike, Disrupting Government Services 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles school district and the teachers union have reached a tentative agreement that provides a 21% wage increase over about three years, averting the potential of a second strike this school year. L.A teachers win 21% wage increase in tentative contract pact with LAUSD 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z "Strong domestic demand, rapid wage increases, and broad-based price pressures all point to a risk that inflation in the region could remain unacceptably high." IMF to Latin America: tighten your belts 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z More people seeking employment also helps cool inflation, as companies are finding it slightly easier to hire and wage increases are moderating. Opinion | The U.S. just hit a major jobs milestone last seen in 2001 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Investors will also be looking at how significant wage increases announced in January are impacting the company's bottom line. Uniqlo owner expected to post 30% profit rise, as investors eye China results 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z A CTM spokesman said the group had been seeking wage increases above inflation for its members. Ford and union in Mexico agree to 8.2% salary increase 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Japan is the world’s third biggest economy but living costs are high, wage increases have been slow and about 40% of Japanese are part-time or contract workers. Japan unveils proposal to promote marriage, raise birthrate 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z But at the same time, Melnick said, employers are likely to adjust other parts of employee compensation, offsetting higher healthcare costs by giving smaller wage increases. Inflation is declining, but health premiums and medical costs are heading higher 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z By pushing structural wage increases, Kishida said on Wednesday Japan would strive to narrow wage differentials between domestic firms and rivals overseas, while taking different economic situations into account. Japan PM Kishida sets eye on wage rises as focus of 'new capitalism' 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Eleven states have phased in wage increases of $5 or more within the past decade. Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z A higher minimum wage would stop any backsliding on wage increases and benefit the very lowest paid in society, too. Opinion | The powerful lesson from 18 million workers getting a pay raise over $15 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Sharp wage increases would squeeze the fiscal room for manoeuvre for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government, making already fractious negotiations over the federal budget more difficult in his three-way coalition. Largest strike in decades brings Germany to a standstill 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z However, some unions have succeeded in winning wage increases, including postal workers who won an 11.5% pay rise in early march. Strike brings Germany's public transport network to halt 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z The 7% wage increase is an immediate step to stop the outflow of workers — the minimum amount to keep human services workers in their jobs, skilled positions we urgently need them to fill. Invest in human services workforce to strengthen families, communities | Op-Ed 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Labor activists are pressing for a new round of wage increases even as the old ones are still being phased in. Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Amazon illegally threatened to withhold wage increases and improved benefits if workers elected a union, the ruling said. Seattle groups rally against Amazon’s alleged union busting in Kentucky 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Winning a union election is often only just the first step for workers trying to secure the wage increases and benefits that can come with organizing. Inside the battle for the first union contract at Starbucks 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Only workers on the job since the 2020-21 school year would receive the full wage increase. Bass enters fray as LAUSD strike reaches third and last day with schools closed 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z But it failed to trickle down to households in terms of wage increases. Explainer: Why Japan's 'shunto' spring wage talks are a big deal this year 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Backers of a proposed wage increase in New York say they hope it will pass as part of the state budget, which is expected to be finalized in early April. Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Unionized workers unanimously accepted the deal that outlined a 27% combined wage increase and lump sums over the six-year period, a bump in employer contributions to retirement plans, and a $6,000 bonus. Caterpillar union workers vote in favor of six-year labor agreement 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Despite setbacks in recent decades, U.F.W. officials say they have continued to secure contracts that focus on health care benefits, wage increases and cultivating a respectful culture between farmworkers and employees. Farmworkers Union, a ’60s Liberal Icon, Seeks a California Revival 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z As revenue continues to explode and player salaries rise accordingly, the stakes are higher every time a special player is eligible for a wage increase. Perspective | Signing an elite QB such as Lamar Jackson shouldn’t be this difficult 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Alexandria City Manager James F. Parajon unveiled an $881 million budget proposal Tuesday evening that incorporated wage increases from two union agreements he said indicated cautious optimism in the city’s finances. Arlington, Alexandria budget proposals would boost pay for first responders 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z In her executive budget proposal, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, also a Democrat, proposed tying minimum wage increases to inflation, but with a cap on how much wages could rise in any one year. Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Rank and file union workers at the company have expressed anger and frustration over the deal, saying that wage increases weren't commensurate in the face of rising inflation. Caterpillar union workers vote in favor of six-year labor agreement 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z His minimum wage increase cemented the support of labor, and he won over traditionally Republican suburbs with fiscal management that balanced the budget, solidified Illinois’ bond ratings and began repairs to its creaking infrastructure. The Democrats’ SOS Candidate Keeps His Options Open 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Caterpillar outlined guaranteed wage increases and changes to parental leave and retirement benefits in the agreement, pending a ratification vote by employees. Caterpillar workers to vote on tentative labor agreement - union 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Firefighters, service/labor/trades workers and nonunion county employees would receive a 4.5 percent wage increase as well as a $2,000 bonus. Arlington, Alexandria budget proposals would boost pay for first responders 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Barry Nicholson, the owner of four retail businesses in Corning, a city by the Finger Lakes in New York, said a wage increase to $21.25 would be “a smack in the face to small businesses.” Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z "High wage increases could imply that especially service price inflation could remain elevated in 2023-2024," Nordea analysts said in a note. Euro zone inflation eases in February but core prices surge 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Union workers had threatened to strike for wage increases, improved safety measures and better healthcare benefits once a six-year labor contract expired. Caterpillar workers reach deal with union, averting possible strike 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The company also detailed 27% combined wage increases and lump sums over the six-year period, and a bump in employer contributions to retirement plans. Caterpillar workers to vote on tentative labor agreement - union 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Even after significant wage increases in last year’s budget, Arlington is still struggling to retain public safety employees who might prefer to live in less costly parts of Northern Virginia. Arlington, Alexandria budget proposals would boost pay for first responders 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Verdi Deputy Chair Christine Behle on Tuesday referred to a recent wage increase offer from federal and municipal employers as "a slap in the face for the employees" and "an unparalleled provocation." German municipal transport faces strike on Friday, led by union, youth movement 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Union workers at four Caterpillar Inc U.S. facilities have threatened to strike for wage increases, improved safety measures and better healthcare benefits once a six-year labor contract expires this week. Norwegian Cruise sees weak annual profit as fuel, labor costs soar 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Union workers at four Caterpillar Inc U.S. facilities have threatened to strike for wage increases, improved safety measures and better healthcare benefits once a six-year labor contract expires this week. Tesla's China sales slow as price-cut boost wanes 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Union workers at four Caterpillar Inc U.S. facilities have threatened to strike for wage increases, improved safety measures and better healthcare benefits once a six-year labor contract expires this week. Target fends off holiday gloom with discounts, warns on 2023 earnings 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z U.S. facilities have threatened to strike for wage increases, improved safety measures and better healthcare benefits once a six-year labor contract expires this week. Some US Caterpillar workers plan possible strike once contract expires 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The governor’s proposal would cap annual wage increases at 5 percent, regardless of inflation, and grants the Board of Public Works power to suspend automatic increases during abnormal economic conditions. Wes Moore wants automatic minimum-wage hikes. Not all Democrats agree. 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z According to the company, the wage increases would apply to part-time and senior workers and includes a one-time bonus payment worth 6.7 months’ worth of wages. Toyota accedes to union demands, giving workers their biggest wage hike in decades 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has stepped up calls on business leaders to accelerate wage increases, warning of a return to stagflation if pay rises fall short of the rapid increase in prices. Toyota to accept full union demand for wage hike for 3rd straight year - Asahi 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The company also said Tuesday that it would spend $1 billion on wage increases for its U.S. and Canadian hourly workers, starting this month. Home Depot’s strong quarter overshadowed by 2023 outlook 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z But a second report Thornberg authored examining AB 257’s potential effect on restaurant sales and competitiveness included a brief description of other labor costs he associates with the legislation in addition to wage increases. UC Riverside should investigate economics research center, faculty say 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The deal helped to avert a potentially crippling strike before the midterm elections and granted improvements in health benefits and wage increases of nearly 25 percent over five years. Biden Labor Secretary to Depart to Run N.H.L. Players Union 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Powell has often pointed to robust wage increases as a factor that’s driving up services prices and keeping inflation high even as other categories, like rent, are likely to decelerate in price. U.S. inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures reemerge 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The Unite union said security guards, engineers and firefighters would begin voting on Friday on whether to strike over pay, after its members rejected a 10% wage increase. Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The new union quickly won an 8.5% wage increase and more bonuses. In Mexico, U.S. complaints help union organizing efforts 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z The union is seeking a 30% wage increase plus a $2-per-hour “equity wage adjustment” for all — which would especially benefit hourly workers making the least. LAUSD bus drivers, food workers, teacher aides give union OK to call strike if talks fail 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Yet wage increases could have a lesser impact here, relatively speaking. “I’ve never seen it this bad”: USPS staffing woes hit Seattle area 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Because of that, the resources to guarantee a minimum wage increase that only compensated for past inflation were enough to secure a raise of 1.4%, to the current level. Brazil's finance ministry to back minimum wage increase starting in May -sources 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The policymakers hope that employers can slow wage increases and inflationary pressures by reducing job openings but not necessarily by laying off many employees. January may have delivered lower, if still solid, job growth 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z “We will see a lot more of this in response to minimum wage increases.” Fast-food chains outsource work to robots 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The petition was part of an effort to kill a newly approved law that could bring significant wage increases for California’s fast-food workers. 'I feel duped': Inside the fast-food industry's push to dismantle a new California labor law 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Bank officials say raising rates now will prevent even more painful credit restrictions that would be needed if inflation gets baked into the economy in wage increases and future price expectations. European Central Bank set to outdo Fed with half-point hike 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Sunak's government has so far taken a hard line with public sector strikes, saying that to give in to demands for large wage increases would only fuel inflation. UK set for biggest strike action in years as teachers, civil servants walk out 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Amazon illegally threatened to withhold wage increases and improved benefits if workers elected a union, Administrative Law Judge Benjamin Green held Monday. Amazon Illegally Resisted NYC Union Drive, Labor Board Judge Says 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z “We want strong wage increases,” Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said at his last news conference in December. A Key Measure of Wages Showed Moderation at the End of 2022 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Yet wage increases have helped many consumers maintain their spending despite higher prices. US workers’ pay slowed in the final quarter of 2022 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z The spending plan, now under review in the General Assembly, would also accelerate the state’s minimum wage increase to $15 an hour before the end of the year. Wes Moore’s first legislation: Tax cuts and health care for veterans 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Policymakers are hoping that wage increases this spring will cushion higher living costs and boost consumer spending. Japan PM says can't rule out return of deflation despite price spike 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z While some in the nine-member board pointed to broadening price hikes and heightening prospects of wage increases, others said price growth will begin to slow as cost-push pressure eases, the summary showed. BOJ policymakers divided on wage, inflation outlook, Jan meeting summary shows 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Montefiore said it was pleased at the ratification and believes “the historic 19% wage increase, greatly enhanced benefits and unprecedented staffing commitments” reflect the hospital’s respect for its nurses. Nurses ratify contracts after strike at two NYC hospitals 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z While prices have risen more than usual and some companies, such as Fast Retailing, which operates the Uniqlo clothing chain, have announced wage increases, incomes in Japan have generally stagnated. Japan reports inflation hit 4%, 41-year high in December 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z There are signs the job market is cooling, including a drop in the average workweek, which could signal smaller wage increases. Fed’s Brainard backs smaller hikes, saying inflation easing 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Ahead of spring "shunto" labour negotiations, managers at 24% of the companies polled said they planned on across-the-board bumps in base salary along with regularly scheduled wage increases. Most Japan firms heed PM Kishida's call to raise wages this year 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Tourism companies on average were able to increase prices by 6.6% last year, though they saw reduced margins due to rising energy costs and wage increases, according to the survey. Spain's 2023 tourism revenue seen 5% higher than before pandemic 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Another threatened job action, in Minnesota, was called off after hospitals not only offered a significant wage increase but also gave nurses an “unprecedented” say in staffing-level decisions. Opinion | A strike offers a window into what nurses really want: Enough staff 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Montefiore said in a statement on Thursday that the tentative agreement included a 19.1 percent wage increase, the creation of more than 170 new nursing positions and health care coverage for eligible nurses. Nurses Strike Ends at Two New York City Hospitals 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z In the final year of his first term, DeSantis orchestrated pay raises for teachers and law enforcement, a minimum wage increase for state workers and various state tax suspensions. DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 candidacy 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z "This could put a damper on wage increases and capital investment." Most Japan firms heed PM Kishida's call to raise wages this year 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z But the inflation rate — as of last fall, triple what it was four years ago — has possibly canceled out some of those wage increases. Uber Drivers Say They Are Struggling: ‘This Is Not Sustainable’ 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The Fed hopes to slow the pace of the wage increases so they are consistent with lower inflation. Can US avoid a recession? As inflation eases, optimism rises 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Representatives from both hospitals said the union rejected a nearly 20 percent wage increase that nurses at peer institutions accepted in earlier bargaining talks. 7,000 nurses strike at two New York City hospitals after talks collapse 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The hospitals said in separate statements on Monday that they offered a 19.1% compounded wage increase to the nurses. More than 7,000 nurses go on strike in New York City 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z "This could lead trade unions to demand higher wage increases in upcoming negotiation rounds, especially in sectors with lower wages." ECB sees 'very strong' wage growth ahead in next few quarters 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Data shows that workers in these states with bans have seen larger wage increases and more job mobility than when noncompete clauses were legal. Antitrust regulators propose banning noncompete clauses for workers 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Evan Starr, an economist at the University of Maryland who has studied noncompetes, said that was a plausible wage increase following their elimination. U.S. Moves to Bar Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Japan is the world’s third-biggest economy but living costs are high and wage increases have been slow. Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z There are minimum wage increases in 23 states, with Washington paying the top hourly rate at $15.74, and California at $15.50. How Bankman-Fried Negotiated His Way Out of Jail 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z In the District, January will mark the first wage increase as part of Initiative 82, the ballot measure voters passed in November to raise the minimum wage for workers who receive tips. New laws take effect in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z But any wage increases or other changes couldn’t take effect until at least October, meaning the law would have no immediate impact on worker pay. Judge temporarily blocks California fast food wages law 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z “Minimum wage increases don’t directly benefit most workers since they already earn above that,” said Sean Higgins, an analyst at the libertarian Competitive Enterprise Institute. 26 states plan to raise minimum wage in 2023 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z The Fed is seeking to slow job growth and the pace of wage increases as part of its efforts to battle inflation. Applications for U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z A higher inflation rate could also prompt firms to shift towards wage increases. Japan retail sales up for 9th month led by tourism help 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Pay rise for troops: A 4.6% wage increase for members of the military. What exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill? 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z It was “a huge deal,” they said, with “incredible wage increases” that would finally give starving students a shot at paying the notoriously high rents, from San Diego to Berkeley. Will University of California Academic Workers End the Strike? 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z The contract provides a 5% wage increase across the board, but the wage scale remains low. Alaska Airlines ramp workers’ contract offers low pay, better benefits 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The employees received another wage increase recently, and Barbara Borders said it has put additional stress on the business. WA service industry bracing for increase in minimum wage 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z It said in addition to wage increases and pension bonuses, the removal of high income taxes and salary cap, improved welfare services and health conditions were among the protesters’ demands. Social media report protests by Iranian oil workers for higher wages 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Workers United has argued that Starbucks impeded the organizing campaign by firing dozens of union supporters and excluding unionized stores from recent wage increases and new benefits. Starbucks Union Strikes at Dozens of Stores as Talks Stall 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Those workers are planning to strike again the day before Christmas and in early January after rejecting the wage increase offered by Inditex until 2024. Inditex profit jumps as Zara owner lifts prices 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z But the government has ruled out inflation-linked wage increases, and rail bosses say big changes are needed to modernise the railway. Train strikes: Widespread delays expected as latest walkouts loom 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Union members have demanded higher wage increases to keep up with inflation. Elon Musk’s Latest Jab from the Right 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Her store in Columbia is open one hour later, but she had to offer wage increases to her workers. Shoppers, workers clash over post-pandemic expectations 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Starbucks has said that the firings reflect violations of company policies and that it is legally prohibited from granting new benefits and wage increases at unionized stores without bargaining over them first. Starbucks Union Strikes at Dozens of Stores as Talks Stall 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z In May, Mr. Schultz announced a package of wage increases and new benefits for hourly employees, like faster sick leave accrual, that would only apply to nonunion stores. Why Is Howard Schultz Taking This So Personally? 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z While the agreement included wage increases, schedule flexibility and an additional paid day off, several rail unions had rejected it because it lacked paid sick leave. Biden Devotes $36 Billion to Save Union Workers’ Pensions 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Negotiations took place Tuesday and some of Wednesday, but the sides remained far apart on issues including wage increases and remote-work policies. New York Times journalists, other workers on 24-hour strike 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Since the prior contract expired in March 2021, the two sides have been at odds over issues such as starting pay, wage increases, retirement and health care policies and remote work. New York Times faces first major walkout since 1970s 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Negotiations lasted for more than 12 hours into late Tuesday and continued Wednesday, but the sides remained far apart on issues including wage increases and remote-work policies. New York Times braces for 24-hour newsroom strike 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Starbucks has denied the accusations, saying it is legally prohibited from granting new benefits and wage increases to unionized workers without first negotiating over them. Why Is Howard Schultz Taking This So Personally? 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Negotiations lasted for more than 12 hours into late Tuesday and continued Wednesday, but the sides remained far apart on issues including wage increases and remote-work policies. New York Times braces for 24-hour newsroom strike 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Similarly, United pilots turned down an offer that included more than 14.5% cumulative wage increases and enhanced overtime and training pay. Pilots at rivals call Delta's pay offer a new 'benchmark' 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z “While rail workers won significant wage increases and other important gains today, it’s deeply disappointing that 43 senators sided with multibillion-dollar rail corporations to block desperately needed paid sick days,” Shuler said. After forcing rail deal, Biden works to smooth over labor relations 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell this week stressed that as long as inflation remains too high, Americans’ wage increases will not translate to a higher standard of living. U.S. adds 263,000 jobs in November, complicating the fight against inflation 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z He has thrown himself into providing new benefits and wage increases, but withheld them from employees in the union, which represents about 2 percent of the company’s U.S. work force of more than 250,000. Why Is Howard Schultz Taking This So Personally? 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z The faculty want Newsom and lawmakers to “reinvest in” California’s “flagship education institution” and draw from state coffers to pay for wage increases and other benefits. More than 1,000 UC faculty members urge Newsom, lawmakers to support striking academic workers 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “These wage increases are larger than the increase in inflation over the same period of time.” Biden Loves the Jobs Report, but the Fed Likely Does Not 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The latest minimum wage increase was calculated taking inflation into account, particularly price increases for basic goods, Lopez Obrador told reporters, playing down inflation concerns. Mexico to hike minimum wage by 20% in 2023, raising inflation worries 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Shortly before Thursday’s votes, President Joe Biden - who had urged Congress to intervene earlier this week - defended the contract that four of the unions had rejected, noting the wage increases it contains. Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Fifteen days into one of the largest academic strikes in history, thousands of workers in the University of California system on Tuesday reached a tentative agreement that delivers their highest wage increase to date. Some University of California workers reach tentative deal, but strike remains 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Since the pandemic, people who have left one job for a new one have been getting historically large wage increases. US job openings fell in October to still-high level 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The union representing the scholars and researchers hailed the deal as a major victory and said it would provide “substantial wage increases that address cost of living.” Some University of California striking workers reach deal 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Gabriela Siller, an economist at Banco BASE, pointed to three reasons why she believes the planned wage increase will pressure inflation further, even if some salary hike was already baked into inflation forecasts. Mexico to hike minimum wage by 20% in 2023, raising inflation worries 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z UC’s offers of wage increases don’t come close to meeting union demands but would make academic workers some of the highest paid among comparable public and private institutions, university officials say. Fears rise that UC strike could have long-lasting consequences on vaunted research, teaching 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Japan is the world’s third biggest economy but living costs are high and wage increases have been slow. Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z It said that counties had incentives to negotiate wage increases, including the option to agree to a “wage supplement” over the state minimum. 'We'll end up on the streets': L.A. caregivers for elderly, disabled push for higher pay 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z That kind of moderation would ease central bankers’ fears about wage growth and a subsequent wage-price spiral, which can occur when higher wages help send up prices, leading to more wage increases. The Week in Business: Shoppers Open Their Wallets 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z "One, this is a very sharp increase; two, it's not accompanied by gains in productivity; and three, we've had several years running with strong minimum wage increases," Siller said. Mexico to hike minimum wage by 20% in 2023, raising inflation worries 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Mark Harper said he "completely understands" why unions want inflation-linked wage increases but said "economic circumstances" prevented it. Pay rises can't match inflation, minister tells rail workers 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z The central bank has said it expects inflation to fall gradually in the coming months as long as higher costs of living do not translate into broad wage increases. Mapfre offers one-time 400-euro bonus to employees to offset inflation 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z In his view, high inflation is not entrenched in Europe and there are no second-round effects from wage increases, which have been well below inflation so far. Centeno wants ECB to send clear message of gentler rate hikes 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The triple lock - first introduced by the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition government in 2010 - guarantees that the state pension will rise each year by either inflation, average wage increases or 2.5%, whichever is the highest. State pension to rise by 10.1%, says Jeremy Hunt 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The five-member board pushed back in a statement last week, stating that the county has responded with steep wage increases in order to retain and attract personnel. 'Catastrophic staffing shortage': Northern California sheriff to suspend daytime patrols 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z After a decade of wage increases that failed to keep pace with inflation, the cost-of-living crisis has forced some government employees to turn to food banks. Britain’s vulnerable await PM’s spending plans with anxiety 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z On pay, for instance, graduate students — who serve as teaching assistants, tutors and readers — are demanding $54,000 annually, a wage increase that would more than double their average current pay of about $24,000. Nearly 48,000 UC graduate students poised to shut down many classes, labs and research with strike 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Many wiped away tears as an advocate relayed the news: The fund would make child care more affordable for hundreds of thousands of families, and workers would finally win the wage increases they’d long needed. In N.M. child-care funding win, providers nationwide see road map 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z The main trade unions are calling for wage increases, and the action led most trains and public urban traffic to be reduced to a minimum and 60% of flights to be canceled at Brussels airport. Strike against price hikes shuts down services in Greece 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z The main trade unions joined forces to call for wage increases as severe transport disruptions hit the country of 11.5 million inhabitants where inflation has reached its highest level since the mid-1970s. Belgian strike over cost of living hits traffic, companies 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z But in September, Harrell, now mayor, proposed limiting wage increases for human service workers to 4% for the upcoming budget and all future budgets in a decision his administration described as “particularly difficult.” Social service workers rally at Seattle City Hall over proposed budget cuts 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Asking small business owners to absorb a large, mandatory wage increase — especially in the wake of an industry-crushing pandemic — abandons eateries and their employees to “mob rule,” according to Graham. D.C. servers, restaurateurs battle over ‘tipped minimum’ initiative 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z “Workers we surveyed felt wage increases weren’t enough to offset inflation.” U.S. added 261,000 jobs in October, as labor market softens slightly 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Amitis Oskoui, a consultant who works mostly with nonprofits and philanthropies, has not had a wage increase since inflation began to noticeably eat away at her paycheck early this year. Workers Expect Fast Inflation Next Year. Could That Make It a Reality? 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Unions want Apple to guarantee wage increases that reflect inflation - which is tracking around 7% in Australia, more than double the central bank's target range - and weekends of two consecutive days rather than being split. Apple workers in Australia gear up for more strike action 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z The cap on wage increases would save the city almost $20 million over the next two years as it faces stagnating revenue. Social service workers rally at Seattle City Hall over proposed budget cuts 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Also Friday, government data showed wage increases for American workers were in line with expectations. Asian markets higher ahead of Fed rates decision 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Employers, however, do not see much scope for wage increases due to the rising costs of material and energy. Audi supports one-off staff payments over permanent wage hikes 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Ms. Oskoui, who moved to California from New York during the pandemic to be close to family, expects to receive a wage increase this year — perhaps 5 percent. Workers Expect Fast Inflation Next Year. Could That Make It a Reality? 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The unions say the headline-grabbing wage increase is really a pay cut when adjusted for inflation. For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Herbold said that providing anything less than an inflationary wage increase, which she views as a cut, would disproportionately affect women who fill the majority of social service positions. Social service workers rally at Seattle City Hall over proposed budget cuts 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Although Americans continued to see wage increases, their savings took a hit as families tried to keep up with decades-high inflation. U.S. economy grows in third quarter, reversing a six-month slump 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z But such payment could be a way to reach an agreement, Audi HR Director Xavier Ros said, adding that responding to rising consumer prices with significant wage increases would harm the economy in the long-term. Audi supports one-off staff payments over permanent wage hikes 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z At the hearing in Seattle that began Tuesday, union lawyers brought to the forefront the question after months of Starbucks announcing several extended benefits, such as wage increases and more tipping options, to nonunion employees. Starbucks expanded benefits to nonunion workers contested in Seattle hearing 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The ballot measures state that private hospitals and other covered employers cannot pay for the wage increases by reducing vacation or other benefits, cutting worker hours or laying off covered employees. Higher wages for workers at private hospitals? Voters in Duarte and Inglewood to decide 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z In May, the company announced wage increases and new benefits, like faster sick leave accrual, that would apply only to employees of nonunion stores or those not in the process of organizing. Starbucks Showdown in Boston Points to New Phase of Union Campaign 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Rachel Carlson, CEO for Guild Education, which also doesn’t reveal graduation rates, says the more relevant data is whether college classes help employees get promotions or wage increases. Companies lure hourly workers with college tuition perks 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z "What we have to discuss is the question of how sustainable such a significant wage increase is when we are talking about a temporary problem," Ros was quoted as saying by German weekly Automobilwoche. Audi supports one-off staff payments over permanent wage hikes 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z So far, six unions have ratified the tentative contract, which provides for significant wage increases, but sticking points remain over issues such as working conditions and time-off for sickness. Union Pacific confident of labor deal ratification; flags possibility of strike 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Hospital groups have argued that the wage increases are arbitrary and unfair because they single out only some health facilities. Higher wages for workers at private hospitals? Voters in Duarte and Inglewood to decide 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The labor board has issued a complaint against the company for withholding new benefits and wage increases from unionized employees. Starbucks Showdown in Boston Points to New Phase of Union Campaign 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The proposal includes a request for a wage increase of 8.4% for next year to counter rising inflation. Italian unions to start wage talks next week with Stellantis, Ferrari 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The latest figures for average wage increases are lower, at 5.4%. Pensions: What is the triple lock? 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Oil workers’ original call for wage increases to keep up with rising inflation has captured underlying concerns about the country’s economic inequalities and mounting bills for working families. Your Wednesday Briefing 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Another referendum effort targeting a wage increase in Long Beach was still having signatures tallied as of early October, according to the city clerk’s office. Higher wages for workers at private hospitals? Voters in Duarte and Inglewood to decide 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Workers might ask for bigger wage increases each year if they think that costs will steadily increase. The Fed, Staring Down Two Big Choices, Charts an Aggressive Path 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z “Prices go up, and workers quite reasonably start looking for wage increases to keep up with the cost of living,” Vigdor said. Compare Social Security benefits and inflation in WA 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z EY warned average annual inflation is still expected to outpace annual average wage increases until 2024, with household real incomes likely to decline over the next 12 months to the greatest extent since the 1970s. Pound moves higher in Asia trade after U-turns 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z And now some worry that as inflation becomes more entrenched it could lead to a wage-price spiral, a no-win feedback loop in which rising prices lead to wage increases that then reinforce inflation. The Week in Business: Prices Keep Climbing 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Airline workers in Spain and Germany went on strike recently, demanding wage increases to reflect the rising cost of living. French Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z "However, core inflation will stay elevated over the next few quarters, as imported inflation remains significant and a tight labour market supports strong wage increases," it added in its statement. Singapore tightens policy, door open for more action amid risks to outlook 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z That’s worrying, because it suggests that wage increases — a major cost for service providers — may be feeding into higher prices. Takeaways from another painful inflation report. 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The yen's rapid depreciation is still weighing heavily on business sentiment at companies and their wherewithal to consider wage increases that have been a key platform of Kishida's administration. Japan Inc strongly backs defence spending, many firms near limit on weak yen - Reuters poll 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Those wage increases have typically been passed on to pet owners in the form of higher prices. What spiking US veterinary prices reveal about inflation 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z But the wage increase was one percentage point less, and half the bonus, that CGT had demanded. French Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Under the deal, the unions agreed to an offer of a 6.5 percent wage increase next year and a €3,000 bonus, one of the most generous won by workers in Europe in recent years. France Tries to Contain Strikes That Have Left Gas Pumps Empty 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Union officials circulated a petition demanding that Amazon come to the bargaining table and that it give workers on Staten Island an immediate cost-of-living wage increase. Amazon Labor Union, With Renewed Momentum, Faces Next Test 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Fed officials would see an easing of wage increases as a good outcome if inflation slows, according to Steve Preston, the CEO of Goodwill Industries. Unemployment rate falls back to pre-pandemic levels even as job growth slows 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z They need additional investment, not a limit to wage increases as is proposed in the mayor’s budget. Human service nonprofits: Invest in this vital work 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z On Friday, two unions at TotalEnergies announced they had reached a deal for a 7 percent wage increase and a bonus. French Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z She said big wage increases are giving way to much smaller gains or attempts to improve work conditions outside of pay. Dallas Fed says inflation surge badly eroding many American's wage gains 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Harrell even added an amendment expressing the city’s intention to fund the full wage increase “in both periods of economic growth and in periods of economic hardship.” Harrell wants to overrule own vote on human services wages in Seattle 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Pressure comes off the labor markets pretty quickly, wage increases are lower and price increases are a lot lower, and this thing simmers down pretty quickly over the next couple years. Ex-Fed economist offers odds on avoiding a recession: ‘Less than 50-50’ 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Unions said they called the latest in a series of one-day strikes to demand that wage increases keep pace with inflation that is expected to peak at around 11% this month. UK train strikes and energy hikes add to a week of turmoil 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z Also tucked within the mayor’s budget is a proposal to cap wage increases for service providers that is drawing controversy amongst advocates and some council members. King County homelessness agency may see modest budget boost 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Thursday's real living wage increase is set to cost them another £30,000. How many Premier League clubs pay real living wage? 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The authority declined to comment on Harrell’s proposal to cap wage increases. Harrell wants to overrule own vote on human services wages in Seattle 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Starmer said there was now “belief in a Labour government” among an electorate that is coping with soaring energy bills that have helped push inflation up to 9.9% while workers get only modest wage increases. Labour conference starts with focus on ‘immoral’ tax cuts 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z More than 7,000 Providence Swedish health-care workers this week ratified a new contract that includes “historic” wage increases, bonuses and incentives and market adjustments for both nurses and service workers. Providence Swedish staffers ratify new contract with ‘historic’ raises 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z "Capitalist employers from the system's beginning to this present moment have striven mightily to oppose wage increases, improved job conditions, tax-based public services and all other mechanisms to improve living standards," Wolff explained. Unregulated capitalism makes you poor, miserable — and short: New study 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Mike Konczal, an economist at the Roosevelt Institute, noted that the economy is already slowing and that wage increases — a key driver of inflation — are levelling off and by some measures even declining a bit. Powell’s stark message: Inflation fight may cause recession 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z She proposed to pay for the full wage increases as mandated by the 2019 bill using some of the higher than anticipated revenues from the city’s JumpStart tax. Harrell wants to overrule own vote on human services wages in Seattle 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z It also includes more than 190 class-specific wage increases, according to the union. WA state employees likely to get $1k bonuses for COVID booster, raises 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z In addition to across-the-board wage increases, the contract includes market adjustments for nurses, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, emergency department technicians and other health-care staffers. Providence Swedish staffers ratify new contract with ‘historic’ raises 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z The proposal did not specify the adjustment percentage or which public servants and professions were being considered for wage increases. Brazil's economy minister Guedes says salaries can be increased 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Inflationary periods often yield labor strife, as workers and unions press for wage increases to keep up with rising prices, point fingers at “price-gouging” companies and, more than anything, rage at those in power. Inflation Remains Voters’ Top Concern. Can Republicans Keep Their Focus? 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Spokesperson Kelly Rider said many of the county’s human services programs are federally funded outside of the county’s control and often do not include inflationary wage increases in that pot of money. Harrell wants to overrule own vote on human services wages in Seattle 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z And with the lower-paid regional pilots winning such raises, the major airlines will have to offer correspondingly dramatic wage increases for mainline pilots to maintain some differential. Pilots at Alaska-owned Horizon Air win huge pay hikes in new contract 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The deal also includes the biggest wage increases for railroad workers in more than four decades. Biden scores deal on rail strike, but worker discontent emerges 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The government has been under intense pressure by public servants for a wage increase as inflation eroded their purchasing power in Latin America's largest economy. Brazil's economy minister Guedes says salaries can be increased 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z The deal includes a 24% wage increase and $5,000 bonuses, as well as changes to existing policies on time off which had been a crucial sticking point for workers. First US rail strike in 30 years averted with tentative deal - Biden 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Service providers have been asking officials for wage increases for years and say tying them to inflation is the bare minimum. Harrell wants to overrule own vote on human services wages in Seattle 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Hospital leaders called their wage demands unaffordable, noting that Allina and Fairview hospitals have posted operating losses and that the cost of such sharp wage increases would be passed along to patients. Thousands of striking nurses return to work in Minnesota 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The emergency board’s proposal included large wage increases, but did not address workers’ concerns with the carriers’ attendance policies, leading to the current negotiations. Biden scores deal on rail strike, but worker discontent emerges 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z In Ontario, the provincial government capped wage increases for most public sector employees in 2019, citing budget issues. ‘Disaster Mode’: Emergency Rooms Across Canada Close Amid Crisis 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The board did not propose significant changes to workplace concerns, noting that their proposed wage increases offset these concerns. As U.S. rail strike looms, White House aides scramble to avert crisis 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Last month, that board recommended a resolution with a cumulative raise of 24 percent from 2020 through 2024, including an immediate 14 percent wage increase covering the first three years. Strike Threat on Freight Railroads Is New Supply Chain Worry 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z In general, minimum wage increases translate to price increases. A new law could raise fast-food wages to $22 an hour — and opponents are trying to halt it 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z On Aug. 16, Seattle Children’s Hospital reached agreement with its nurses’ union that offered unprecedented wage increases. Ailing finances of Washington hospitals impact us all 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Pilots at national carriers are also pushing for big wage increases. Rising costs fuel worries about U.S. airlines' heavy debt loads 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z President Darryll J. Pines called the minimum wage increase “a significant multimillion-dollar investment in a key pillar of our strategic plan: to invest in people and communities.” University of Maryland raises minimum wage for student workers to $15 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z The relentless rise in consumer prices has forced the Fed to raise interest rates aggressively to try to slow hiring and wage increases and drive down inflation. EXPLAINER: 5 key takeaways from the August jobs report 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Such a drastic wage increase was never realistically on the table, and is impossible in the final version of the law. A new law could raise fast-food wages to $22 an hour — and opponents are trying to halt it 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z A weaker pace of hiring should help moderate wage increases and lift hopes that inflation pressures are starting to ease. Fed is hoping August hiring report will show slowdown 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z According to the liberal Economic Policy Institute, previously scheduled or inflation-tied minimum wage increases are set to take effect in 27 states and Washington, D.C. Thanks to inflation, many minimum-wage workers in line for a big raise 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z In addition, they will receive health insurance, pension plan contributions and annual wage increases, he said. Labor agreement reached on Maryland’s Purple Line construction 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Simultaneously, it tried to convert contract workers into full-time employees and to retain existing staffers though a minimum wage increase. Hospitals cut jobs and services as rising costs strain budgets 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Reich said Thornberg’s simulation assumes that a minimum wage increase of, say, 20% would indiscriminately increase a firm’s labor compensation costs by the same proportion. A new law could raise fast-food wages to $22 an hour — and opponents are trying to halt it 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Britain is facing a massive cost-of-living crisis, with wage increases failing to keep up with inflation, which last week stood at 10.1%. Garbage piles in Scotland raise health concerns amid strikes 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z The union was demanding better working conditions, wage increases and fully-paid holidays, among other things. Portuguese airport handling workers' strike cancels 90 flights 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z The labor board is seeking, among other things, that affected employees be made whole for the denial of benefits and wage increases. Starbucks Illegally Denied Raises to Union Members, Labor Board Says 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z What Powell saw a year ago: Data suggested “moderate” wage growth and “little evidence of wage increases that might threaten excessive inflation,” he said. Fed's Powell leaves kid gloves behind as he saddles up for Jackson Hole 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z This ensures that the state pension will always increase each year in line with either inflation, the average wage increase or 2.5%, whichever is the highest. What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Similar meetings with utility companies and railroad executives elicited promises for billions of dollars in new construction projects, while labor leaders agreed to withhold demands for wage increases and workers continued to labor. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The cost of living crisis is being driven by several factors, including soaring energy bills and inflation outstripping wage increases. Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak criticises Liz Truss' economic plans 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z The company unveiled wage increases as well, some of which had already been announced and which the company said would apply to all workers. Starbucks Illegally Denied Raises to Union Members, Labor Board Says 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z The cost-of-living crisis has been driven by a series of issues, including inflation outstripping wage increases and record energy bills due to a surge in wholesale gas prices. Cost of living: Help is coming, says Kwasi Kwarteng 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z CVS said its compensation was “very competitive” for pharmacists, and Walgreens cited “ongoing phased wage increases”; both chains have offered signing bonuses to recruit pharmacists. How Pharmacy Work Stopped Being So Great 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z GMB said the largest wage increases must go to the lowest paid. Cosla agrees to 5% pay offer for council workers 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Harley-Davidson Inc and union employees at the manufacturer's York, Pennsylvania, facility voted on Tuesday night to ratify a five-year contract agreement for wage increases and improved benefits for plant workers. GM restores quarterly dividend after more than two years 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Borges said that the reversion to the previous wage resulted from an inadvertent error and that unionized stores would get wage increases in September. Starbucks Illegally Denied Raises to Union Members, Labor Board Says 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Price told the media that his brother, who co-owned Gravity, sued him after the wage increase and implied it was retribution for reducing their profits. Social Media Was a C.E.O.’s Bullhorn, and How He Lured Women 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z The unions asked airlines to pledge to forgo buybacks until until “operational meltdowns are not the norm” and they reach new labor contracts — unions are seeking substantial wage increases. Unions push airlines to promise they’ll avoid stock buybacks 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z The head of the Association of American Railroads trade group, Ian Jefferies, said the recommended contract would deliver “the largest general wage increase in nearly 40 years.” Railroads back plan calling for 24% raises but workers wary 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z A portion of the wage increases and lump- sum payments would be retroactive, resulting in more than $11,000 on average in immediate payouts to employees. U.S. freight railroads say board wage recommendations will guide worker contract agreement 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Gasoline prices have fallen from their heights, but food, rent, used cars and other necessities have become far more expensive, beyond whatever wage increases most workers have received. US retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z In a morning show spot in 2021 revisiting the wage increase, Mr. Price told CBS said he was “way happier now.” Social Media Was a C.E.O.’s Bullhorn, and How He Lured Women 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Across the Tasman Sea, the Australian dollar fell as much as 0.5% after data showed Australian wage increases missed forecasts and lagged badly behind inflation. NZ dlr jumps after rate hike, hawkish stance; Aussie hit by jobs data miss 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Younes says public workers are demanding a small wage increase, better health care and a flexible transportation stipend to keep up with rising gasoline prices. Public sector strike cripples cash-strapped Lebanon 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Argentina’s poor typically don’t have jobs with automatic wage increases, and they certainly don’t have extra cash to buy U.S. dollars. Think 9% Inflation Is Bad? Try 90%. 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z The hospital coalition argues that the ordinance unfairly singles out some health facilities and not others for wage increases. Push to block L.A.'s healthcare wage hike has been misleading, union alleges 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z His message celebrating the sixth anniversary of the wage increase got 180,000 likes, and other media, including a piece in People, shared his story. Social Media Was a C.E.O.’s Bullhorn, and How He Lured Women 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Workers from across industries, including railway, airline and telecommunication, have staged strikes in recent months in Britain as wage increases lag the rise in the price of goods. Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers walk out over pay, UK union says 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Left-wing parties criticized the measures as too timid and too reliant on temporary bonuses instead of permanent wage increases. French lawmakers set to approve inflation relief package. 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z The wage increase will allow her to quit her second job and dedicate more time to becoming a registered nurse. More California cities are backing $25-an-hour minimum wages for these workers. Here's why 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z The lawsuit filed by hospital groups also contends that the L.A. measure improperly singled out only some health facilities for wage increases. Push to block L.A.'s healthcare wage hike has been misleading, union alleges 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z But those external pressures are now becoming embedded in the U.K. economy, with public- and private-sector workers demanding wage increases to prevent inflation from eroding their living standards. Bank of England likely to raise interest rates — maybe a lot 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z In unionized jobs, wage increases are typically negotiated by the union and determined by the government. Government workers feel inflation’s pinch as wages lag 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z He said wage increases were a priority for the union going into negotiations. Who’s to Blame for a Factory Shutdown: A Company, or California? 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Among its findings was that the wage increase would result in the loss of about 58 jobs, and it warned that the long-term effects of the measure could cause limited job growth. More California cities are backing $25-an-hour minimum wages for these workers. Here's why 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Inflation eats away at savings and hurts those on fixed incomes; it destabilizes household budgets and cancels out wage increases produced by the tight labor market. Opinion | Inflation, not recession, is still economic enemy No. 1 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z With inflation soaring, unions representing several professions are threatening strikes unless their wage increases keep pace. Are we set for a general strike? 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z |
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