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Jan 02 2024
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Big Macs could cost $15 thanks to minimum wage hikes: analyst
The decision by states in half the country to hike their minimum wage could send the price of fast-food staples like a McDonald’s Big Mac soaring to $15 in those states, according to an economic analyst.
Brandon Arnold, executive vice president of the fiscally conservative think tank the National Taxpayers Union, pointed to California’s decision to mandate that employees at fast food
New York Post (News)Jan 01 2024
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Minimum wage goes up in New Jersey and Delaware for 2024, but no change in Pennsylvania
Minimum wage goes up in New Jersey and Delaware for 2024, but no change in Pennsylvania Minimum wage goes up in New Jersey and Delaware for 2024, but no change in Pennsylvania Minimum wage goes up in New Jersey and Delaware for 2024, but no change in Pennsylvania Minimum wage goes up in New Jersey and Delaware for 2024, but no change in Pennsylvania Minimum wage goes up in New Jersey and
ABC 6 WPVINov 07 2023
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Starbucks raising wages at least 3% starting Jan. 1
Starbucks announced Monday that it is raising wages for its workers at least 3% starting next year as part of an expanded benefits package the company is hailing as being "well beyond the industry average."
The coffee giant said "Effective January 1, eligible U.S. retail hourly partners will see an incremental pay increase come to life, with at least a 3% increase and differentiated
Fox BusinessJan 09 2024
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Phoenix passes ordinance promising fair wages for construction workers on city-funded projects
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — The Phoenix City Council approved on Tuesday a new ordinance supporters say makes sure construction workers get a fair wage. The prevailing wage ordinance that was passed gives the workers a basic hourly rate based on their trade, but it’s only for construction employees working on city-funded projections. Supporters say it’s a tool to make sure there are level wage
Arizona's FamilyJan 09 2024
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Phoenix passes prevailing wage rule again, inviting lawsuits from business community
Third time's the charm, Phoenix City Council is hoping. The elected body voted once again to set wage standards for workers on city-funded construction projects, despite existing and looming legal challenges. The ordinance, called a prevailing wage, guarantees workers be paid similar rates to others who do comparable work in the area. Supporters say it helps level the playing field by
AZ CentralApr 28 2024
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Lakeville school teachers vote to authorize strike, plan Tuesday rally
Union leaders said a rally is planned for Tuesday, April 30 at 5:45 p.m. outside the district office, ahead of a scheduled school board meeting. According to a press release from the union, members voted Thursday and Friday. When the final votes were counted on Friday night, 99% were in favor of striking. “Lakeville teachers are standing strong together for what they need – fair wages,
KARE11Feb 02 2024
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January Jobs Shocker: Payrolls Explode By 353K, Double The Expected And Higher Than All Estimate As Wages Surge
January Jobs Shocker: Payrolls Explode By 353K, Double The Expected And Higher Than All Estimate As Wages Surge Well, we did warn readers that anyone hoping for a negative print in an election year would be disappointed, and moments ago the BLS proved us right. With Wall Street expecting a continued declines in the pace of monthly growth, and consensus looking for a decline from last month's
ZeroHedgeNov 02 2023
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Not only will Uber and Lyft pay $328 million to settle a wage theft suit, they are establishing a New York minimum wage and paid sick leave
Uber and Lyft will pay drivers in New York a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims and have agreed to establish a minimum wage and paid sick leave for drivers across the state, Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday. The settlements resolve allegations that the popular riding-hailing companies improperly charged drivers sales taxes and other fees when those costs should
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