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LIRR deal yields raises but stalls work-rule reforms
local3 days ago

LIRR deal yields raises but stalls work-rule reforms

A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended with a 4.5% raise (spaced over 14.5 months) plus a $3,000 lump sum and a move to electronic payroll, but the MTA did not secure reforms to costly work rules like double pay for engineers. Full contract terms remain undisclosed, and ratification by the five unions and the MTA board is still required. Budget flexibility suggests fare increases will stay within the usual biannual 4%, rather than a larger hike.

United flight attendants approve five-year deal with 31% pay bump
business14 days ago

United flight attendants approve five-year deal with 31% pay bump

United Airlines flight attendants ratified a five-year labor contract that includes an average 31% increase to base pay by August, $741 million in back pay, boarding pay, sit-pay during disruptions, and other quality‑of‑life improvements. The roughly 30,000 attendants approved the pact 82% to win, marking the last major post‑Covid carrier to settle with its union after a prior rejection.

world24 days ago

Ukraine Sets June Start for Major Military Reform and Pay Boosts

President Zelensky announced a June start for a major reform of Ukraine’s armed forces, focusing on pay increases tied to duty and effectiveness, expanded contract service, and clearer personnel management. The plan sets a minimum 30,000 hryvnias for rear positions with higher compensation for combat roles, and introduces special frontline infantry contracts worth 250,000–400,000 hryvnias depending on tasks. The reform aims to strengthen the contract-based system, clarify service terms, and allow some mobilized personnel to leave service on defined timelines, with a detailed steps and a June payment schedule to be released next week.

Fuqua’s reshoot windfall: MJ biopic boosts director’s upfront to $25M
entertainmentfilm-news1 month ago

Fuqua’s reshoot windfall: MJ biopic boosts director’s upfront to $25M

Antoine Fuqua reportedly more than doubled his upfront pay for the Michael Jackson biopic, rising from $10 million to about $25 million after agreeing to 22 days of reshoots to remove references to sexual-abuse allegations. Bloomberg and THR say the reshoots were advances against royalties within the film’s $150 million budget, delaying other projects for Fuqua and producer Graham King and ultimately yielding a sizable immediate payday despite a difficult creative process.

Bengals Boost Hendrickson's Contract to $30M for 2025
sports9 months ago

Bengals Boost Hendrickson's Contract to $30M for 2025

Trey Hendrickson, a star pass rusher for the Cincinnati Bengals, received a $14 million raise for the 2025 season, boosting his salary to $30 million after holding out for a new deal. The contract adjustment comes amid his best NFL season, where he led the league with 17.5 sacks and earned multiple accolades. The deal is a short-term compromise as Hendrickson aims for a long-term contract, and he remains scheduled to become a free agent in 2026.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Awarded 400% Pay Increase for 2025 Season
sports11 months ago

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Awarded 400% Pay Increase for 2025 Season

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders received a 400% pay increase, marking a significant improvement in their compensation, though they still face issues like lack of health insurance and the need for additional jobs. The raise is a notable milestone in the historically low-paying industry of cheerleading, especially for a high-profile team like the Cowboys.