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business25 days ago•15 min saved

Amazon Lifts US Minimum Wage to $20, Adds Grocery Discounts and Banking Perks

Amazon has raised the minimum hourly wage for eligible full-time US operations workers to $20, bringing average total compensation above $32 per hour when benefits are included. The company simultaneously introduced a new 'Day 1 Financial' benefit, offering lifetime access to low-cost banking through First Tech Federal Credit Union. Additionally, all US employees will receive a grocery discount starting October 1, 2026, providing 10% off online purchases and 20% off in Whole Foods Market stores. These moves follow a recent government report highlighting a significant rise in Amazon workers relying on food assistance programs.

via New York Post|

#amazon #business #employee-benefits

business5 months ago•2 min saved

United Flight Attendants Secure Industry-Leading Pay and Protections in Five-Year Deal

United Flight Attendants ratified a five-year contract with an average 31% base pay increase this summer, plus boarding pay averaging 7–8%, and $741 million in retroactive pay. The 82% approval among nearly 30,000 AFA members, reached with mediation support, includes expanded job security, leave provisions (maternity, parental/adoption), higher per diem and premiums, and measures to reduce long unpaid sits. The deal was brokered through the National Mediation Board with mediator Michael Kelliher and positions United’s contract as industry-leading for flight attendants.

via Association of Flight Attendants-CWA|

#business #flight-attendants #labor-union

education6 months ago•3 min saved

LAUSD averts strike as SEIU Local 99 reaches tentative pact to keep schools open

LAUSD averted a strike by reaching a tentative contract with SEIU Local 99 (about 30,000 workers), keeping schools open on Tuesday. The deal includes a 24% wage increase, expanded health care benefits, longer work hours, prevention of layoffs for IT staff, and a prohibition on outsourcing, with SEIU Local 99 members needing to ratify. Earlier tentative deals with two other unions mean nearly 70,000 district employees are covered, and Mayor Bass helped push the negotiations.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#education #lausd #seiu-local-99

health8 months ago•1 min saved

NYC Nurses Strike Eases as Deal Reached with Mount Sinai and Montefiore

Nurses at Mount Sinai Health System and Montefiore Medical Center in New York City reached a tentative agreement to end their month-long strike, covering about 10,500 workers with roughly a 12% pay raise over three years, while the strike at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital continues.

via The New York Times|

#health #healthcare-workers #new-york-city

economy9 months ago•4 min saved

Michigan's 2026 Wage and Law Changes: What You Need to Know

Michigan's minimum wage will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 in 2024, with plans to reach $15 by 2027, while tipped workers' wages will also rise, amid ongoing legal and legislative debates that have shaped these changes. The increases aim to benefit low-wage workers but pose challenges for some businesses, especially in the restaurant industry.

via Bridge Michigan|

#economy #legislation #michigan

politics9 months ago•3 min saved

Michigan's Key Changes Coming January 1st: Wages, Laws, and Sports

Michigan's minimum wage will increase to $13.73 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2026, with further increases planned through 2027 and beyond, as part of the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, which also adjusts wages for tipped workers and minors, and ties future increases to inflation.

via MLive.com|

#inflation-adjustment #michigan #minimum-wage

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple States Set to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026

Oregon and Washington are set to increase their minimum wages in 2026, with Washington raising it to $17.13 an hour and Oregon adjusting based on inflation, both surpassing the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Experts note that while beneficial for low-income workers, these increases are unlikely to significantly impact overall affordability or wealth inequality, as only a small percentage of workers earn at or below the federal minimum.

via KATU|

#inflation #minimum-wage #oregon

economy9 months ago•1 min saved

Washington to Lead with Highest State Minimum Wage in 2026

Washington will have the highest state minimum wage in the U.S. at $17.13 in 2026, following a series of increases tied to inflation, with local cities like Seattle and Tukwila also setting high wage floors. The policy aims to support low-wage workers despite criticism about potential economic impacts.

via Axios|

#2026 #economy #minimum-wage

local-government-and-economy9 months ago•3 min saved

Nineteen States to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026, Benefiting Over 8 Million Workers

California's minimum wage will rise to $16.90 in 2026, with local jurisdictions like Los Angeles debating further increases, including a proposed $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers by 2028, amid ongoing industry and political debates.

via CalMatters|

#california #labor-laws #local-government-and-economy

world1 year ago•3 min saved

U of M Teamsters Strike Ends, Farm Aid Concert Secured

The University of Minnesota and its 1,400 service workers, represented by the Teamsters, reached a deal ending a strike that threatened the upcoming Farm Aid concert, with the union securing a 3.5% wage increase, allowing the concert to proceed as planned on September 20. The strike involved issues over wages and contract negotiations, and the resolution was aided by late involvement from Governor Tim Walz. The event celebrates its 40th anniversary and continues to support farmers in crisis.

via Star Tribune|

#farm-aid-concert #strike #teamsters

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Boeing Defense Workers Launch Second Strike in a Year

Thousands of Boeing workers at three manufacturing plants went on strike after rejecting a proposed four-year labor agreement that included a 20% wage increase, citing dissatisfaction with the offer and ongoing company struggles following recent plane crashes and financial losses.

via KOMO|

#boeing #labor-agreement #strike

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Boeing Defense Workers Launch Second Strike in a Year

Over 3,200 Boeing defense workers went on strike after rejecting a contract offer that included a 20% wage increase, a $5,000 bonus, and other benefits, citing the need for a contract that better reflects their skills and contributions.

via CNBC|

#boeing #business #contract-rejection

world1 year ago•1 min saved

United Airlines Flight Attendants Reject Contract with 26% Immediate Raises

United Airlines flight attendants rejected a proposed contract that included immediate raises of at least 26%, citing it did not sufficiently address their years of sacrifice and the need for better quality-of-life improvements, signaling ongoing labor disputes.

via CNBC|

#flight-attendants #labor-contract #union

local-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Philadelphia city workers' strike ends with new deal

Philadelphia city workers and the city reached a tentative agreement ending a strike that halted trash collection, with a 9% wage increase over three years, though union leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the deal. The contract awaits union approval, and city officials plan to discuss the implementation of trash pickup resumption.

via WHYY|

#local-news #philadelphia #strike

economy1 year ago•1 min saved

21 States Set to Raise Minimum Wage Next Year

On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage will increase in 21 U.S. states, with Illinois, Delaware, and Rhode Island reaching $15 per hour for the first time. California and New Jersey will exceed $17 per hour for some healthcare workers. Many states are linking wage hikes to the Consumer Price Index to keep up with inflation, while seven states will not raise their minimum wages in 2025. California's recent $20 minimum wage law did not lead to significant price hikes or job losses, suggesting a shift in perceptions about wage increases.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#cost-of-living #economy #inflation