As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …
The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …
The actions this week by two state attorneys general over the constitutionality of President Trump’s overseas business dealings have very little to do with the P&Ls of operators. But here’s why it matters to your business and employees–In the grand …
In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …
New Playbook For COVID-19 Protection Emerges After Year Of Study, Mishaps – The Wall Street Journal Scientists are settling on a road map that can help critical sectors of the economy safely conduct business, from meatpacking plants to financial services, despite …
Union Participation Rose Last Year, Even As Pandemic Wreaked Havoc On The Jobs Market – The Washington Post Despite historic job losses during the pandemic, the percentage of U.S. workers who are members of a union rose to 10.8 percent in …
Amazon Union Drive Takes Hold In Unlikely Place – The New York Times Workers at a warehouse in Bessemer, Ala., are to vote next month on whether to unionize, the largest and most viable effort of its kind involving the technology …
Corporate America Views Biden With Optimism And Skepticism – The New York Times Big business broke with Republicans in the final days of the Trump administration. That doesn’t mean executives are fully ready to embrace President Biden. If Corporate Diversity Works, …
Biden Executive Order Seeks Stronger Workplace Safety Guidance From OSHA – The Washington Post President Biden plans to sign an executive order Thursday to direct federal regulators to issue stronger guidance for workplaces operating in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, …
Companies Revisit Financial Forecasts Ahead Of Potential Tax Changes – The Wall Street Journal Higher tax rates, new incentives and penalties could impact business costs under the incoming Biden administration. Struggling Local Governments May Get Help From The Private Sector – …
Who’s Radical Now? The Case Of Minimum Wages – The New York Times Evidence has a well-known liberal bias. Biden Campaigned On Making Gig Workers Employees. Now He Has To Convince Democrats. – The Washington Post In Congress, labor advocates would …