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 …
Why CEOs Are Split On Trumponomics – Bloomberg While opinions on the administration’s approach toward tariffs vary even more widely, CEOs generally welcome Trump’s emphasis on a fairer international trading system. Silicon Valley Is Building A Chinese-Style Social Credit …
The Big New Plan To Save Unions Endorsed By Bernie Sanders And Pete Buttigieg, Explained – Vox Labor’s wish list, that has been embraced by many Democratic Presidential candidates, would dramatically reshape employment law in the U.S. Starbucks Supplier …
Job Training Can Change Lives. See How San Antonio Does It. – The New York Times The San Antonio-based Project Quest is earning unparalleled results. Low Wages, Sexual Harassment And Unreliable Tips. This Is Life In America’s Booming Service …
Connecticut’s Rest-Stop McDonald’s Are New ‘Fight For $15’ Target – Bloomberg The union behind the “Fight For $15” campaign that successfully raised the floor for low-wage work in much of the U.S. has a new target: Highway rest stops, where …
Corporate Panic About Capitalism Could Be A Turning Point – The Washington Post Business leaders seem to recognize the crisis: The system isn’t delivering. Companies Might Be Smarter With Workers In The Boardroom – Bloomberg Senator Elizabeth Warren and …
The US Labor Shortage, Explained – Vox Vox takes a crack at breaking down some of the dynamics that are contributing to the ongoing labor shortage. How The Bar Industry Plans To Deal With Harassment In The Workplace – …
State Of The Unions – The New Yorker The New Yorker provides an in-depth review of Steve Greenhouse’s new book on the labor movement. If Restaurant Servers Get A Minimum-Wage Hike, Should You Still Tip 20 Percent? – The …