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 …
A Crisis For Walmart’s Disabled Workers, And A PR Crisis For The Retail Giant – The Washington Post Disability rights lawyers said that, from a legal standpoint, Walmart has the right to change an employee’s job description at any time. …
Let’s Fight For Universal Childcare – The Washington Post In a special column to The Washington Post, Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s recent proposal for universal child care is lauded for its positive economic impacts. Some States, Flush With Cash, Are Sending …
How To Rebuild The Labor Movement, State By State – The American Prospect The progressive magazine, The American Prospect, calls for a coordinated state and local government affairs program to rewrite the laws around labor organizing. The Biggest Winners Of …
How The Upper Middle Class Is Really Doing – The New York Times Have upper-middle-class Americans been winners in the modern economy – or victims? That question has been the subject of a debate recently among economists, writers and others. …
Labor’s Hard Choice In Amazon Age: Play Along Or Get Tough – The New York Times Amazon’s decision not to locate a headquarters in New York City underscores problems the labor movement faces in the age of Amazon. Workism Is …
Don’t Fight The Robots. Tax Them. – The New York Times Many companies invest in automation because the tax code encourages it, not because robots are more productive. At This Fast-Food Drive-Through, The Person Taking Your Order Might Not Be …
The $15 Minimum Wage Doesn’t Just Improve Lives, It Saves Them – The New York Times Magazine The New York Times Magazine examines the positive, widespread impacts of providing a living wage. State Of Working America – Wages 2018 – The …