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 …
Unionized But Impotent? Row Erupts Over Gig Workers’ Labor Proposal – The Guardian New York bill would give gig workers a path to unionize but at a steep price, opponents say, as the bill wouldn’t define them as employees. Concerns About …
Climate Activists Defeat Exxon In Push For Clean Energy – The New York Times Shareholders elected at least two of the four directors nominated by a coalition of investors that said the oil giant was not investing enough in cleaner …
Analysis: Blue Collar Director Vote Gives US Labor Another Crack At Amazon – Reuters Labor advocates are looking to the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, hoping for a chance to get a worker on the board of directors of the …
‘The Final Straw’: How The Pandemic Pushed Restaurant Workers Over The Edge – The Washington Post Turnover is a way of life; the average job tenure for hourly food service workers is less than two months, according to data compiled …
Why It’s Hard To Hire Right Now – The New York Times Experts weigh in on what’s really going on in the labor market — and what companies can do to attract workers. The Price Of Woke Corporate Politics – The …
The Alt-Labor Chronicles: America’s Worker Centers – The American Prospect The American Prospect presents a series of articles that diagrams the state-of-play for worker centers in the US. What Are Americans Making For Dinner? Reservations. – The Washington Post In states …
Labor Shortage Hits Small Businesses As Some Workers Stay Home – The Wall Street Journal Companies forgo investment and turn down contracts as they compete with jobless benefits and wage increases at larger firms. Major Businesses Hit New Bumps With …