Contract Wage Increases

Raising the minimum wage is the key to the White House for Kamala Harris

While it might have made for a decent photo-op, Donald Trump’s visit to McDonald's highlights a glaring weakness that the Harris campaign should exploit: his stance on the minimum wage.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

U.K. to lift minimum wage to $15.84 an hour. Here’s how it compares to the U.S.

The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer confirmed the government will lift the U.K.’s national minimum wage by 6.7% in April 2025 to hourly rates of £12.21 ($15.84)

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

How the Budget will affect you and your money

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

Japan's rising minimum wage likely to push up inflation, BOJ says

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Unions Defy Their Leadership With More 'No' Votes on Contracts

Fed up with inflation and seizing a moment of labor power, workers at Boeing, AT&T and Southwest reject deals negotiated by union bosses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

SAG-AFTRA To Resume Video Game Contract Negotiations

Three months after going on strike over concerns over video games' AI voice work, SAG-AFTRA is heading back to the negotiating table with the companies that signed on to the Interactive Media ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Luis Suárez confirms Inter Miami contract talks

Luis Suárez confirmed on Friday he is currently engaged in contract negotiations with Inter Miami over a possible extension.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

5 Provisions in China’s Panda Contracts With U.S. Zoos

Normally confidential contracts show that U.S. zoos are accepting increasingly strict terms governing panda cams and public statements.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS

Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Former Wild Defenseman Released From KHL Contract

The former Wild defender was just released from his contract in the KHL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Van Dijk confirms Liverpool contract talks

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said he has "no idea" if he will remain at the club next season.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Why Moody's contract extension is a win for Warriors

Moses Moody's contract extension with the Golden State Warriors could be a short- and long-term win for the organization.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Sources: Grizz, Jackson to revisit contract talks

Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies will wait until the next offseason to discuss an extension, sources told ESPN. Jackson, who has two years left on his contract, was Defensive Player of ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

What a new labor contract could mean for Boeing

About 33,000 striking Boeing workers were voting Wednesday on whether to ratify a new contract with the embattled aircraft manufacturing giant. The four-year deal comes with a 35% pay hike, as well ...

Boeing factory workers reject latest contract offer

Vote deals blow to new chief executive’s plan to stabilise business

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Boeing Machinists Reject Contract, Extending Strike

The machinists’ union members voted against a new labor deal and will the extend six-week strike.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Eye Opener: Boeing workers reject contract offer

Boeing workers have rejected another contract offer, extending their strike. Meanwhile, the White House confirms that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. All that and ...

Rangers, Alexis Lafreniere agree to contract extension

The Rangers and Alexis Lafreniere agreed to terms on a contract extension, New York announced Friday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Fillier Signs With Gatorade While Awaiting PWHL Contract

Sarah Fillier has signed an endorsement deal with Gatorade Canada to represent the brand as an athlete. She is still waiting, however, to sign her first PWHL contract.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Senegal energy contracts review leaves investors uncertain

Audit threatens African nation’s hard-won reputation as reliable place to do business, critics warn

World - Financial Times - October 27

Robinhood launches contracts to wager on presidential election

The trading platform is the latest to offering investors the option to bet on outcome of the November 5 presidential election.

Robinhood to offer trading contracts based on presidential race

Digital trading platform Robinhood will allow customers to place bets on the outcome of the presidential race through event-specific trading contracts. The new product will let customers pick ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Warriors exercise Podziemski's third-year contract option

The Warriors have exercised the third-year contract option on guard Brandin Podziemski, the team announced Wednesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Sources: Yankees ace Cole opts out of contract

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract, leaving the team with the ability to ensure he remains in New York by adding an additional year at $36 million to the four years and $144 million ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Is Luke Kornet on one of the NBA's best value contracts?

For a team with big money committed to its stars, having a serviceable center like Luke Kornet on a bargain contract is very valuable for Celtics, writes Chris Forsberg.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 22 hours ago

Boeing Strikers Vote On Contract That Could End Strike

The union supports a pay and retirement proposal that could put factory workers back to work after seven weeks off the job.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Boeing workers voting on new union contract

Boeing workers are voting on a new union contract Monday that does not include the pension benefits that thousands sought during negotiations. Cody Martin, a Boeing union worker, joins CBS News ...

Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike

About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer had been on strike for nearly two months, having rejected two earlier contract offers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

China shows increasing signs of deflation as stimulus skepticism grows

World - Yahoo News - October 13

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

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World - Financial Times - October 15

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