Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
A new Walmart bonus program could benefit hundreds of thousands of workers, but some investor groups argue that it is still not enough. New Walmart Bonus Program Image Credit: Shutterstock / Salivanchuk Semen Affordable US retail behemoth Walmart has announced a new annual bonus program that will make both full-time and part-time hourly workers eligible … Read more
Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports. Layoffs Across Industries Image Credit: Shutterstock / Skycolors With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going … Read more
An embattled negotiation between American Airlines and their flight attendants union could lead to a strike after the airline’s latest offer has fallen through. 17% Wage Hike Offer Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirsak Amid contract negotiations this week, major US airline American Airlines offered their flight attendants a 17% wage hike, which would be effective … Read more
Employment scams are skyrocketing in the US, according to a new report, and they will likely become more widespread in the future. Employment Scams on the Rise According to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center, an identity theft watchdog group, employment scams are on the rise thanks to the surging use of … Read more
A popular seafood chain has shut dozens of doors nationwide and filed for bankruptcy following some unwise promotional campaigns. Red Lobster’s Tough Times Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kateryna Onyshchuk Red Lobster is in for a rough ride. From Sea to Struggle Image Credit: Shutterstock / fizkes What was once the nation’s premier choice for seafood, … Read more
As more workplaces begin monitoring their workers, some employees are using modern strategies to “fake work” when their bosses can’t see them – including more than a dozen Wells Fargo workers. A Dozen People Fired Multinational banking and investment firm Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees last month, following internal investigations that found some … Read more
Union threats across Canada could mean big repercussions for U.S. citizens. Borderline Chaos Canadian border workers have just voted in favor of strike action, igniting fears of disruptions at the borders. Union Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of Strike Action The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) – the border workers union – announced Friday morning … Read more
While reasons like higher production costs are given, other sources blame “greed” for the mass layoffs. A Sad Summer The largest international seller of tractors and crop harvesters, John Deere, announced on Friday that it’s implementing another wave of staff layoffs. Over 600 people employed at three US-based John Deere plants were notified that, by the … Read more
Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle years of legal disputes in Massachusetts, resulting in a significant pay rise and benefits for their drivers. Big Win for Massachusetts Drivers Rideshare drivers working for Uber and Lyft in Massachusetts will now earn a minimum of $32.50 per hour, thanks to a settlement between the two companies … Read more
Many of us are looking for ways to supplement our income as the cost of living continues to rise. I’ve been turning side hustles into legitimate income sources since 2002, so I knwo that with a bit of hard work and some skill and dedication, there are plenty of side hustles that you can turn … Read more