Eaze Technologies and union negotiators announced on Wednesday they have reached a settlement to avoid a work stoppage across California on April 20, the marijuana industry’s busiest retail day of the year. Threat of Strike Nearly 600 workers threatened to strike after ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions. Eaze Company Background Workers from 11 […]
Author: Joe Lysikatos
Middle Class Betrayed as Congress Favors Rich with Tax Cuts
Congress has passed a slew of tax breaks for the wealthy worth almost $300 billion under the guise of helping the average American. Investigating Secure 2.0 Politico’s latest investigation charts the course of a 2022 bill called the Secure 2.0 Retirement Savings Act and how it has expanded into the behemoth it is now. The […]
Parents to Pocket $600+ Monthly with New Childcare Rules
In a development that a lot of parents across the nation may be happy about, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new measures aiming to reduce the burden of childcare costs for working families, with extra support for early educators. Here’s the full story. HHS Finalizes Rule for Child Care & Development Block Grant The […]
Soaring Growth for Florida’s Economy Expected in 2024
A new forecast from UCF economist Sean Snaith – the director of UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting – has explored the future financial prospects of the sunshine state, and it seems as though things may be taking off. Florida’s Economic Outlook As we move into the winter of 2024, Snaith predicts that Florida’s economy will […]
Massive Store Closures Hit U.S. Brands as Retail Struggles
Stores across the U.S. are closing at unprecedented levels, according to new research from advisory firm Coresight Research. Read on for more information about the impact this could have on you and your communities. Store Closures Sweep Across the U.S. Last year, U.S. retailers shut stores across the country. Impact on Various Sectors From clothing […]
Americans Continue to Struggle Through High Rent Costs
Fresh reports reveal that Joe Biden is in an intense struggle behind closed doors, grappling with the housing crisis and finding ways to solve it. Here’s the full story. Biden’s Battle The issue of skyrocketing rent prices has become a significant concern for President Joe Biden, who is worried about its impact on the economy […]
Chicago Public Schools Target Fair Funding by 2025 Despite Budget Crisis
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is getting ready to plan out the 2025 school budget, and it looks like the district will be working hard to focus on your child’s education rather than making controversial budget cuts. Here’s the full story. Planning Ahead CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova laid out their […]
Will the 4-Day Work Week Become a Reality?
Senator Bernie Sanders is pushing ahead with legislation to introduce a four-day working week to the Senate, a hot-topic issue that many Democrats have been rooting for for a while. Here’s the full story. Sanders Sparks Debate Sanders’s bill will reportedly establish a standard 32-hour work week, a 4-day week for many, with no reduction […]
California Workers Demand $20 Statewide Minimum Wage in Advocacy Push
Following the historic regulation recently imposed in California, which granted a $20 minimum wage for all fast food workers, advocate groups are now pushing for further wage increases – this time targeting all of California’s working residents. Extending California’s $20 Minimum Wage Wage advocate group One Fair Wage is pushing lawmakers to extend California’s new […]
Chocolate Lovers Beware: Climate Change Threatens Your Favorite Treat
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you might have noticed a changing trend in the world of chocolate. Higher prices and smaller candy bars are becoming the norm – and unfortunately it’s not going to stop there, as a recent report reveals there’s a lot of change coming in the future. Let’s see what’s going […]