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Intel’s SoftBank Lifeline: What It Means for Jobs And U.S. Chips
When news broke that SoftBank is investing $2 billion into Intel, many wondered: what does this mean for America’s most famous chipmaker—and more importantly,…
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Starbucks Announces 2% Raise for Salaried Employees
Starbucks has announced that all salaried employees across North America—including corporate headquarters staff, distribution workers, and store managers—will receive a uniform 2% pay raise…
Employment Law
California Unemployment Rises to 5.5% in July: What It Means
California’s unemployment rate inched up to 5.5% in July 2025, according to the Employment Development Department’s (EDD) latest report. While the state added a…
Employment Law
Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike: A Battle Over Wages, Rights
Canada’s largest airline is facing its biggest labor crisis in years. More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have taken to the picket lines,…
Employment Law
Trump Administration Eyes 10% Stake in Intel: Jobs Creation
The Trump Administration is reportedly in talks to take a 10% ownership stake in Intel, America’s largest chipmaker, by converting billions in federal Chips…
Employment Law
Young CEO Leads Red Lobster’s Comeback After Bankruptcy
From Bankruptcy to Renewal In May 2024, Red Lobster—one of America’s most recognizable casual dining brands—filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Operational missteps, such as…
Employment Law
Rising Food Prices, Lower Tips: The New Reality for Restaurant Workers
The Inflation Squeeze Inflation is reshaping the American dining experience—and not in ways that benefit workers. The cost of “food away from home” has…
Employment Law
U.S. & California Jobless Claims Decline: What It Means for Workers
The latest unemployment data shows encouraging signs for both the national and California job markets. Weekly jobless claims fell across the board, signaling low…
Employment Law
CA Approves 8.7% Workers’ Comp Rate Increase: What It Means
California’s Insurance Commissioner has approved an 8.7% increase in the state’s workers’ compensation advisory rate — the first such increase since 2015. This change,…
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