Here's how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election
Some red states approved ballot measures to raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick time to their workers.
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The Dow Jones soars over 1,500 points to record high after Trump wins the election
Wall Street, crypto investors, and shareholders in Trump Media are all cheering the election results.
Here's where voters approved a tax hike to help pay for child care
Voters approved tax hikes to help fund child care for low-income families in the Austin, Texas, and Sonoma County, Calif. A similar measure in St. Paul, Minn., failed.
Stressed at work over the election? 3 ways to minimize political tension on the job
Political disagreements have sent workplace incivility to an all-time high this year, costing employers some $2 billion per day in lost productivity. Here’s how to cut down on watercooler fights over today’s election – and its aftermath.
He sold his house. Now, he is struggling to find a home he can afford
It can be hard to get a foothold in today's tough housing market — even for folks who have been homeowners before.
Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike
Striking machinists voted to approve an agreement that will hike wages by 38%. The deal was endorsed by union leaders, who warned that Boeing’s next offer might be worse.
A new copyright rule lets McDonald's fix its own broken ice cream machines
What would a McDonald’s be without its temperamental McFlurry machines? We may be closer to finding out.
Citing the pandemic, TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy
The casual dining chain, which saw dozens of its U.S. restaurants close this year, said its financial woes stem from the coronavirus pandemic.
Employers added only 12,000 jobs in October. That seems bad -- but there's a catch
U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month — but the number was depressed by a machinists' strike at Boeing and Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 5 issues affecting workers
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart.