In Houston, more than 5,000 janitors are immigrants from El Salvador, which is roughly 10% of the janitorial workforce. Yet they are less than 3% of working people in the city.
Immigrants from El Salvador clustered in major cities often work demanding, low-paying jobs that are hard to fill — like janitors.
(The Center Square) – A tentative agreement between the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers Guild has been submitted to the city council with retroactive wage increases that make Seattle police officers among the most competitively paid in the state. If the agreement is approved by the city council, Seattle police officers will see wage increases of 1.3% retroactive to 2021, 6.4% retroactive to 2022, and 15.3% retroactive to 2023. These wage increases are the first...
The city of Chattanooga's upcoming budget will not include a tax increase, the City Council was told Tuesday.
People living in the capital are currently paying £471 towards the Mayoral General Precept, which is an additional charge added to council tax bills to 'support the Mayor's activities'.
The different Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards have started the review of existing minimum wage rates in their respective regions, according to Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma.
There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sick leave
There will be changes for anyone who claims benefits includingPIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sick leave
There continue to be questions over the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) on certain construction projects in Mahoning County.
This year’s holiday pay packages are likely to be a disappointment for people earning more than the modal salary, but those on low incomes will get more than last year, according to calculations by salary processor ADP. Holiday pay is traditionally paid out in May, but the amount changes every year along with shifts in income tax and tax discounts that depend on the individual’s own situation. This year, people on the modal salary of €3,395 per month will take home €19
Public opinion about EV crash safety often hinges on a few high-profile fire incidents. Those safety concerns are arguably misplaced, and the actual safety of EVs is more nuanced. I’ve researched vehicle safety for more than two decades, focusing on the biomechanics of impact injuries in motor vehicle crashes. Here’s my take on how well the current crop of EVs protects people: The burning question EVs and internal combustion vehicles undergo the same crash-testing procedures to evaluate...
The board of grocery technology business Ocado will face a question about staff pay inequality at their annual general meeting on Monday.