Federal workers face hurdles in unemployment claims amid government shutdown
For more than two weeks now during the government shutdown, Imelda Avila-Thomas has been trying in vain to…
Argentina votes in midterm elections set to test President Milei’s mandate
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — On the northern bank of Argentina’s Riachuelo River, luxury car dealerships report sales…
Planned 5-day strike at Kaiser Permanente facilities ends, further talks planned
SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A planned five-day strike by thousands of registered nurses and other…
Mongolian PM ousted after 4 months
BEIJING (AP) — Mongolia ’s parliament has voted to oust the prime minister in an unusually public power…
Career experts say asking for a raise still is OK in a tough economy
NEW YORK (AP) — With the U.S. experiencing a significant hiring slowdown, it’s a daunting time to be…
Shutdown delays Social Security cost-of-living announcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment…
31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses strike for better wages and staffing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers went…
California Uber and Lyft drivers get union rights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to…
4 key decisions for early retirement
I was chatting with a friend the other day about his retirement — possibly an early one. At…
Strike by 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants declared illegal
TORONTO (AP) — The Canada Industrial Relations Board declared a strike by 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants illegal…