A Tale of Two Economies: Greek Banks Thrive While Workers Struggle
The 2025 fiscal year was exceptionally profitable for Greece’s systemic banks, with combined net earnings surpassing €4.6 billion.…
National migrant worker scheme uncovers ‘shocking’ exploitation in first year of operation
Migrant worker Viviana thought she had no choice but to work for a woman who refused to pay…
NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage
A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in…
NYC’s minimum wage could hit $30 under new proposed law
The New York City Council is set to propose a record-breaking $30-per-hour minimum wage bill on Tuesday, which…
AI job disruption may be compounded because nearly 75% don’t apply for unemployment benefits
As consensus grows in Silicon Valley and Wall Street about the incoming artificial intelligence “job apocalypse,” there are…
Silicon Valley is richer than ever. Fewer residents are sharing in it. – The Mercury News
Khang Phan rents a four-bedroom home in San Jose with his wife, their toddler, and his parents. For…
Could San Antonio’s hospitality workers get a raise? Maybe.
Two major downtown hotels will start paying wages well above the median for San Antonio’s hospitality workers. Could…
Nearly 80% of Houstonians worry about the cost of living outpacing wages, survey finds – Houston Public Media
Daisy Espinoza / Houston Public Media Clouds hang over the Houston skyline on Jan. 23, 2024. Nearly 80%…
Instacart’s new NYC fee teaches the meddling left a much-needed economics lesson
When New York City’s new minimum-wage rules for grocery delivery workers kicked in last week, they immediately hit…
Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026
“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between…