#benefits

#benefits

"We are seeking improvements in the pension plan for the first time in over a decade," Jim Araby of UFCW Local 5 told KGO-TV. "We know Safeway can afford it. In 2023, Safeway paid a dividend to their shareholders of $4 billion. This year, they reported $80 billion in revenue and nearly $1 billion in net profit."

Executive-level IT positions in large enterprises are paid 13 percent more than in smaller firms, while mid-managers and staff earn around $5,119 more at large firms.

Rose Jones, a young carer, faced a repayment demand of 2,145 from the DWP after being misinformed about her earnings under the Kickstart scheme. Despite her role as a carer for her disabled mother since age eight, she felt abandoned and overwhelmed by the situation, especially after receiving conflicting advice from her jobcentre work coach. Guardian readers responded to her plight, funding over 3,000 through a crowdfunding campaign to alleviate her financial burden.

Credit cards offer benefits beyond standard perks like cash back or points, such as valuable consumer protections and travel insurance that many cardholders overlook.

Social tariffs are a lifeline for those on benefits, providing essential broadband and phone services at reduced rates, yet millions are still unaware of their existence.

The New Phoblographer membership now provides an ad-free experience on the website, focusing on delivering better benefits while supporting our staff and producing original articles.