"We're asking for wage increases that will help our members survive in Northern California given the cost of living, along with improvements in health care. We're seeking improvements in the pension plan for the first time in a decade, Safeway can afford it," said Jim Araby, UFCW Local 5 representative.
The average Luxembourger could work 480 fewer hours in a year to earn the average UK salary, equivalent to 64 working days of 7.5 hours.
High-end international restaurants and fast-food brands are entering the Irish market even as domestic restaurants struggle with a slowdown due to the cost-of-living crisis.
The words Get out of Mexico are still visible on one shop window as protestors violently kicked in the glass pane. In another clip, Kill a gringo is spray-painted on a wall in Mexico City.
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist, shocked political observers by winning the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York, emphasizing the crucial issue of living costs.
Right now, creatives across the UK are asking themselves a fundamental question: what if the best place to build a creative career isn't where everyone says it should be?
The Government's VAT take on energy bills has surged despite a temporary cut in the rate on residential electricity and gas accounts, highlighting the impact of spiking costs.
Even just for flights and hotels. The cost of living there is extremely high so we understand the demand on fans. That is difficult for us as well because we want to help and support as much as possible, even with our own families.