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Video shows group with gas cans before fire guts $13.8M mansion

More Canadians will be leaving the workforce than entering it as the senior population grows

This could lead to higher wages for employees [ more ]

Toronto

Former GTA hockey coach sentenced to nearly five years in prison for sexual offences against 15-year-old girl

More Canadians will be leaving the workforce than entering it as the senior population grows in Canada.

This will worsen labour shortages and potentially lead to higher wages. [ more ]

Toronto

Driver charged in Etobicoke collision that left pedestrian dead

More Canadians will leave the workforce than enter it in the coming decades as the senior population grows.

This will worsen labor shortages and potentially lead to higher wages. [ more ]

Toronto

Police officer pleads guilty to discreditable conduct after 'unwanted' contact with domestic violence victim

Canada's senior population is growing, leading to a decrease in the number of Canadians entering the workforce.

This will cause labor shortages and potentially lead to higher wages for employees. [ more ]

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Toronto

Arrest warrant issued for 'crypto king' associate who claims he fled to Dubai

Canada's senior population is growing, leading to a potential labor shortage

The labor shortage could result in higher wages for employees [ more ]

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3 days ago

Business

Opinion | If It Bleeds It Leads, Inflation Edition

Wages for lower-paid workers have risen substantially faster than wages for the highly paid during the pandemic, contrary to popular belief. [ more ]

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Business

US employers add a solid 199,000 jobs and unemployment falls, signaling a still-sturdy labor market

The US job market remains strong, with 199,000 jobs added in November and a decrease in the unemployment rate from 3.9% to 3.7%.

Hiring has slowed down compared to last year, but wages are still growing at a healthy pace of 4%. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Business

U.S. Job Growth Holds Up as Economy Gradually Cools

The U.S. economy added 199,000 jobs in November, indicating there is still strength in the labor market despite a slight slowdown

Wages increased by 0.4% over the month and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% [ more ]

www.ocregister.com

4 days ago

California

Bay Area raises top Southern California wage hikes for 1st time in 3-plus years

Bay Area pay raises outpaced Southern California for the first time since 2020. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

1 week ago

Medicine

Silicon Valley deluged by health care workers' labor fights - San Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley's healthcare workers are protesting for higher wages and better working conditions amidst labor disputes. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Warning British rents could surge by 13 per cent over next three years

Rents in the UK may surge by 13% in the next three years

Rent levels have been influenced by the pandemic and rising wages. [ more ]

BBC Sport

English Premier League

Premier League clubs' 1bn losses in 11 charts

Understanding football finances is crucial for fans amidst Premier League charges and points deductions.

Revenue sources for clubs mainly come from matchday, broadcast, and commercial/sponsorship. [ more ]

WIRED

Artificial intelligence

Regulators Need AI Expertise. They Can't Afford It

ChatGPT sparked an AI race among companies and governments.

Regulators struggle to hire AI experts due to lower wages compared to industry standards. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

AI leading to job growth, not cuts, ECB report concludes

Concerns over AI taking jobs may be unfounded, as high-skilled jobs in AI-impacted fields may actually grow.

Low-skilled jobs in Europe may also be safe from AI disruption.

The impact of AI on wages is unclear, but there are suggestions of neutral to slightly negative impacts. [ more ]

Boston.com

Education

Boston University graduate students overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike

Graduate workers at Boston University vote to authorize a strike due to failed negotiations.

Demands include increased wages, dental insurance, and workload protections. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 months ago

Dining

30 Chefs Open Up About Tipping, Gen Z Cooks and You the Customer

Chefs' candid opinions on running a restaurant today

Challenges and changes in the restaurant industry [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Berlin

Why hundred of flights have been cancelled in Germany

Travelers stranded in Germany due to airport staff strikes.

Unions in Germany demanding higher wages and better working conditions. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada's economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment declines to 5.7% | CBC News

Canadian economy added 37,000 jobs in January, with unemployment falling to 5.7%.

Increase in part-time work drove the job growth, while wages rose 5.3% from a year ago. [ more ]

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No Frills workers at 17 Ontario stores ratify deal with wage gains, full-time jobs | CBC News

Workers at 17 No Frills stores in Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement.

Wages will rise between $3.20 and $4.50 an hour over the duration of the agreement.

The agreement also includes new benefits for part-time workers and creates 30 new full-time positions within a year. [ more ]

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Arsenal

Arsenal defender rejected transfer approach in January due to one concern

Cedric Soares held talks with Benfica over a potential transfer in January, but concerns about wages prevented a deal from happening.

Soares may have a preference for moving to clubs in Turkey, but it is unclear where his long-term future lies. [ more ]

City & State NY

NYC politics

NYC lifeguards to get another raise, retention bonus

New York City is increasing pay for lifeguards in an effort to counter the ongoing lifeguard shortage.

Base hourly pay will increase to $22 an hour for all lifeguards and returning lifeguards will receive a $1,000 bonus if they work through the peak season. [ more ]

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Chelsea

Chelsea smash club record with latest wages figures but where do the Blues rank in the Premier League?

Chelsea have broken their club record for wages, spending £404 million.

Chelsea rank second in the Premier League for wage bill, behind Manchester City who spent £424 million. [ more ]

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Chelsea

Deal being held up due to wage issue between Manchester United and player

Manchester United and Jadon Sancho are reportedly in disagreement over wages for his loan transfer to Borussia Dortmund.

The final details of the loan deal, including the amount of wages United will pay, need to be ironed out before the transfer can be made official. [ more ]

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Chelsea

Manchester United could lose 42m signing for free next summer: report

Raphael Varane's contract at Manchester United ends earlier than expected, allowing him to potentially leave on a free transfer next summer.

Despite United stating that Varane's contract runs until June 2025, the final year is optional, giving the club a decision to make.

United may let Varane go to save money on his wages and avoid making the same mistake of being unable to sell players with long contracts. [ more ]

Axios

Public health

Health insurance premiums are eating into workers' wages

Families with workplace health insurance may have missed out on $125,000 in earnings over the past three decades due to rising premiums.

Rising health insurance costs are affecting workers' wages, particularly low-income employees and people of color. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Public health

Lake County mental health providers battling staffing shortages linked to low wages, large caseloads and burnout

Mental health providers face challenges in hiring and retaining therapists due to low wages, large caseloads, and burnout.

The shortage of accessible mental health services in Illinois is impacting communities that already struggle with lack of resources. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

Public health

Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits

Howard Brown Health workers are on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions.

The union is demanding a raise in the minimum hourly wage, affordable health insurance, and rights for the union in decision-making processes. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune