The union says it expects the strike will shutter some stores entirely; at others, managers or other workers may keep the stores open.
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Left out of job market, people with disabilities benefit from COVID teleworking boom
Since the pandemic began, employment of people with disabilities is up nearly 25%, to more than 7.3 million workers last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Organic livestock farmers, hit by rising prices, seek help
Organic dairy farmers are calling for emergency federal aid as they grapple with skyrocketing organic feed costs, steep fuel and utility expenses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
‘Extreme’ delays plague mail delivery during busiest week of year, union says
Some customers, according to the union, are now going five or six days without regular mail service – as the holidays send delivery volumes to their peak.
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How the Fed’s rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, economists fear that a recession remains inevitable.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
High inflation and efforts to tame it defined 2022 economy
U.S. inflation, an economic afterthought for decades, returned in 2022 with the relentless rise in prices devouring workers’ pay and putting American consumers in a foul mood.
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Working at 76: Inflation forces hard choice for older adults
Higher prices throughout much of 2022 have taken their financial toll on older adults in particular.
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Tesla stock rises despite Musk selling $3.58 billion in shares
Musk has sold nearly $23 billion worth of Tesla stock since April, with much of the money likely going to help fund his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.
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Company holiday parties are back – but with some restraint
More than 57% of firms are planning in-person celebrations this year, a big leap from 26% in 2021 and 5% in 2020.
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Stocks stumble as central bank raises its key short-term rate
The U.S. will release its weekly report on unemployment benefits Thursday, along with retail sales data for November.