Nabisco strike that impacted several states over after workers ratify new contract
The strike began on Aug. 10 and impacted factories in Chicago, Portland, Ore., Aurora, Colo., Richmond, Va., Chicago, Ill. and Norcross, Ga.
The strike began on Aug. 10 and impacted factories in Chicago, Portland, Ore., Aurora, Colo., Richmond, Va., Chicago, Ill. and Norcross, Ga.
Biden calls on wealthy to ‘pay their fair share’ in speech on economy
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
President Biden says America's economy is at an inflection point during a speech Thursday afternoon.
Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches
Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.
Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.
Rural hospitals in Texas receiving up to $5M in federal funding
The money will be used to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of Texans living in rural areas using telemedicine.
The money will be used to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of Texans living in rural areas using telemedicine.
US consumer prices rise 0.3% in August 2021, lowest in 7 months
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
U.S. consumer prices rose a lower-than-expected 0.3% last month, a hopeful sign that a recent jump in inflation may be cooling.
Amazon eyes 125K more hires, $18+ per hour average salary
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
Amazon wants to hire 125,000 delivery and warehouse workers and said Tuesday that it is paying new hires an average of $18 an hour in a tight job market as more people shop online.
Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
US Postal Service hiring 40,000 seasonal workers for 2021 holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
San Marcos group announces effort to decriminalize marijuana
The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.
The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.
Shoppers put healthy items in carts to avoid judgment, survey says
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
US unemployment claims reach another pandemic low as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
Williamson County, City of Taylor give approval for Samsung facility
In a joint meeting Wednesday, officials talked about how both the city and county would benefit from having a facility like the Samsung plant.
In a joint meeting Wednesday, officials talked about how both the city and county would benefit from having a facility like the Samsung plant.
Portland postpones move to ban Texas travel, trade to protest abortion law
The trade and travel ban was intended to voice opposition to new abortion restrictions that took effect in Texas last week.
The trade and travel ban was intended to voice opposition to new abortion restrictions that took effect in Texas last week.
Few options for jobless Americans after pandemic unemployment benefits expire
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
Two COVID-19 safety nets ending Labor Day, affecting millions
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
The nationwide ban on evictions is over. Here’s what Texas renters need to know
There’s $1 billion in rental assistance available to struggling Texas tenants. But for many renters, getting the help they need depends on where they live.
There’s $1 billion in rental assistance available to struggling Texas tenants. But for many renters, getting the help they need depends on where they live.