The number of strikes rose nearly 50% in the last two years. We explain why. Plus, the rich got richer, and authentic Native designs take on knockoffs.
Russia’s primary export grade of crude oil is trading at less than half the global benchmark price, thanks to a price cap and European embargo. Plus, the impact of Disney’s in-office plans.
The pace of pay gains appears to be slowing. That’s a pleasant surprise for inflation hawks, but it means workers are continuing to fall behind. Plus, unpacking the economic week that was.
Amazon and Salesforce have announced major staff cuts. But how do companies decide who stays and who goes? Plus, a threat to Google’s search engine dominance.
Twenty-three states raised their minimum wage on Jan. 1. Low-wage workers have already seen healthy pay gains in the tight job market. Plus, the “sneaky practice” of shrinkflation.
