By Ruben Vives March 30, 2020 Gabriel Reyes was $600 short of his $1,800 monthly rent and April was around the corner. The day laborer was so desperate for a job he created a cardboard sign that listed his welding skills and cellphone number. “I figure this way they know what I do since there’s […]
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By Tribune Online March 28, 2020 The Gombe State government has suspended payment of the N30,000 minimum wage following dwindling finances due to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. The State Deputy Governor, Mr Manassah Jatau, said at a press briefing on Saturday in Gombe, that the decision was taken after consultation with
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By Unknown March 29, 2020 The union representing many of New Zealand’s supermarket workers says a 10 per cent bonus for those who work through the Covid-19 pandemic good, but should be permanent. Foodstuffs last night announced that they will be giving the bonus to all waged front-line, distribution and transport employees who continue to
By The Editorial Board March 26, 2020 Hopkins is one of the most powerful institutions in Baltimore. It is the city’s largest employer: over 17,000 of its 37,000 employees are Baltimore residents. As a world-renowned university with an endowment of over $4 billion, Hopkins has the means and the responsibility of creating a more equitable
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By Kara Biernat March 27, 2020 A call from Quincy city leaders to push back the minimum wage increases in Illinois, set to go into effect in July. They said this is just another way to help businesses through what they’re calling a health and economic crisis. At TCBY, employees said due to the coronavirus,
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