Three signs US could be heading for a recession
While some experts expect the economy to make a soft landing in 2024, Gary Shilling said it's more likely the country will enter a recession.
Fighting for a Fair Wage in Texas
Every day for more than two months, we've been on the picket line in Texas. No matter the weather or time, we're out there.
Minimum wage study debunks business claim
Some industries are more heavily impacted than others, the researchers found.
'Gig Economy' Corporations Shouldn't Get a Free Pass To Exploit Workers
Worker misclassification is driving down wages and stripping protections for immigrant workers and workers of color.
People leaving their jobs are making more money
Job switchers saw their pay increase for the first time in a year, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Gen Z wants more money
As overall inflation remains sticky, the financial pressures on young Americans are triggering raise requests.
Worker pay shows inflation is improving
Recent ECI data shows notable decline in labor cost growth, hinting at easing inflation and a shift in the Fed's monetary policy.
North Korean official killed in China after 'violent protests'
Reports suggest that protests at factories linked to a North Korean company led to the death of a supervising official.
If the Economy Is Hot, Why Are Voters So Frustrated?
Rarely has Washington stumbled on an issue more confounding than President Biden's low approval ratings.
Amid Holiday Shopping Season, Warehouse Workers Like Me Struggle To Survive
We ask that you stand by us in our demands for higher wages and better working conditions.
Workers Like Me Keep Airlines Running. Wages and Benefits Should Reflect It
I work at the airport, and I know the current, chaotic status quo is only going to grow more dire as we head into peak travel season.
Social Change Movements Are Winning Big, Thanks to Rigorous Strategy
Recent victories of today's progressive social movements show us real change is possible if we use smart, rigorous strategies. The right has known this for years. It's past time we catch up.
Chipotle enrages union workers with 5 cent raise
Teamsters at a Lansing, Michigan, Chipotle rallied on Friday for fair wages, paid breaks, sick leave, and more.
Man argues $50 an hour is 'new middle class' in viral video
Freddie Smith's viral claim sparks discussion amid rising living costs and inflated housing prices.
Midwest loses thousands of jobs as southern states boom
A new report shows that the Midwest lost 13,000 jobs even as employers hired 113,000 people nationally.
Americans are earning more even as they complain about the economy
Wages are rising, but Americans still feel the economy is headed in the wrong direction.
The salary needed to buy the average US home
The average American household earns $40,000 less than they'd need to buy the typical U.S. home, according to a recent report.
Ageism Is the Stupidest Prejudice of All
The most self-defeating prejudice is the one that's treated with least urgency: ageism.
Here's how much you need to earn in every state to be middle class
The household income necessary to be considered part of the American middle class varies from state to state
How To Fix U.S. Air Travel for Passengers With Disabilities
No matter how often you travel, where you live or whether you walk or roll through your local airport, every one of us wants to be treated with dignity and respect when we fly.
Student Loan Interest Restarts: What Happens If You Don't Pay?
Loan defaults could negatively impact current job wages, federal tax refunds and Social Security benefits.
Oliver Anthony's Hit Song Gives Voice to a Disaffected America
Oliver Anthony has no reason to care what bow-tied pundits north of Richmond think of his song.
The 9 cities where rent is outpacing wages most
The rise of rent prices has slowed since January, but renters in some of the country's most expensive markets still pay a majority of their wages in rent.
Biden's economy is really great—Except one key area
The Biden administration has celebrated the last few economic reports, but one thing may be standing in the way of his ability to declare an economic victory.
America may narrowly avoid an economic crisis
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Teamsters and UPS, affecting about 340,000 workers.
"Punch in the gut": Two teachers on having to work second jobs to get by
"It feels like I work non-stop and most of that money goes on the bare necessities. It has definitely got more challenging," Cassie Head told Newsweek.
How to ask for a raise in 7 steps
Here's how to ask for a raise at work step-by-step, plus how much to ask for and the best time to start the conversation.
Internet shocked as woman earns double her corporate salary serving tables
Several users were sympathetic towards the woman in the viral video, with one writing, "it's crazy that we have to have two jobs just to live."
Poverty is killing nearly 200,000 Americans a year
The land of the free is suffering from a "self-inflicted" injustice when it comes to poverty, experts told Newsweek.
When Your Florist Is Asking for Tips, Something's Gotta Give
Do I really need to tip on a purchase at a florist? If so, how much? And will these workers even get this money if I do?