Illinois raises teachers' minimum salary to $40k
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Thursday that raises teachers' minimum yearly salary to $40,000.
Jobs
Here’s where Amazon is expanding, adding jobs next
The Seattle-based company announced plans to add a combined 1,200 more jobs between two facilities this week.
America has half a million fewer jobs than initially believed
It’s the biggest revision in almost a decade.
Del Monte to close two US plants, lay off hundreds
During peak season, the plant in Illinois employs 550 workers while the plant in Minnesota employs up to 400 workers.
How one Black Rifle Coffee exec promotes entrepreneurship for vets
A former U.S. Army Ranger is helping fellow veterans make the transition to civilian careers as well as become entrepreneurs.
Target, Lowe's show strength of US consumer
Target and Lowe's earnings show the U.S. consumer is strong.
Movers & Shakers: Aug. 21, 2019
The stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
Lack of workers, not Chinese misconduct, is main US job challenge: James Freeman
These states were the most affected by trade with China.
Macy’s, JCPenney partner with world’s largest thrift store
Online thrift store thredUP has teamed up with JCPenney and Macy’s.
Wilbur Ross: American workers are winning
Jobs, rising wages and a solid economy make it a good time to be a U.S. consumer.
How to get ex-cons back into the workforce
Former NFL safety Jack Brewer just started a program in partnership with Fordham University where he goes into the prisons and teaches inmates about business and basic accounting.
Colorado tries to lure mystery Fortune 500 company with $25 million tax break
The unnamed bioscience company could 1,00 high paying jobs.
China paying for tariffs, not America, Peter Navarro insists
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro says the issue has never been a Fed rate cut to fend off a recession.
Apple touts US job growth despite China trade tensions
The iPhone maker said the 2.4 million total includes 90,000 direct Apple employees.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio: Here’s how much the average US executive makes
The report looked at CEO earnings through two measures of compensation.
USWNT Soccer team headed to trial for equal pay after mediation fails
The United States Women’s National soccer team appears to be headed to trial after mediation talks failed this Wednesday.
Trump: New York pipeline blockage hiking energy rates
President Trump in his remarks at a new Shell plant took aim at New York State and its pipeline and fracking policies.
These are the trucking companies that closed this year: Report
Despite having a great year in 2018, the trucking industry has been struggling this year, leading at least eight trucking companies -- many of them smaller companies -- to fold in the last eight months.
These are the fastest growing jobs for women in the US, study finds
Here are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs for women in the U.S., according to SmartAsset.
Brick-and-mortar retail is 'having a moment:' Shopify COO
Shopify COO Harley Finkelstein on the latest trends in retail.