J.C. Penney’s Demise: A Grim Look at the Future of Retail

Popular department store, J.C. Penney, has announced the closure of multiple stores across the country. This announcement reflects changes in the retail industry as online shopping becomes more popular. But how will these changes affect consumers and the future of in-store shopping? J.C. Penney Stores Close The American retail giant has announced that it’s closing … Read more

Southwest Abandons Four Airports, Leaving Workers in the Lurch

Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports.  Layoffs Across Industries Image Credit: Shutterstock / Skycolors With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going … Read more

Auto Company Stellantis to Lay Off Thousands in Detroit

One of the world’s largest automakers has announced plans to wind down production of a popular truck model, resulting in major layoffs at one Detroit company.  Stellantis Layoffs Thousands of workers at a manufacturing plant in Michigan could be laid off in the coming months, as European automotive manufacturer Stellantis plans to bring the production … Read more

American Businesses Backpedal on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies are reportedly being rapidly cut back by Corporate America. Are these changes a necessary recalibration or a blatant step back for workplace equality? Here’s how major companies are gutting their DEI programs and what it means for the future. 1. Bank of America Bank of America has broadened programs … Read more

600 Jobs Axed: John Deere’s Factory Issues Continue to Mount

While reasons like higher production costs are given, other sources blame “greed” for the mass layoffs. A Sad Summer  The largest international seller of tractors and crop harvesters, John Deere, announced on Friday that it’s implementing another wave of staff layoffs. Over 600 people employed at three US-based John Deere plants were notified that, by the … Read more

Alaska Airlines Celebrates Record-Breaking Deal with Flight Attendants Union

In the midst of industry-wide negotiations, Alaska Airlines flight attendants may have confirmed an equitable deal with their employer following months of meetings and protests.  Two Years of Negotiating After close to two years of tough negotiations, Alaska Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants. Due to Combined Efforts The airline announced … Read more

Has California $20 Wage Hike Backfired?

How has Gavin Newsom’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers affected the state? The Employment Policies Institute thinks it knows the answer. California’s $20 Wage Woes A new survey is claiming that California’s fast-food industry is in turmoil – thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom’s $20-an-hour minimum wage law.  Fast Food Fiasco According to the … Read more