On September 17, Senator Bernie Sanders
urged a "serious discussion" on
establishing a four-day workweek.
'The Hill' reports that Sanders said his push for a
shortened workweek is the result of a United Auto
Workers (UAW) strike launched last week.
'The Hill' reports that Sanders said his push for a
shortened workweek is the result of a United Auto
Workers (UAW) strike launched last week.
As a nation, we should begin a serious discussion â and the UAW is doing that â about substantially lowering the workweek, Bernie Sanders, via CNN.
The UAW strike started on September 15
against three major automakers:
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
The union said its looking for
increased wages, shorter workweeks
and improved retirement benefits.
Sanders argued that increases
in productivity warrant
a shorter average workweek.
We are looking at an explosion
in this country of artificial intelligence
and robotics.
And that means
that the average worker is going
to be much more productive.
, Bernie Sanders, via CNN.
The question as a nation that
we have got to ask ourselves is,
whoâs going to benefit from that
increased productivity?, Bernie Sanders, via CNN.
Is all of that new income and wealth
being created by worker productivity
going to go to the people on top,
or are workers going to benefit?, Bernie Sanders, via CNN.
'The Hill' reports that a four-day workweek is
an innovative method to boost productivity
by offering employees more time off.
According to the results of a June survey,
over half of U.S. workers said they were
open to the idea of a four-day workweek
Executive producer Mark Ford and director Erica Hanson chat with THR's Brande Victorian to discuss Lifetime's docuseries 'Where is Wendy Williams?' during the THR Frontrunners Lifetime Showcase held at San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles. Ford and Hanson spoke about having the former daytime talk show host's family's blessing to release the docuseries which has raised questions about Williams' ability to consent to the project, given her deteriorated state as a result of her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
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Trump Promises to Stop , All Electric Car Sales.
In an effort to be reelected
as President of the Unites States.
Trump is promising oil and gas execs that
he'll keep electric vehicles (EVs) from being sold in the U.S. if they make significant donations to his campaign, Gizmodo reports. .
Trump said that he'd lower tailpipe emissions targets and cut EV tax credits, among other things. .
"You won't be able to sell those cars," Trump said.
However, the EV market continues to grow, with
at least 1.5 million units expected to sell in 2024.
If Trump squashes EV sales in the U.S., it could anger some Republicans since the market has provided more jobs and investments in the South.
For example, Hyundai is investing
$13 billion in Georgia, a state Trump lost
in 2020, to produce electric vehicles.
Meanwhile, analysts predict EV sales will continue to rise despite Trump's efforts.
Although, his tactics could prove
to slow those sales dramatically. .
Ford Motor executive chair
William Clay Ford Jr. weighed
in on Trump's promises.
Our time frame as a company,
our planning time frame, is a lot
longer than election cycles, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement.
When weâre whipsawed back
and forth by politicians that
becomes really difficult for us, William Clay Ford Jr., via statement
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Biden Wonât Drop Out of Race , After Shaky Debate Performance, Campaign Official Says.
President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27.
President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27.
According to a CNN flash poll,
67% of viewers said Trump won the debate.
According to a CNN flash poll,
67% of viewers said Trump won the debate.
Biden's performance was noticeably concerning. .
One former Biden aide found themselves asking, âWhat did he just say?
This is crazy,â Politico reports. .
When the president wasn't speaking incoherently, he was standing with his mouth agape and staring into the distance, prompting many Democrats to call for a new presidential candidate, 'The Hill' reports. .
My job right now is to be really honest.
Joe Biden had one thing he had to do
tonight. And he didnât do it, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC .
He had one thing he had to accomplish.
And that was reassure America that
he was up to the job at his age.
And he failed at that tonight, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC .
Biden needs to drop out.
No question about it, Prominent Biden campaign donor, via Politico.
But Seth Schuster, Biden's campaign
spokesperson, said in a text message,
"Of course he's not dropping out," 'The Hill' reports. .
Even though Biden intends to stay in the race,
if things don't go his way, there are six people who
could potentially take his place, 'The Guardian' reports. .
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips.
They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom,
J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer,
Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips
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Judge Blocks $30 Billion , Visa, Mastercard , âSwipe Feeâ Settlement.
Federal Judge Margo Brodie rejected the $30 billion antitrust settlement on June 25, 'The Hill' reports. .
In March, Visa and Mastercard agreed
to limit interchange fees that retailers
who accept their cards are charged. .
The companies said they would reduce swipe fees for at least three years by a minimum of 4 basis points.
They also agreed to "cap their fees at 2023 levels
for the next five years," 'The Hill' reports. .
Retail industry groups criticized the proposed settlement since it would only provide temporary relief to a larger problem. .
Thankfully, the judge made the right
call in recognizing what a bad deal
this would have been for Main Street
merchants and their customers. , Christopher Jones, member of the executive committee
of the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), via 'The Hill'.
Itâs extremely unusual for a judge to
reject a settlement at the preliminary
stage, so this shows how far Visa and
Mastercardâs proposal missed the mark, Christopher Jones, member of the executive committee
of the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC), via 'The Hill'.
The average swipe fee that retailers
pay is 2.24%, but it can go up to 4%,
according to the National Retail Federation.
The credit card payment market
has been broken for decades. , The Retail Industry Leaders Association, via 'The Hill'.
Leading retailers are grateful that
Judge Brodie saw through the facade
of the proposed settlement.., The Retail Industry Leaders Association, via 'The Hill'.
... and understood that it would not
provide the meaningful change that is
needed to correct the competitive
imbalance in the interchange ecosystem, The Retail Industry Leaders Association, via 'The Hill'.
Retailers have also called on lawmakers to pass the Credit Card Competition Act.
Supporters claim that the bill would break
up Visa and Mastercard's dominance
and allow for more competition
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Voters Donât Think Kamala Harris Could Win , an Election as Democratic Nominee, Survey Finds.
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
But what if she received a Democratic presidential candidate nomination?.
According to a Politico/Morning
Consult poll released on June 12, .
only a third of voters think Vice President Harris could win an election as a Democratic presidential nominee, 'The Hill' reports. .
14% of voters thought her chances of becoming president would be very likely.
while 20% think she'd be
only somewhat likely to win.
37% said it's not at all likely
that she would win. .
Meanwhile, 21% said they'd want Harris to be the Democratic nominee if Biden wasn't running.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
Over 40% were unsure or indifferent. .
The poll also determined "that 42%
have a very unfavorable impression" of
both Harris and Biden, 'The Hill' reports
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Donald Trump Wants , to End Taxes on Tips.
While speaking at a rally in Las Vegas on June 9,
Trump said the "first thing" he'll do if reelected president
is stop tips from being taxed, 'The Hill' reports. .
For those hotel workers and people that
get tips, youâre going to be very happy.
Because when I get to office, we are
going to not charge taxes on tips. , Donald Trump, via statement.
Weâre not going to do it, and
weâre going to do that right away,
first thing in office, because itâs
been a point of contention
for years and years and years, Donald Trump, via statement.
And you do a great job of service, you
take care of people and I think itâs going
to be something that really is deserved, Donald Trump, via statement.
Congressional approval would be necessary
to make those changes, 'The Hill' reports.
Trumpâs 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Cut Act (TCJA) expires next year, .
but if he's reelected and if Republicans
end up with a majority in Congress, .
his previous policies could
easily be extended and amended. .
Trump went on to attack
President Biden's policies on Truth Social.
Trump went on to attack
President Biden's policies on Truth Social.
Crooked Joe Biden has taken the totally
opposite approach, trying to TAX more
and more of their Tips, even hiring
88,000 IRS Agents to collect! , Donald Trump, via Truth Social.
Hopefully Rank and File Union Members,
Union Leadership itself, and Workers all
over the Country, both Union and Non-Union,
will support Donald J. Trump, , Donald Trump, via Truth Social.
... because Iâm NO TALK AND ALL ACTION!
TRUMP KEEPS HIS PROMISES, AND STANDS
WITH OUR GREAT WORKERS. PROMISES
MADE, PROMISES KEPT!, Donald Trump, via Truth Social.
Meanwhile, the Culinary Workes Union Local 226 in Las Vegas scoffed at Trump's promises.
Relief is definitely needed for tip earners, but
Nevada workers are smart enough to know the
difference between real solutions and wild
campaign promises from a convicted felon. , Culinary Union Secretary Treasurer Ted Pappageorge, via statement
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