Retailers face rich pool of holiday job applicants
Retailers see a shift to an employer's market as many workers seek seasonal roles. Bunce, a married father of three who was laid off twice, was offered a $15 hourly job at a North Carolina computer store but needed time to adjust his family schedule. Retailers note mixed holiday hiring expectations amid softer sales, with six fewer shopping days this season and hesitations about additional staffing.
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United States Flight Attendants Vote as Recovery Hinges
United Airlines seeks a $2 billion loan while facing a $375 million debt due Monday and a $1.8 billion federal loan guarantee. The company says labor cost savings are essential to avoid Chapter 11 and aims to complete the labor deal and funding quickly as Flight attendants vote.
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Gas explosions injure four in Lafayette area
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