Grocery and retail workers in Tacoma, Washington, triumphed in securing strong tenant protections, overcoming opposition from city officials and landlords.
A new report issued by economist Marshall Steinbaum from the University of Utah delves into the proposed mega-merger of grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons in ways that have not been fully looked at over the past year.
Despite all the talk of labor shortages and a tight job market, wages have not kept pace with the cost of living, especially essential expenses like housing, food, and gas. Profits, on the other hand, have boomed—so employers can afford to pay more.