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West Hollywood Minimum Wage, Highest in U.S., Irks Merchants

In July, West Hollywood raised its minimum wage to $19.08 an hour, causing angst among those who own businesses.

How the Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike Changed the Labor Movement

The 1968 action led to greater economic mobility for Black workers. Today, union activists are trying to capture some of that spirit.

Las Vegas Hotel Strike Averted After Unions Strike Deals with Resorts

Two big unions reached contract agreements with the three largest resort operators ahead of a series of events crucial to the city’s economic rebound.

Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Authorize Strike at Major Resorts

Unions representing 60,000 workers across Nevada have been in talks with the resorts since April. The vote is a crucial step toward a walkout.

Las Vegas Suffers as Nevada Economy Droops, Costing Jobs

Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.4 percent as officials insist the economy must move away from its focus on gambling.

Oregon Town’s Marijuana Boom Yields Envy in Idaho

Tax revenue has surged since cannabis stores opened in Ontario, Ore., fueling a push in neighboring Idaho to legalize sales and get in on the...

West Coast Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal With Port Operators

After a year of prolonged negotiations that have led to delays and declines in cargo, the two sides agreed to a new contract with help...

This Barber’s Clientele Includes Draymond Green and Other Celebrities

These self-proclaimed “architects of swag” work closely with celebrities, post regularly on Instagram and earn six figures, taking what can be a monotonous job to...

California Panel Calls for Billions in Reparations for Black Residents

A task force recommended that legislators enact a sweeping program to compensate for the economic harm from racism in the state’s history.

California Economy Is on Edge After Tech Layoffs and Studio Cutbacks

As recession fears persist, the troubles in major industries have hurt tax revenues, turning the state’s $100 billion surplus into a deficit.
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