Written by About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer had been on strike for nearly two months, having rejected two earlier contract offers. Source link
A large majority of more than 33,000 striking union members voted against a contract that included big raises but not the restoration of a frozen pension plan. Source link
Washington, DC CNN — Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled recession fears. Retail sales, which are adjusted for seasonality but not for inflation, fell by 1% in March from the prior month, the Commerce Department reported on Friday. That was steeper than an expected 0.4% […]
CNN — As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. The rooftops and parking lot space available at retail giants like Walmart, Target and Costco is massive. And these […]