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fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Bay Area braces for huge grocery store strike across Northern California

"We are seeking improvements in the pension plan for the first time in over a decade," Jim Araby of UFCW Local 5 told KGO-TV. "We know Safeway can afford it. In 2023, Safeway paid a dividend to their shareholders of $4 billion. This year, they reported $80 billion in revenue and nearly $1 billion in net profit."
US politics
#social-security
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

A new analysis projects a 24% cut to Social Security benefits by late 2032.

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

5 Social Security Changes You Missed This Year

Social Security benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025, impacting seniors' purchasing power.
Changes in qualifying conditions for Social Security have made it harder for some individuals.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My wife took her benefit before I did and never filed for spousal benefits - can we retroactively claim it?

Social Security remains a politically sensitive issue, described as 'The Third Rail of Politics'.
Many retirees are unaware of potential extra income from spousal benefits.
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

A new analysis projects a 24% cut to Social Security benefits by late 2032.

from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Retirement

My wife took her benefit before I did and never filed for spousal benefits - can we retroactively claim it?

Careers
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Large enterprises pay IT pros better, but at what cost

Large enterprises offer higher salaries, better benefits, and lower attrition rates for IT professionals, promoting job satisfaction.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Young carer amazed' as Guardian readers pay off her 2,000 fine for benefit rules mistake

Carer Rose Jones received support to pay off a 2,000 fine after a mistaken breach of benefits rules due to conflicting advice from the DWP.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on

Labour MPs plan to vote against the government's welfare reforms despite concessions; Conservatives oppose the proposals as insubstantial.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Are You Missing Out? Unearthing the Credit Card Perks Issuers Don't Advertise

Credit cards provide numerous benefits beyond promotional offers, including consumer protections and travel insurance.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

France rolls out simplified process for claiming benefits

France introduces a simplified process for claiming benefits through pre-filled declarations, streamlining the application experience.
The new system aims to ease the burden of monthly income reporting for benefit recipients.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Dining across the divide: I see the welfare state as bloated, corrupt'

People who are disabled, or have mental health problems or long-term illnesses, need to claim disability benefits; there aren't a lot of people taking the piss here. There should be more help.
London politics
#disability
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Minister refuses to rule out further benefit cuts amid backlash over cuts to disability payments UK politics live

Disability benefit cuts will impact many, contradicting official reassurances about support for those unable to work.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How can I not charge my wheelchair?' The real effects of benefit cuts for millions of disabled people

Personal independence payments (PIP) are essential for those with disabilities to manage additional costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How can I not charge my wheelchair?' The real effects of benefit cuts for millions of disabled people

Personal independence payments (PIP) are essential for those with disabilities to manage additional costs.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Chris Mason: Flurry of worry over benefit changes

The fairness of welfare benefits is a central political issue, provoking debate and concern for millions impacted by government decisions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

UK taxes 'are so high' because taxpayers are paying over a million foreigners benefits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

British taxpayers are funding benefits for over a million foreign nationals, raising concerns over tax burdens and immigration policies.
fromThe Phoblographer
9 months ago

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