Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a ‘soft landing’

Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a ‘soft landing’

Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools.

Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools.

Bay Area commercial fishers struggling under weight of recent catch restrictions

Bay Area commercial fishers struggling under weight of recent catch restrictions

Bay area commercial fishers say they are facing unprecedented financial hardships this year after dealing with a range of restrictions on several of their key catches.

Bay area commercial fishers say they are facing unprecedented financial hardships this year after dealing with a range of restrictions on several of their key catches.

Labor unions gain in popularity, respect as UAW announces targeted strike

Labor unions gain in popularity, respect as UAW announces targeted strike

Unions have had a lot of successes in recent years, but thorny strikes such as the UAW and entertainment unions continue to shape the future. What is going on now will help define the next level of work.

Unions have had a lot of successes in recent years, but thorny strikes such as the UAW and entertainment unions continue to shape the future. What is going on now will help define the next level of work.

Union workers authorize strike if deal not reached with Kaiser Permanente

Union workers authorize strike if deal not reached with Kaiser Permanente

After months of picketing and labor negotiations, the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) announced Thursday that they have authorized a strike to take place at the end of the month if they do not reach a deal with Kaiser Permanente. 

After months of picketing and labor negotiations, the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) announced Thursday that they have authorized a strike to take place at the end of the month if they do not reach a deal with Kaiser Permanente. 

Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes

Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes

Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.

Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.

Dreamforce returns with estimated 40,000 attendees and high stakes for SF

Dreamforce returns with estimated 40,000 attendees and high stakes for SF

Dreamforce is back in San Francisco, bringing an estimated 40,000 attendees to the city for the annual Salesforce event that lasts from September 12-14th this year.

Dreamforce is back in San Francisco, bringing an estimated 40,000 attendees to the city for the annual Salesforce event that lasts from September 12-14th this year.

California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal

California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal

The mandatory raise would apply to all fast food restaurants in California that are part of a chain with at least 60 locations nationwide. It would start April 1.

The mandatory raise would apply to all fast food restaurants in California that are part of a chain with at least 60 locations nationwide. It would start April 1.

California insurers lobby for sweeping changes to state law in 'secret' meetings

California insurers lobby for sweeping changes to state law in 'secret' meetings

Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.

Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.

Rising union support, strikes signal shift in labor landscape

Rising union support, strikes signal shift in labor landscape

Labor Day is a day when politicians court labor unions, and picnics are held across the nation. This year, unions are more optimistic about their prospects. Workers find unions more appealing due to better pay and fairer work regulations.

Labor Day is a day when politicians court labor unions, and picnics are held across the nation. This year, unions are more optimistic about their prospects. Workers find unions more appealing due to better pay and fairer work regulations.

More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says

More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says

Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.

Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.

SF officials work to ensure 'Dreamforce 2023' goes off without a hitch

SF officials work to ensure 'Dreamforce 2023' goes off without a hitch

The head of Salesforce says the future of the Dreamforce conference depends on the upcoming convention. Dreamforce draws tens of thousands of visitors to San Francisco, and now the head of Salesforce has made comments that have put the future of that convention into question.

The head of Salesforce says the future of the Dreamforce conference depends on the upcoming convention. Dreamforce draws tens of thousands of visitors to San Francisco, and now the head of Salesforce has made comments that have put the future of that convention into question.

Uber raises the minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high

Uber raises the minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high

Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.

Ikea to open downtown San Francisco location as other retailers flee

Ikea to open downtown San Francisco location as other retailers flee

Ikea will open a new store location in Downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, despite other retailers closing up shop from the allegedly troubled business area.

Ikea will open a new store location in Downtown San Francisco on Wednesday, despite other retailers closing up shop from the allegedly troubled business area.

Taylor Swift boosted Silicon Valley economy by $33 million

Taylor Swift boosted Silicon Valley economy by $33 million

Swiftie or not, pop star Taylor Swift is undeniably a money magnet -- and new financial figures show a massive boost for Silicon Valley's economy from the artist's two-day stop at Levi's Stadium.

Swiftie or not, pop star Taylor Swift is undeniably a money magnet -- and new financial figures show a massive boost for Silicon Valley's economy from the artist's two-day stop at Levi's Stadium.