The city of Austin employs more than 16,000 people who manage a slew of city services like parks and libraries, the police and fire departments, and the city’s electric and water utilities that keep the lights on and water pumping in homes across the city. Many of the city’s top-paid executives work for Austin Energy, […]
New Castle County government’s top earners for 2023 remain members of the Police Department and other first responders along with a few administrative officials. Delaware Online/The News Journal analyzed the salary data, which showed that 49 employees made over $150,000 in 2023, 10 more than the employee data showed last year. Employee wages consistently make […]
The stewards of the skies have long petitioned for a bit of cushioning under their wings. And that’s what Southwest Airlines flight attendants just received, thanks to their efforts with the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Last week, Southwest flight attendants ratified a new four-year contract that stipulated a greater than 33% pay raise—and starting Wednesday, […]
With the unemployment rate near a 50-year low and businesses hiring left and right, it would seem the American worker is hustling like never before just to keep up with the rising cost of living. But not everyone is hustling equally. According to payroll provider ADP and its Research Institute, the highest-earning workers, as well […]