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Air Canada's flight attendants have voted against the company's wage proposal. This comes after recent strike actions by the flight attendants' union over dissatisfaction with wages.
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Air Canada's flight attendants rejected a wage offer from the company.
The union made the announcement following a vote.
Flight attendants were unhappy with proposed wage increases in a tentative agreement.
Air Canada proposed a 12% wage increase for newer staff and an 8% increase for more senior staff.
The union's rejection follows a recent three-day strike by about 10,500 flight attendants.
The strike caused disruptions that affected nearly half a million Air Canada customers.
The wage offer rejection is linked to dissatisfaction with both the offer terms and the negotiation process.
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Canada announced it will not require 20% of new vehicles sold next year to be emissions-free. This decision is part of a plan to support automakers affected by U.S. tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined additional measures to help various sectors facing economic challenges due to these tariffs.
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Canada will waive the 20% emissions-free vehicle sales rule for next year.
This decision aims to help automakers impacted by U.S. tariffs.
The original target was set in 2023 by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced additional measures to aid affected industries.
A 60-day review will be conducted to reduce costs linked to the emissions-free vehicle sales requirement.
A new fund of $5 billion Canadian dollars will support various sectors affected by tariffs.
The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association supports the move, citing high costs of mandates.
Carney did not specify new aid for the steel and aluminum sectors but mentioned existing funds could be used.
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The job market showed signs of slowing down over the summer, with a weaker than expected jobs report. In August, employers added 22,000 jobs, and revisions showed a loss of 13,000 jobs in June. These figures were discussed by the President of the Chicago Federal Reserve, Austin Goolsbee.
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The labor market slowed down over the summer.
In August, 22,000 new jobs were added.
In June, the economy lost 13,000 jobs.
The June job loss was the first since December 2020.
Austin Goolsbee, President of the Chicago Federal Reserve, discussed these findings.
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A lightsaber used by the character Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films was sold for $3.6 million (£2.7 million) at an auction in Los Angeles. This lightsaber is now the highest-priced Star Wars item ever sold at auction. Other movie memorabilia from popular films were also sold, including a Harry Potter sign and items from an Indiana Jones film.
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A Darth Vader lightsaber from the original Star Wars films sold for $3.6 million (£2.7 million).
The auction took place in Los Angeles and included many UK-produced items.
The lightsaber became the highest-priced Star Wars item ever sold at auction.
Propstore, the auction company, is based in Buckinghamshire.
The lightsaber was used in films like "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."
Other items sold included an Indiana Jones bullwhip and a Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4 sign.
The Harry Potter sign sold for $138,600 (£102,573), which was much higher than expected.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stopping its efforts to ban noncompete agreements after a federal judge ruled it exceeded its authority. The decision, supported by the Trump administration, reverses an initiative started under President Biden. Noncompete agreements restrict employees from working for competitors or starting similar businesses.
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The FTC is abandoning a rule that banned noncompete agreements.
Noncompetes prevent workers from joining competing companies after leaving a job.
A federal judge in Texas halted the ban, saying the FTC likely overstepped its powers.
The Biden administration appealed the decision, but the Trump administration paused and later dismissed the appeal.
Approximately 30 million U.S. workers, about 1 in 5, are subject to noncompete agreements.
The FTC's previous ban aimed to remove most existing noncompetes and limit new ones.
Business groups opposed the ban, arguing it would harm the economy and represent an overreach of the FTC's authority.
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A UK judge ruled that spending less than an hour online during work for personal reasons is not a valid reason for firing an employee. An accountant, Ms. Lanuszka, was awarded over £14,000 after a tribunal found her dismissal for browsing personal websites unfair.
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A UK judge decided that brief online shopping at work is not a reason to fire someone.
Ms. Lanuszka, an accountancy administrator, received more than £14,000 after her unfair dismissal.
Her employer used spyware to track her time spent on personal activities.
The judge found that a significant part of her browsing time was for professional development.
There was no company policy against personal computer use during work hours.
The judge noted her boss had also used a work computer for personal reasons.
Ms. Lanuszka's firing happened around the arrival of the business owner's sister, which may have influenced the decision.
There were no prior warnings or conduct issues on Ms. Lanuszka's record.
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Homeland Security Investigations carried out a raid at a Hyundai and LG battery plant construction site in Georgia. They detained 475 people during this operation.
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The raid took place at a construction site for a battery plant.
The site is a project of Hyundai and LG, two major companies.
A total of 475 people were detained during the raid.
Homeland Security Investigations conducted the operation.
Hyundai is actively involved in U.S. manufacturing efforts.
The plant is part of Hyundai's strategy to produce cars and components in the United States.
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Tesla's board proposed a pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could make him a trillionaire if he meets specific goals over the next decade. The compensation will be awarded in Tesla shares, based on performance targets like increasing Tesla's value and car production. Shareholders will vote on this package on November 6.
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Tesla's board proposed a compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk that could total a trillion dollars over 10 years.
To receive this, Musk must achieve goals like increasing Tesla's value to $8.6 trillion and delivering 20 million vehicles.
The compensation is all in Tesla shares, with no cash bonuses or salary for Musk.
Musk must stay with Tesla for at least 7.5 years to collect any shares.
If successful, this would be the largest corporate pay package in U.S. history.
Shareholders will vote on this package on November 6.
The proposal has been reviewed by a committee of independent directors.
Musk's 2018 pay package of $55.8 billion is still under legal review.
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Reform UK, a political party, plans to alter the UK's approach to net zero emissions and proposes significant tax cuts and increased spending in its manifesto. The party claims it can save £30 billion annually by ending net zero-related subsidies and plans to cut taxes by £88 billion a year. Key proposals include raising the income tax threshold and abolishing business rates.
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Reform UK wants to end government efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, claiming savings of £30 billion a year.
The savings are largely attributed to eliminating subsidies for renewable energy and emission reductions.
Reform UK's proposed tax cuts total £88 billion per year, including raising the income tax starting threshold to £20,000.
The party wants to abolish business rates, estimating a cost of £18 billion annually.
Proposed spending increases in areas like healthcare and defense would total £53 billion a year.
The Office for Budget Responsibility noted that switching to electric vehicles might still affect future government budgets.
Reform UK aims to deport 600,000 unauthorized migrants, projecting a £7 billion net saving over the next Parliament.
The OBR cautioned about potential fiscal costs from climate-related damage, which could increase borrowing in the long term.
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Canada's unemployment rate went up to 7.1% in August, reaching its highest point since May 2016 (excluding the pandemic years), with 1.6 million people unemployed. The country lost 65,500 jobs, primarily in part-time positions, due to impacts from trade tariffs and economic uncertainty. The employment rate dropped to its lowest since the pandemic, significantly affecting industries like transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing.
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Canada's unemployment rate increased to 7.1% in August 2023.
Around 1.6 million Canadians were unemployed during this period.
The country lost 65,500 jobs in August, mainly part-time roles.
Trade tariffs, especially from the US, have impacted Canada's economy.
The job loss was heaviest in transportation, manufacturing, and technical services.
Analysts expected 10,000 job gains, but instead saw losses.
The employment rate dropped to 60.5%, the lowest since the pandemic.
Financial markets expect a possible interest rate cut due to these economic indicators.
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Job growth in the U.S. has slowed down significantly, with only 22,000 new jobs added in August. This marks the end of months of steady job increases, with losses particularly noticeable in the manufacturing sector and the federal workforce.
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The U.S. economy added 22,000 jobs in August, with health care being a key area of growth.
Revisions revealed that job growth had ended in May, and the U.S. lost 13,000 jobs in June.
The average monthly job gain dropped to 29,000 from the 111,000 average in March.
The federal workforce decreased by 97,000 jobs since January.
Manufacturing lost 12,000 jobs in August and 78,000 jobs compared to a year ago.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2021.
26% of the unemployed have been out of work for six months or more.
Kevin Hassett suggested that issues with data collection at the Bureau of Labor Statistics might affect job numbers.
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Employees from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reassured the public that the U.S. jobs report data is trustworthy. This comes after a dispute involving President Trump firing the BLS commissioner and questioning the legitimacy of recent job figures.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) workers stated the jobs report data is reliable.
President Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a weak jobs report.
Trump accused McEntarfer of manipulating job figures without evidence.
The latest report shows the U.S. added only 22,000 jobs in August.
Revisions to jobs numbers are common as more data becomes available.
BLS workers emphasized their data collection methods are transparent.
Despite political pressure, BLS workers vowed to maintain accurate and unbiased reporting.
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PBS announced it will cut 15% of its staff because of reduced federal funding. The funding cuts, totaling nearly $1.1 billion for 2026 and 2027, also impacted NPR and led to the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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PBS will reduce its workforce by 15% due to federal funding cuts.
The funding cuts for PBS and NPR amount to nearly $1.1 billion for 2026 and 2027.
PBS has relied on federal funding for over 50 years to create programs like "Sesame Street."
PBS plans to cut its budget by 21% in response to the funding loss.
NPR also plans budget reductions due to these cuts.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provided funding, closed due to budget losses.
The staff cuts will immediately impact 34 PBS employees.
PBS has nearly 350 member stations that partially depend on federal funding.
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Tesla has proposed a pay package for Elon Musk that could be worth over $1 trillion if he achieves certain ambitious goals over the next decade. This plan does not include a regular salary or bonus and requires Tesla to significantly increase its value and achieve various technological advancements. The proposal follows a recent court ruling that previously awarded Musk $29 billion in shares was unfair to shareholders.
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Tesla plans to offer Elon Musk a pay package worth over $1 trillion upon meeting specific goals.
The proposed plan requires Tesla's value to increase more than eight times its current worth.
Musk's pay depends on hitting targets such as launching a million robotaxis and selling a million AI robots.
Musk will not receive a salary or bonus under this plan.
Previously, a court ruled that a $50 billion award for Musk was unfair, adjusting it to $29 billion in shares.
The proposal is viewed by some as necessary to keep Musk with Tesla to achieve these goals.
There are differing opinions about Musk's impact on Tesla, with some questioning his role due to his outside interests and actions.
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Bodycare, a UK health and beauty retail chain, is closing 32 stores and laying off 450 employees after going into administration. Rising costs and declining sales have made it difficult for the company to keep all stores open, but most locations will remain operational while the company seeks new options.
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Bodycare will close 32 stores across the UK.
About 450 employees will lose their jobs due to these closures.
The company has approximately 1,500 employees in total.
Rising rent and operational costs contributed to the need to close stores.
Bodycare has 147 physical stores, but only some will continue to operate.
The company is looking for a buyer or other solutions to stay in business.
Bodycare is not alone, as other UK retail chains face similar financial challenges.
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The article discusses ways people can save money on their energy bills. Martin Lewis provides advice on personal finance related to electricity costs during a time of high living expenses.
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Martin Lewis gives advice on saving money on energy bills.
The article suggests acting promptly to manage electricity costs.
It is part of a broader focus on personal finance.
The context is the rising cost of living.
The advice is available as an audio episode on BBC Sounds.
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South Korea voiced concern after a major U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai's electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Georgia. Reports suggest many South Koreans were detained, though exact numbers aren't confirmed. The raid is part of an ongoing investigation into potential illegal employment practices at the construction site for a new battery plant.
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South Korea expressed concern over a U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai's Georgia plant.
The South Korean Foreign Ministry stated a large number of South Koreans were detained, but did not provide specific numbers.
The Atlanta office of the U.S. Bureau reported that about 450 people were apprehended in total.
Hyundai's plant is considered a significant economic project for Georgia and started making electric vehicles a year ago.
Federal agents were investigating possible illegal employment practices at the battery plant construction site.
The South Korean government is actively addressing the issue by sending diplomats to the site.
Hyundai and LG are collaborating to build a battery plant next to the existing Hyundai facility.
Hyundai asserted that the primary EV manufacturing operations continue without interruption.
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The U.S. Labor Department's August report shows that employers only added 22,000 jobs. Revised numbers also indicate a net loss of jobs in June for the first time since 2020.
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The U.S. added 22,000 jobs in August.
This information comes from the Labor Department's report.
Revised data showed job losses in June.
This was the first job loss noted in figures since 2020.
The report highlights potential issues in the U.S. job market.
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Some energy customers in Northern Ireland will see changes to their bills starting October 1st. SSE Airtricity is reducing gas prices by 8.47%, while Power NI will increase electricity tariffs by 4%. These changes come after the Utility Regulator's review of tariffs.
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SSE Airtricity will decrease gas prices in Greater Belfast and West by 8.47%.
Power NI will raise electricity tariffs by 4% for all customers.
The changes start on October 1st.
SSE's price reduction will save a typical household about £94 per year.
Firmus Energy announced an 8% gas price cut for the Ten Towns area, saving customers about £78 a year.
Power NI's tariff increase will add around £40 to a credit meter bill and about £39 to a keypad meter bill annually.
This is Power NI's second price increase in less than a year.
The Consumer Council welcomed the SSE price reduction, affecting about 218,000 customers.
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President Trump's economic approval is falling as polls show increasing voter concern about inflation and economic conditions. Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which includes tax cuts and cuts to social programs, faces criticism and declining popularity. Economic indicators such as layoffs, inflation, and the housing market show negative trends, even as Wall Street continues to perform well.
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Trump's approval rating on inflation and cost of living is -24, based on polling averages.
52% of U.S. adults believe the economy is worsening, while only 24% think it's improving.
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is unpopular due to its perceived benefits favoring the wealthy and cutting social programs.
The labor market is weakening, with layoffs rising and more unemployed workers than job openings.
Inflation is increasing, and the global economy faces uncertainty due to ongoing trade disputes.
Trump's economic policies have not significantly boosted manufacturing, which has seen job losses and reduced activity.
Consumer spending and the stock market remain strong indicators of economic health, with stocks up over 8% since Trump took office.
The administration promotes the economic benefits of new trade deals and tax cuts, despite rising public concern.
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