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Kramp-Karrenbauer: German Cabinet Has Room for Improvement
Jan.24 -- German Defense Minister and CDU Leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer discusses Germany’s plans to help stabilize the Middle East, the humanitarian situation in Syria and the German government. She speaks with Bloomberg’s Chad...
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Colombia Seeks Consensus Before Presenting Pension Bill: President Duque
Jan.23 -- Colombian President Ivan Duque discusses economic growth efforts, the impact of a recent minimum-wage increase, and increasing access to the country's pension system. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua at the World...
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Liverpool bar owner urges Government to provide more financial support
Venya Krutikov, owner of the Kazamier bar in Liverpool, says that while he understands the reasons behind shutting bars in the city, he believes that there should be greater support from the Government for local businesses.
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House To Vote On $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill Friday
Some Democrats still don't agree on all of the details, and Republicans continue to say it's too expensive and too partisan.
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House Clears Senate-Adopted Plan to Back Biden Stimulus
Feb.05 -- The House adopted the budget resolution that cleared the Senate, paving the way to pass President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill in coming weeks with only Democratic votes. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli reports on...
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Bank CEOs Avoid Committing to Wage Hike During Hearing
May.26 -- U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, asks Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon if they plan on following Bank of America's lead...
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VOICED : Tributan un “funeral” al salario mínimo en Argentina
Organizaciones sociales representaron este viernes un "funeral" del salario mínimo de Argentina, con un ataúd de cartón y coronas de flores de papel como forma de denunciar la pérdida del poder adquisitivo por la desbocada inflación...
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CLEAN : Protesters take to the streets in Paris, calling for salary increases
A protest organised by the hard-left CGT union gets underway in Paris, calling for an increase in the minimum wage and broader salary increases in line with inflation (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Anwar Ibrahim Becomes Malaysia's Prime Minister
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is set to become Malaysia's prime minister. His reformist Pakatan Harapan will lead the next government after being chosen by King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, the palace said in a...
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South Korea Orders Striking Cement Truckers to Return to Work
Talks between South Korea's Transport Ministry and striking cement truck drivers are set to resume Wednesday after the government order them to go back to work. Heejin Kim reports on Bloomberg Television.
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The Fed Shouldn't Worry About Raising Rates: Robert Reich
Robert Reich, UC Berkeley professor of public policy, says the Federal Reserve shouldn't worry about raising rates after the February jobs report.
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Merits And Pitfalls of a $15 Minimum Wage
Jan.22 -- President Biden is calling for a raise of the federal minimum wage to $15, but critics say it could cost the economy millions of jobs.
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California Raises Minimum Wage to $15 An Hour
California businesses with 26 or more employees will have to pay a minimum wage of $15 an hour starting January 1.
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Gender Equality in Singapore Politics
Aug.04 -- In this edition of “Bloomberg Equality,” Author Sudhir Vadaketh discusses gender equality in Singapore politics and what more needs to be done. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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Pret hikes worker salaries to keep within minimum pay rules
Pret a Manger will increase the salaries of its workers from the start of next month to avoid falling foul of minimum wage laws, which change on April 1. The sandwich chain said that it would hike pay for its worst-paid staff by 2.9%,...
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Rosenberg Sees Supply Side Constraint to the Labor Market
Jun.04 -- Jeffrey Rosenberg, a portfolio manager at BlackRock Inc., talks about the impact of the jobs report on wages and inflation. He's on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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QuickTake: The Good and Bad of a Minimum Wage
April 4 -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel reports on today's top news "QuickTake". She speaks on "Bloomberg Markets."
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On the Ballot in 4 States: Raising the Minimum Wage
Nov. 4 -- Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports on four states that have local minimum wage raises on the ballot today. McKee speaks on Market Makers. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Boston Market Brings Fast-Casual Dining to Middle East
June 8 -- George Michel, chief executive officer at Boston Market, discusses the restaurant's expansion plans in the Middle East, competition from supermarkets in the United States, and the impact of a rising minimum wage. He speaks on...
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Fast-Food Workers Strike To Raise Federal Minimum Wage
Protesters are skipping work in 15 cities to demand the federal minimum wage be more than doubled to $15 an hour.
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Too Much Stimulus is Causing the 'Zombification' of Capitalism: Sharma
Feb.26 -- Morgan Stanley Investment Management Chief Global Strategist Ruchir Sharma says that the surge in zombie companies is one of the unintended consequences of stimulus. He cautions that when zombie companies have easy access to...
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Amazon's Wage Increase Isn't for Everyone
Nov.01 -- Amazon.com Inc. is raising the minimum wage for all U.S. employees to $15 an hour, except for contractors like the drivers working for delivery-service Amazon Flex. Bloomberg's Olivia Zaleski reports on "Bloomberg Technology."
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Explaining The Minimum Wage
Actual minimum wages vary from state to state. Changing the national minimum requires an act of Congress.
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Thomas Piketty on Inequality, Trump, Wealth Redistribution
Feb.07 -- Political economist and author Thomas Piketty discusses the history of inequality and his proposals to affect wealth redistribution on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."