Economy

Fast Food Restaurant, Franchise & Strike: Workers Gather at National Conference to Discuss Wage Increases, Unions

Roughly 1,300 fast food workers over the weekend are expected to attend a national convention in suburban Chicago, where they will discuss their efforts to unionize and demand high higher wages.

More US Families Living on Less Than $2 Per Person Per Day

Report finds reforms to welfare under the Clinton Administration elevated some families but created greater poverty for those who were the poorest.

Ethnic Minorities and Female Executives More Likely to Be Penalized than White Males for Fostering Diversity

Women and ethnic minorities outnumber white males by a two-to-one margin in the U.S. workplace. Among executive ranks, however, women and ethnic minorities are underrepresented, according to the Academy of Management.

Don't Count on Carlos Slim Butting Into a Sprint and T-Mobile Merger

Sprint and T-Mobile are on the verge of announcing a merger, but speculation still swirls about the roadblocks ahead. The latest? Why, it's none other than the second-richest man in the world, Carlos Slim.

Unemployment Claims at Lowest Point in Eight Years, Continue to Fall

Labor Department says there are less layoffs and workforce watchers are encouraged about those declines and the uptick in employment figures, but it is still a slow recovery.

Senate Committee on Small Business Investigates Challenges Faced by Women & Latina Entrepreneurs

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on Wednesday to identify persistent challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs.

Spanish Ads Resonate With Bilingual Millenials Even More Than English Ads

Bilingual Hispanics ages 18-29 have unparalleled spending power and influence in America, which is why top marketers are scrambling to connect with them.

MLB Trade Rumors 2014: Top 5 Players Likely to Be Traded Before Deadline

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is looming and multiple players could be moving. Latinpost.com lists the top five players who could be traded elsewhere before the closing trade date.

Brazil Leads Latin American Ecommerce Growth, Becoming Amazon's Biggest Foreign Market

Latin America, led particularly by Brazil, is continuing rapid growth in its online economy, according to a new study by Internet Retailer. And the boom in ecommerce is good news not only for Latin American Internet retailers, but also for some prominent U.S.-based companies as well -- especially Amazon.com.

Comcast-Time Warner Merger Reviewed in New York; Is This Good for Latinos?

New York City comptroller Scott Stringer told the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) Monday that in order for a Comcast-Time Warner merger to go through, the state requires a promise of better Internet service.

Hispanic Business Owners Cite Passion, Pride and Control as Motivating Factors

Entrepreneurship is rooted in Latinos' cultural values. Their hard-working, disciplined nature coincides with a creative spirit, leading millions to pilot their own businesses. Doing so allows them to explore their passions, create more jobs within their communities and grants them more control and flexibility.

Toyota Cars Have Dominated US Latino Demographic for Past Decade

Toyota Motor Corp. is hoping to maintain its hold on the United States' Latino population, as the company is the best-selling auto brand in the demographic.

China & Venezuela Oil Deal: Nations Make Agreement to Send $4 Billion Line of Credit to Venezuela; China Gets Oil in Exchange

Oil and mineral deals include a $4 billion credit line in exchange for Venezuelan oil In a recent stop on his news-making Latin American tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a number of oil and mineral deals with Venezuela, according to a BBC report.

FDA Website Lists Listeria Monocytogenes Recall Items: How to Check Your Fruits & Baked Desserts and What to Do

Stores are offering refunds Patrons of Trader Joe's, Costco, Walmart or Kroger might want to check on the items they bought from these stores, especially from the fruit section.

Acquiring Flurry Analytics, Yahoo Seeks to Boost Its Presence and Profit in Mobile

Yahoo has made a new acquisition, this time of a more behind-the-scenes asset than a Tumblr or Blink. Yahoo has made a deal with mobile analytics company Flurry, and despite the fact that you've probably never heard of the company before, it could be one of the largest Yahoo buys under CEO Marissa Mayer.

Square in Spanish Boasts Business Surge for Latino Entrepreneurs Just Months After Launch

Launched in March of this year, the Spanish-language version of Square for Latino entrepreneurs has taken off in key Latino markets. Here's an update on how Latinos are using Square's mobile payment system to grow their businesses.

President Barack Obama Job Training Program: Administration Releases New Skills Report

Obama Administration wants to revamp its federal employment and training programs so that more Americans can get relevant job training to help secure a better financial future.

Puerto Rico News and Facts: Commonwealth Law Grants Public Corporations Leeway Amid $73B Debt

The Puerto Rican government continue to face economic hardships as the commonwealth carries $73 billion in public debt.

Bodega Staff in New York City Remain Invisible, and Many Prefer it That Way

In NYC, the Mexican population appears to be cloaked, and less prominent than Dominicans, Puerto Ricans or Salvadorans. Nonetheless, the growing Mexican population is actually the third largest Hispanic group in NYC, bested only by Puerto Ricans and Dominicans. But, where are they?

AT&T, Vice Launch 'Between Two Worlds' Campaign to Reach Young Latinos

In the mature U.S. wireless market, competition to find new customers -- or to lure away current customers from other carriers -- is fierce. Seeing an opportunity for growth in young millennials, and especially digital-savvy young Latinos, AT&T is launching a campaign Monday called #BetweenTwoWorlds to win over young bicultural Latinos.
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