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Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries (Statistical Report)

2016-03-30 21:03:24| EmergingTextiles.com

Labor costs could stop rising this year in emerging economies where governments prefer preserving their comparative advantage, therefore supporting a slowing down economic growth. China is even giving signs that its minimum wages could be raised in a more flexible manner in the coming years. Our report displays minimum wages in a large number of apparel manufacturing countries, with latest data updated as of April 1st in US$ terms, compared with January 2015 and January 2014. Minimum wages in local currency units are also released for most countries.

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Inland Empire economist touts regional job growth, but wages lag a bit

2016-03-25 02:58:31| Logistics - Topix.net

ONTARIO >> Stellar employment growth, expansion of the logistics industry and e-commerce in the Inland Empire, and local control of the Ontario airport are key highlights for the regional economy, Inland Empire economist John Husing said at his annual keynote speech. Speaking at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Husing on Thursday provided an overview of regional economic trends and challenges to a crowd of business and local leaders at his annual state-of-the-Inland Empire speech: Job growth is impressive, even while wages aren't keeping pace.

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Truck drivers sue Celadon over wages, employment status

2016-03-23 18:35:38| Trucking - Topix.net

Three former drivers for Celadon Group are suing the Indianapolis-based trucking company, claiming it violated state and federal laws by hiring them as independent contractors and unlawfully withholding portions of their wages.

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