Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden’s presidency, first increase since 1970s

Washington — There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden’s administration, according to figures released Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board. There were 3,286 petitions filed with the government in fiscal 2024, up from 1,638 in 2021. This marks the first increase in unionization petitions…

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Wall Street drifts around its record heights

New York – U.S. stocks are drifting around their records Wednesday as financial markets around the world take a pause following big recent moves. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in early trading, a day after setting an all-time high for the 41st time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 5 points,…

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