Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Workers’ Strike Spreads Across California, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon: Day 2 Updates

CNN: The Largest Healthcare Strike in US History Continues as 75,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Walk Off the Job In what is now the second day of the largest healthcare strike in US history, over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers have gone on strike. These employees, who are based in California, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, are represented …

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Consumer Pullback Results in Decline in Retail Spending for March.

Retail sales in the US have fallen by 1% in March compared to the previous month, according to the Commerce Department. While the decline was steeper than expected, the figure is 2.9% higher year-on-year. Smaller tax returns and concerns about the labour market have been cited as reasons for the drop, which was particularly noticeable …

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CNN Business provides eleventh-hour tips for filing taxes

CNN reports that over 100 million income tax returns for 2022 have been received by the IRS so far this tax season, meaning many households are yet to file. The article outlines several last-minute tips to keep in mind before the April 18 deadline, including potential filing extensions for those in federally declared disaster areas …

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