The corporate tax wrecking ball may fall hardest on workers.Tax ball via www.shutterstock.comWorkers' wages have stagnated, even as the unemployment rate has plunged to a seven-year low and the economy is bounding ahead. Some people propose raising the federal minimum wage and bolstering labor unions to address slow growth in wages.
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Businesses do better when management and labor are partners, and unions are the key.Handshake via www.shutterstock.comWhen Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker put pen to paper to create America’s 25th right-to-work state last month, it became clear that the “labor question” is once again gnawing at the nation’s psyche. Do...
Cornfield, GMO or not?Katie Harbath, CC BY-NC-SAMany people have strong opinions about genetically modified plants, also known as genetically modified organisms or GMOs. But sometimes there’s confusion around what it means to be a GMO. It also may be much more sensible to judge a plant by its specific traits rather than the way it was...
Drink up.Drinking straws via www.shutterstock.com.In March Burger King quietly removed soft drinks from its kids' menu and as a beverage option for the Burger King Kids meal. They aren’t the first fast food chain to do this – Wendy’s and McDonald’s have instituted similar changes as well.
Soft drinks can still be ordered,...
(Source) Using a ladder is not rocket science. It is simple and easy to do, but if not used the right way, it can result in serious injuries. Ladder safety is something that you should never ignore, ...
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(Source) Let’s face it: warehouse pallet racking is the unsung hero of any efficient storage system. It’s the backbone of your operations, the silent organiser that maintains your stock reachable, yo...
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When it comes to house planning, every detail matters, right from the sleeper material you opt for landscaping or construction purposes. Concrete and steel sleepers are two of the most popular ones...
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