Orlando Metro Jobless Rate a High 9.5 Percent
The unemployment rate in the Orlando metro ((Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole) area declined marginally to 9.5 percent in January, 0.1 percent down from the 9.6 percent posted in the previous month, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Tuesday.
Bill to Punish Homeowners in Foreclosure Dies
A controversial measure to speed up foreclosures fell by the wayside as lawmakers called it quits this past week.
Publix Under Pressure to Sign Fair Food Program
Farmworkers, members of the clergy, students, consumers from Lakeland, across Florida and beyond will hold a 3-mile procession and ceremony on Saturday, March 10, to cap off a 6-day fast, insisting that Publix – Florida’s largest corporation – finally recognizes the humanity of the workers who pick its tomatoes and join the CIW’s Fair Food Program.
Publix Slammed for Stinginess
Pressure continues to mount on Publix Supermarket, the mega chain of supermakets that for three years has refused to pay Florida tomato growers just an extra penny per pound, for each bucket of tomatoes picked.
Publix, Macy’s Urged to Reconsider Support for Wage Theft Bill
Community leaders and working families, who are speaking out against the Wage Theft legislation passed Wednesday by GOP lawmakers in Tallahassee, will ask a number of mega corporations to reconsider their support for the bill.
Floridians Not Too Confident on Outlook
Floridians’ consumer confidence declined marginally in February, dropping to 76, from the previous month, according to a just-released University of Florida Survey.
We’ve Been Here Before: Tips on How to Save Money on Gas
With gas prices hitting an all time February high and the current national retail average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline hanging at more than $3.65, many drivers are anxious about what to expect in the coming months.
What the Real David Koch is Doing About “Stopping Union Power”
The real David Koch recently revealed in an interview with the Palm Beach Post, that crushing unions is indeed at the top of his agenda.
Debt Collectors, Credit Firms to Come Under Scrutiny
Debt collectors and credit reporting companies are bracing for intense scrutiny after the government’s consumer finance watchdog unveiled a broad plan to regulate financial firms that have largely evaded federal oversight.
