L.A. hotel owners warn minimum wage hike would scuttle Olympics room deal

Members of Unite Here Local 11, a union representing hospitality workers at hotels, stadiums, convention centers and airport concessions, protest outside Los Angeles International Airport in 2021. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday postponed a vote on a major boost to wages for hotel and airport workers, voicing … Read more

Plante’s final city budget ends years of significant increases in property taxes and expenses

The $7.28-billion budget will increase the average residential tax bill by 2.2 per cent, and it contains about $100 million in measures to alleviate the housing crisis. Mayor Valerie Plante is flanked by Luc Rabouin, left, executive committee president, and Benoit Dagenais, director general of the city of Montreal, as she arrives to present her … Read more

Santé Québec bows to pressure, extends one-year lifeline for workers clocking extra hours

The decision follows a report by The Gazette revealing that Santé Québec planned to slash these workers’ hours by Dec. 1. “I am committed to avoiding wall-to-wall approaches,” says Santé Québec president Geneviève Biron. “In recent days, I have heard the heartfelt cry of many employees in dual employment situations.”Photo by CarlosDavid.org /Getty Images Québec’s … Read more

Commentary: Hannah Gadsby’s “Woof!” barks a new message in queer stand-up “our comedy is for us”

Hannah Gadsby’s new show “Woof!” comes to L.A.’s United Theater on Broadway this Sunday (David Urbanke) Sitting in front of me is Hannah Gadsby. On my computer. It’s very disconcerting. For both of us. We are here to talk about “Woof!”— their new comedy show, which lands in L.A., for one night only this Sunday … Read more

Nvidia shares slide despite chip giant’s bullish outlook: ‘Age of AI is in full steam’

Nvidia forecast fourth-quarter revenue slightly above estimates on Wednesday, but still failed to meet lofty expectations of some investors who have made it the world’s most valuable firm. Shares of the Santa Clara, California-based company fell roughly 2% in extended trading. They had closed down 0.8% on Wednesday. The company forecast revenue of $37.5 billion, plus … Read more

Denzel Washington is nearly 10 years sober: Drug, alcohol use led to ‘a lot of damage’

“Gladiator II” star Denzel Washington reveals “drinking was a 15-year pattern,” as he nears 10 years of sobriety. (Scott A Garfitt / Invision / Associated Press) Denzel Washington will celebrate more than just the holidays this December. The two-time Oscar winner will hit a major milestone in his sobriety journey: 10 years alcohol- and drug-free. … Read more

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