Unemployment insurance benefits for striking workers falter in the Senate
Despite a spirited campaign led by organized labor, HB 1893, which would provide unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for striking workers, failed […]
The Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act needs a vote to help low-income students
Despite studies that inform policymakers on the merits of short-term workforce training, hurdles remain when it comes to accessing grant funding. Contacting […]
Consumer confidence dips nationally: Impact and implications
Consumer confidence in the United States fell in February after three consecutive months of improvement, largely due to concerns about the labor […]
PPEs fitted for women to honor International Women’s Day
According to a 2022 Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace report, half of women workers surveyed said that […]
Consumer trends forecast for 2024: Bright spots amidst economic challenges
Despite economic challenges like inflation and high interest rates, 2023 illuminated several bright spots across various consumer-facing sectors. From the influence of […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring women in retail
March marks the celebration of Women’s History Month—a poignant reminder to honor the profound contributions and achievements of women, both past and […]
Washington’s political stage set for transformation
2024 is significant for Washington’s political landscape. It is going to be a pivotal election that includes the Presidential race, numerous congressional […]
WR endorses five important initiatives
WR has officially endorsed five important initiatives and has donated to the campaign to pass them. In a historic first for the […]
WR encourages Congress to support workers’ comp improvements
Earlier this week, WR issued a joint letter to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means, urging the […]
A.I. task force legislation advances
At the request of the Attorney General and prime sponsored by Senator Joe Nguyen (D-34), SB 5838 aims to establish an artificial […]
What we are tracking — WR Legislative Hot List
Artificial Intelligence Bills (SB 5838) Progress: Senate version heard in House Consumer Protection Committee Feb 20. WR’s Stance: More information is needed […]
Tackling return policy abuse
In a recent survey conducted by return management platform Loop Returns, concerning insights emerged regarding consumer behaviors in e-commerce returns. The findings […]