Kroger Employees Struggle To Afford Food And Rent, Says Survey Of 10,200 Workers

by Brennan, Ryan Jayne | Jan 25, 2022 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP News – A new survey by the Economic Roundtable says that many of Kroger’s employees are struggling to afford food and rent. Some 78% of workers at eight Kroger-owned grocery chains — including King Soopers, Ralphs, Food 4 Less and City Market — say...

Average Family Premiums Rose 4% This Year; Employers Boost Mental Health and Telemedicine

by Brennan | Nov 17, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – According to a benchmark KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey, the average employer-sponsored health insurance rose to an average of $22,221 this year. Annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 4% to average $22,221 this...

Gig Workers’ Health Studied by New California Labor Laboratory

by Brennan | Nov 8, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – The California Labor Laboratory is conducting a study on the health and welfare of gig workers in California. By some estimates, California’s alternate or gig work economy makes up to 40 percent of the state’s workforce. Most of these project- and...

Metro RTA Workers May Strike This Week For Higher Pay

by Brennan | Nov 3, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Metro RTA employees who are members of the Transport Workers Union may go on strike this week for higher compensation. In a news release, Metro said although it hasn’t been served with a valid Notice of Intent to Strike and Picket by TWU, as...

Healthcare Workers Demand A Better Work Environment, Mental Health Support

by Brennan | Nov 2, 2021 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – A recent survey conducted by Indeed analyzed the attitude of healthcare workers in regards to mental health and benefits. The results indicated a desire for expanded health benefits to aid with mental health challenges. Many healthcare workers...