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National Interest
New Social Security Benefit Change Announced: What Recipients Should Know New Social Security Benefit Change Announced: What Recipients Should Know New Social Security Benefit Change Announced: What Recipients Should Know
New Social Security Benefit Change Announced: What Recipients Should Know Around 76 million Americans have a new number to factor into next year’s household budgets. The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that benefits will increase by 3.6 percent for 2027 through its annual cost-of-living adjustment, known as COLA. The adjustment translates to roughly $75 more per month for the average retired worker. Average disability and survivor benefits are expected to increase by about $59 monthly. Those are averages, not uniform increases for every recipient. The dollar change depends on the person’s benefit amount. For example, a monthly be…

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by Joe Lombardi
Newburgh, NY
Breaking News
Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities
Hundreds Of Hudson Valley Hospital Workers To Picket Over Pay, Benefits At Several Facilities Hundreds of Hudson Valley healthcare workers are expected to picket Friday, May 22, at three WMCHealth hospitals as contract disputes over wages and benefits continue, union officials announced.  According to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, nurses and other frontline hospital employees will hold a coordinated “Day of Action” on Friday at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, and Bon Secours Hospital in Port Jervis.  The demonstrations are scheduled for: MidHudson Regional Hospital, 241 North Rd. in Poughkeepsie, from 11 a.m. to…

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by Ben Crnic
Arlington, VA
On Your Side
Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy
Perfect Paycheck: Survey Reveals Salary Americans Say Would Make Them Happy How much money does it take to feel financially content? A new national survey suggests Americans have a specific number in mind, and it comes with strings attached. The Talker Research survey, conducted for SurePayroll by Paychex, asked 2,000 adults what they would consider the perfect salary.  Respondents pointed to an average figure of $74,000, though nearly one in five said nothing less than six figures would cover their lifestyle. Even so, half of those surveyed said their current pay is not enough to support their needs, and one in four admitted they are unhappy with their incom…

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by Joe Lombardi
Warwick, NY
Readers' Choice
Best Company To Work For In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bard College Best Company To Work For In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bard College Best Company To Work For In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bard College
Best Company To Work For In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bard College We are thrilled to announce that Bard College has been named Best Company to Work For in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded in 1860, Bard College has long been known for its commitment to progressive education and innovation, and that philosophy extends to its employees, per its website. The college prides itself on its diverse community, strong benefits, and a work culture that supports intellectual and personal development, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in the Hudson Valley…

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by Daily Voice
North Adams, MA
On Your Side
Teamsters Union Launches Strike Against Amazon Teamsters Union Launches Strike Against Amazon Teamsters Union Launches Strike Against Amazon
Teamsters Union Launches Strike Against Amazon As the holiday season peaks, the Teamsters Union has initiated a significant strike against Amazon, targeting facilities in four states. This action is described as the largest labor movement in the company’s history. On Thursday morning, December 19, union members began protests at a fulfillment center in Queens, New York, with additional strikes occurring in Atlanta, Southern California, and Skokie, Illinois. The union aims to highlight unacceptable working conditions and Amazon’s refusal to engage in collective bargaining.  Their demands include better wages, hours, and benefits fo…

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by Joe Lombardi