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Today in Labor History March 20, 1985: The Bolivian authorities sent in the army to crush a General Strike. Workers had launched the strike in response to austerity measures by the Siles Zuazo administration. They demanded higher wages, stable food supplies, price controls and the president’s resignation. At the time, inflation was 3,400%. 10,000 miners filled the streets of La Paz each day. The General Strike lasted 16 days and spread to Santa Cruz and Chuquisaca. On March 24, the miners accepted a government offer to quadruple the minimum wage. They eventually forced Zuazo to resign.

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The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainment 3d ago

Compared - what all UK supermarkets pay staff - league table

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/compared-what-uk-supermarkets-pay-36895012

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Mini Thoughts 4d ago

I broke down the "McDonald’s Standard" budget to see where the real financial cliffs are—and how to use the Saver’s Credit to zero out your federal tax bill even on a shoestring.

Full breakdown of the Vegas Snowball:
🔗 https://mini-thoughts.com/is-12-hr-enough-how-to-master-the-2026-vegas-economy-without-the-fear/

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Is $12/hr Enough? How to Master the 2026 Vegas Economy Without the Fear - Mini Thoughts

Can you actually survive in Las Vegas on $12 an hour? Following an X argument with an ex-Denverite, I’m breaking down the "McDonald’s Standard" in Nevada. From 0% state income tax to the $1,000 studio apartment reality, we crunch the numbers on taxes, transit, and the 401k Saver's Credit cliff to see if a Vegas "Snowball" is possible in 2026.

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The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainment 4d ago

The 10 UK towns and cities hit worst by store closures as businesses struggle

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-towns-worst-store-closures-36885985