Detroit 3 Closing Worker Pay Gap with Foreign Competitors

By Phil Alex Sean McAlinden, an economist working for the Center for Automotive Research, says that due to shifts in UAW retiree / health planning US auto manufacturers may end up with a labor-cost advantage in the next few years. GM is used as the prime example. Here’s a look at the timeline: In 2007, […]

Career of the week: Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant Salary Comparison Chart: (Top 10 rankings for first, sixth and best year) These charts show base earning potential (domestic flying only). Since allowable flight hours per monthvary with each flight attendant contract, for purposes of this comparison, 75 hours is shown per month. Actual earning capacity will vary by airline. International pay,lead flight […]

Salary for Engineers

Those of you pursuing an engineering career may find comfort in the fact that your engineering salary adds an additional perk to your chosen profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), engineers earn some of the highest average starting salaries among those holding a bachelor’s degree, with a median annual salary range […]