Sanders’ focus on Seattle tech giants is notable because, on the public policy side, the region is known as an incubator for the type of progressive policies that comprise the candidate’s platform. Seattle adopted a minimum wage, became the first city in the nation to allow gig workers to unionize, and it tried to enact a tax on the wealthiest companies in the city.
Sanders appeared at a news conference with US Representatives Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, who joined him in proposing the legislation.
Schlumberger and Haliburton are large service companies that provide upstream production services in the oilfields. Diversified companies such as Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell are among the largest upstream operators, but they also are involved in retailing.
SYDNEY - An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck in waters 145 km northeast off Buala, Solomon Islands on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey.
Samsung sent out invites for its Galaxy Unpacked event, which takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on Aug. 7. This will be where the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will make its debut, and we should likely hear news of updated launch plans for the Samsung Galaxy Fold as well. I discuss the expected features and specs for the new Samsung flagship smartphone.
Sales of sparkling soft drinks grew by 2 percent in the last fiscal year, driven by strong growth in China and India as well as across Central and Eastern Europe. Water, enhanced water and sports drinks grew 3 percent year-on-year, driven by strength in single-serve packagings in China and premium offerings in North America. Tea and coffee grew 1 percent for the year, largely driven by innovation and new product launches including Georgia Craftsman in Japan and Authentic Tea House in China.
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Sales of SAIC's fuel cell systems are expected to exceed 30,000 by 2025 and this would make the carmaker a leading company in the field. SAIC aspires to become a globally competitive fuel cell vehicle maker in 10 years from now.
Scott Wyatt, partner at architecture firm NBBJ, at the 2016 GeekWire Summit talking about the future of cities. Photo by Dan DeLong for GeekWire
Sanders did praise Amazon on Twitter and, Carney claims, in a phone call in 2018 when the company raised the minimum wage for all employees to an hour. That policy change followed months of criticism from Sanders, who ultimately introduced a bill that would have forced Bezos to cover the costs of government assistance that Amazon employees receive.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - The 22nd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) concluded a plenary session Friday as world leaders gathered here to discuss pressing economic challenges.