Labor Think Tank Calls for Total Ban on Electronic Shelf Labels, Warning of Billions in Lost Wages and Rising Grocery Prices

By PYMNTS September 11, 2026 Main Facts The debate over the automation of the American retail landscape has taken a sharp, contentious turn. The AFL-CIO Tech Institute, a labor-affiliated think tank established in 2021, has officially petitioned lawmakers to implement a total ban on electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across grocery stores nationwide. According to a…

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The Hidden Risk of Refinancing: Why Student Loan Policy Shifts Require a Total Insurance Reassessment

For years, the student loan landscape in the United States has been defined by a singular focus: how to minimize monthly payments through income-driven repayment (IDR) plans or maximize the benefit of forgiveness programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). However, a seismic shift is underway. As political tides turn and legislative proposals—such as those…

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