AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees—27% of its global workforce—as it ramps up AI investment; the impact on Washington jobs is unclear. Starbucks is also cutting 135 corporate jobs in the state, while two Sea-Tac locations will close after losing airport contracts. Utility Costs: Puget Sound Energy’s proposed rate increases could add more than $600 a year to a typical customer’s bill by 2029. The utility cites rising demand and infrastructure costs; critics say part of the increase would benefit investors. Payroll Costs: Washington’s paid-leave premium will rise from 1.13% to the 1.2% statutory cap in 2027, increasing deductions for workers and costs for employers. Aerospace: A supplier dispute has halted Boeing 777 freighter production for two months, while analysts expect a small quarterly loss despite recent wins. Air Travel: Alaska Airlines’ five-jet 787 fleet now serves routes from Seattle to Europe and Asia, but limited backup capacity leaves its expanding international network vulnerable to disruptions.
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