Charter Communications has pledged it will make no layoffs or furloughs for at least the next 60 days. The announcement expands on actions already taken by the company in support of its employees, including permanent wage increases for all hourly workers from $15 to $20 over the next two years.
Business First noting that three JetBlue airplanes have been grounded at Buffalo Niagara International Airport for the past few weeks. Like other airlines, Jet Blue has seen a marked decrease in passengers. JetBlue pays the NFTA $250 daily per jet to park the planes.
Junior Achievement of Western New York is offering a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19. The guide is designed to answer teens' questions about the economic implications of COVID-19. The guide is available at JA.org/MakingSense JA is also offering free K-12th grade resources to support teachers and parents who may have students finishing school online this semester. That's available at JA.org/Tomorrows
Smith Boys Marine Sales Inc. of North Tonawanda is receiving a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration. The $317,641 grant covers the purchase of a transporter and CNC plasma cutter.
