Media sources state that Honda employees have been reporting getting less in their paychecks, some even missing hundreds of dollars. According to a statement sent to employees, American Honda Motor Company says that this is due to "tax withholding errors", while also pointing to a new human resources system and a payroll process for problems. They do further state that they plan to have this issue addressed as soon as possible.

Some Ohioans will be seeing a big increase in their paycheck come January 1st because of higher inflation rates.  Ohio minimum wage for non-tipped employees will be moving from $9.30 an hour to $10.10 an hour, which is an 80-cent increase.   That is above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.  In 2006, Ohio voters approved a state amendment that ties the annual minimum wage increase to the rate of inflation.  For workers that get tips, the new hourly wage is $5.05 and for 14 and 15-year-old workers, it is set at $7.25. Ohio is one of 23 states to raise their minimum wage at the start of 2023.

The union officials say that Vance has voiced his objection to bills that have already passed that would create millions of dollars of infrastructure improvements in Ohio and also the growth of the electric vehicle industry. That is why they are throwing their support behind Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan. Especially since, he was one of the co-sponsors of the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act" or PRO Act, which has already passed the U.S. House but is still looking for Senate approval.

Chamber members had a chance to learn how statewide leaders are working to staff construction for a manufacturing site coming to Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry held the class for those who work with municipalities and local governments and those who oversee the use of chainsaws. Participants brought their own chainsaws and got to learn hands-on everything from effectively sharpening and tightening the chain to just the basics of holding one correctly. While a chainsaw may be easy to use, they are just as easy to cause harm. The presenter of the class said one of the biggest mistakes he finds is the lack of proper personal protective equipment.

Intel is expected to start recruiting this fall for the 3,000 workers that will be needed in the Licking County plant, some will be training at their Arizona plant for up to a year and a half before the Ohio plants are expected to open. Intel also will be working with colleges like Rhodes State College and even Ohio high schools to get more of the workers that they will need.