Trump fires Labor Commissioner Who Once Overestimated Job Report by 818,000
President Donald Trump on Friday removed Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Dr. Erika McEntarfer from her post, citing what he claims was politically motivated manipulation of federal employment figures ahead of…
Mexico says trade deal does not apply in Grupo Mexico mine labor dispute
By Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -A labor dispute at Grupo Mexico’s San Martin mine in Mexico’s Zacatecas state, where the U.S. raised concerns over alleged worker rights abuses, does not…
US labor costs growth slows in second quarter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. labor costs increased less than expected in the second quarter as wage growth cooled a bit, offering a boost to the Federal Reserve in the fight against inflation.…
Organized Labor Is Causing ‘Union Joe’ Biden A Lot Of Headaches
Organized Labor Is Causing ‘Union Joe’ Biden A Lot Of Headaches Will Kessler on July 27, 2023 President Joe Biden has championed himself as a supporter of unions and union workers but…
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran-Owned Clothing Company Calls On Other Brands To End Use Of Slave Labor Products
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran-Owned Clothing Company Calls On Other Brands To End Use Of Slave Labor Products Jennie Taer on July 26, 2023 The CEO of veteran-owned Nine Line apparel is calling on other…
CBO revises U.S. 2023 growth forecast higher amid strong first-half labor market
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Congressional Budget Office revised its 2023 U.S. economic growth forecast substantially upward on Wednesday to 0.9% from a meager 0.1% forecast in February, citing a stronger-than-expected labor market…
Boeing investors to scrutinize cost of new Spirit AeroSystems labor deal
By Valerie Insinna WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing executives will face hard questions from investors about whether a recent labor deal reached by Spirit AeroSystems could raise aircraft production costs when the U.S.…
Ocean County GOP Chairman Makes Big Promise to Union Labor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – In surprising development in Ocean County, unionized labor has found a new friend. Ocean County Republican Chairman, George Gilmore, has announced his backing for project labor agreements (PLAs),…
UAW seeks Washington backing to pressure Detroit Three automakers in labor talks
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has made winning the support of Washington a key part of the union’s strategy to nail down new labor deals…
Biden’s labor secretary pick Julie Su to stay in job indefinitely, sources say
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s pick for labor secretary, Julie Su, will be kept on as acting secretary indefinitely, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter…
Analysis-Elon Musk and Tesla loom over Detroit’s auto labor talks
By Joseph White and Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit’s automakers and the United Auto Workers will not be alone as they begin bargaining this week over wages and working conditions that…
Copper miners squeezed by lower prices, higher labor costs
By Arshreet Singh (Reuters) – Major North American copper miners are likely to report a fall in second-quarter profits, as global growth concerns dented realized prices for the red metal and labor…
UPS says focused on reaching a labor deal before Aug. 1
(Reuters) – Delivery firm United Parcel Service said on Friday the company is focused on reaching an agreement with the Teamsters workers’ union before Aug. 1. (Reporting by Aishwarya Nair in Bengaluru;…
White House: Biden’s support for Labor nominee Su is ‘unwavering’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s support for his nominee for labor secretary, Julie Su, is “unwavering” and the White House hopes Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema “reconsider their position” on…
John Kerry Claims He Forgot That Time He Dismissed Chinese Slave Labor For Solar Panels
John Kerry Claims He Forgot That Time He Dismissed Chinese Slave Labor For Solar Panels Nick Pope on July 13, 2023 U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry claimed Thursday that…
Murphy, Department of Labor shut down 110 job sites over violations
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Murphy’s expansion of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s powers in 2019 has yielded significant results. Over the past four years, more than 110 stop-work…
Next wave of North American LNG export projects to face labor challenges
By Curtis Williams and Nia Williams HOUSTON (Reuters) – A coming wave of North American liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects faces staffing challenges that are prompting some of the biggest developers…
Marketmind: Markets labor on China, three jobs gauges
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World markets have taken a hit from a deepening selloff in China as they await critical health checks…
Biden Labor Board May Have Just Opened The Door For Union Activists To Infiltrate Private Companies
Biden Labor Board May Have Just Opened The Door For Union Activists To Infiltrate Private Companies Will Kessler on July 5, 2023 A May memo from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)…
Acting US Labor chief Su opponents undeterred after port worker deal
By David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su’s nomination to officially lead that agency is at risk even after she helped negotiate a crucial contract…
CBP continues to set global standard in fight against forced labor one year of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act implementation
WASHINGTON—CBP continues to lead U.S. government efforts to eliminate goods from the supply chain made with forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR), one year after the agency…
Founder of US ‘orgasmic meditation’ group to challenge forced labor charge
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – The founder of OneTaste, a sexual wellness company that claims to teach “orgasmic meditation,” plans to challenge a federal criminal charge that she surveilled group…
Colombia government labor bill shelved after legislators fail to reach quorum
BOGOTA (Reuters) – A labor reform pushed by Colombia’s government was shelved on Tuesday after committee legislators in Congress’ lower house failed to reach a quorum in a scheduled first debate, dealing…
Labor Market Flashes ‘Reliable’ Recession Warning
Labor Market Flashes ‘Reliable’ Recession Warning John Hugh DeMastri on June 19, 2023 U.S. employees are working fewer hours, which is a reliable predictor of mass layoffs, as companies brace for an…
Acting Labor Secretary remains involved in US West Coast port labor talks
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su remained in San Francisco on Wednesday for ongoing meetings with West Coast port employers and unions representing 22,0000 workers…
Rep. Jim Banks Leaves Top Biden Administration Official Stammering Over Child Labor Crisis
Rep. Jim Banks Leaves Top Biden Administration Official Stammering Over Child Labor Crisis Arjun Singh on June 7, 2023 Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, whose nomination to the position has been held…
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