The strike at the Warrior Met Coal mine was one of the longest in U.S. history, but the price of coal soared during the walkout, giving the company leverage.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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Alabama Mining Strike Ends Without a Deal After Nearly Two Years
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Office Mandates. Pickleball. Beer. What Will Make Hybrid Work Stick?
The New York Times – Business:Hybrid work has been choose-your-own-adventure, but now C.E.O.s are making their choices more permanent.
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Starbucks Violated Labor Law in Buffalo Union Drive, Judge Rules
The New York Times – Business:The decision cited “egregious and widespread misconduct,” including illegal monitoring and firing of workers. Starbucks signaled that it would appeal.
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Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%
The New York Times – Travel:The agreement could affect ongoing negotiations between pilots’ unions and other large airlines.
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Biden Nominates Julie Su as U.S. Labor Secretary
The New York Times – Business:President Biden’s choice to lead the Labor Department is the deputy to the incumbent, Martin J. Walsh, who is leaving the administration.
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What is in the CHIPS Act, Aimed at Childcare Expansion and National Security
The New York Times – Business:A sprawling new program for the semiconductor industry is foremost about national security, but it will try to advance other priorities as well
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The CHIPS Act Is About More Than Chips: Here’s What’s in It
The New York Times – Business:A sprawling new program for the semiconductor industry is foremost about national security, but it will try to advance other priorities as well
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To Tap Federal Funds, Chip Makers Will Need to Provide Child Care
The New York Times – Business:The move seeks to help more women join the work force as industry leaders complain of labor shortages.
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As Oil Companies Stay Lean, Workers Move to Renewable Energy
The New York Times – Business:Solar, wind, geothermal, battery and other alternative-energy businesses are adding workers from fossil fuel companies, where employment has fallen.
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You’re an Anxious Person and Want to Quit Your Job. Here’s What to Do.
The New York Times – Business:Leaving a job can create worry in anyone, but especially in people who are prone to anxiety. Preparation and knowing you’re not alone can help.
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What Layoffs? Many Employers Are Eager to Hang On to Workers.
The New York Times – Business:Despite interest rate increases meant to cool the labor market, companies outside the tech industry worry about having too few workers, not too many.