President Biden called on Congress to pass legislation to head off a holiday-season rail strike, warning that a disruption to service could cause dire economic damage.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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What to Know About Biden’s and Congress’s Involvement in the Rail Strike
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CNN Cuts Jobs as Cost-Cutting Pressure Mounts
The New York Times – Business:Chris Licht, the network’s chairman, said that the company would be notifying affected employees later this week.
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Some Rail Workers, Seeking Sick Days, Say Biden Betrayed Them
The New York Times – Business:The request for Congress to impose contract terms that several unions had rejected rankled rank-and-file members who had rallied behind the president.
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Job Openings Ease, but Layoffs Are Little Changed
The New York Times – Business:Government data for October shows the labor market is still strong, though cooling slightly.
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What We Know About the Railroad Labor Talks to Prevent a Strike
The New York Times – Business:Congressional lawmakers vowed to act quickly to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, which would have a devastating effect on the economic recovery.
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What We Know About the Railroad Labor Talks
The New York Times – Business:President Biden has asked congressional lawmakers to step in to help prevent a possible strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, which would have a devastating effect on the economic recovery.
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Giant Wind Farms Arise Off Scotland, Easing the Pain of Oil’s Decline
The New York Times – Business:Oil and gas workers, losing their jobs as fossil fuel investment wanes, find work in the wind energy business.
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A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles
The New York Times – Business:Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.
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With Remote Work, the Holidays Are Longer. Is That a Good Thing?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Remote work has made it easier for some to be more flexible with holiday travel plans. For most, it’s a positive change but can have its moments.
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Edward C. Prescott, 81, Dies; Won Nobel for Studying Business Cycles
The New York Times – Business:He was among the leading thinkers to explain the economic shocks of the 1970s, and his work was critical to the supply-side economics of the ’80s.
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Can Sensor Technology Help Keep Office Workers Healthy?
The New York Times – Business:The company OpenSensors uses small, inexpensive sensors to monitor air quality and other conditions in offices. The timing couldn’t be better.