Category: Labor and Jobs

Workers at Trader Joe’s in Brooklyn Reject Union

The New York Times – Business:
The loss raises questions about whether a national wave of unionization may be slowing. A union had won two previous votes at the grocery chain.
Bad News for the Fed As Inflation and Wages Continue to Climb Rapidly

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure showed that price gains remained fast in September, and a gauge of wages it watches closely is climbing quickly.
Most NYC Job Postings Must Include Salaries Starting in November

The New York Times – Business:
A new city law going into effect on Tuesday will require companies with at least four employees to post salary ranges for openings, even if the jobs involve remote or hybrid work.
For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave

The New York Times – Business:
A tentative new contract brokered by the White House offered employees one day off, leaving some dissatisfied and raising the risk of another impasse.
How Is Your Company Responding to Labor Organizing? We Want to Hear.

The New York Times – Business:
Employers are taking a variety of approaches to union campaigns.
CNN to Cut Costs Before End of Year

The New York Times – Business:
“These changes will not be easy, because it will affect people, budgets and projects,” Chris Licht, the head of CNN, told staff members.
For Disabled Workers, a Tight Labor Market Opens New Doors

The New York Times – Business:
With Covid prompting more employers to consider remote arrangements, employment has soared among adults with disabilities.
Starbucks Showdown in Boston Points to New Phase of Union Campaign

The New York Times – Business:
The company moved to contain the labor push after it took off nationally. Now, with strikes and other tactics, organizers seek to regain momentum.
Here Are the 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2023

The New York Times – Business:
The I.R.S. announced one of its largest increases in decades to caps on retirement contributions, allowing workers with access to the plans to save more.
Twitter Tries Calming Employees as Deal With Elon Musk Looms

The New York Times – Business:
With Mr. Musk’s $44 billion deal to buy Twitter set to close no later than Oct. 28, the company is trying to reassure workers about their employment and compensation.
A.I.-Generated Art Is Already Transforming Creative Work

The New York Times – Business:
Only a few months old, apps like DALL-E 2, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are changing how filmmakers, interior designers and other creative professionals do their jobs.
Burned Out on Your Personal Brand

The New York Times – Business:
Younger workers embraced the idea of a personal brand as a way to get ahead, and carve out some power and security in their careers. But posting through it has its drawbacks.