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West Coast Dockworkers Ratify Contract

The six-year agreement is expected to increase traffic at Pacific ports, which had sagged because of the prospect of a walkout.

By Kurtis Lee

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U.S. Added 187,000 Jobs in August and Unemployment Rose to 3.8%

Employers added 187,000 jobs in August and unemployment rose to 3.8 percent as the economy continued to lose momentum built up after pandemic lockdowns.

By Lydia DePillis

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Federal Officials Propose New Nursing Home Standards to Increase Staffing

Citing worker shortages, nursing home operators said the standard could not be met without additional funding for higher wages.

By Jordan Rau

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Wages Rose Only 0.2% in August, Easing Inflation Fears

The August increase was the smallest since early last year, a welcome sign for Federal Reserve policymakers.

By Ben Casselman