Labor and Jobs – Page 204

Jobs Sit Empty in the Public Sector, So Unions Help Recruit

Shortages of state and city personnel, especially those who must work on site, are so dire that unions are helping to get people in the door.

By Lydia DePillis

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The Looming Crisis in the Bridal Industry? Not Enough Seamstresses.

The skilled professionals who work on wedding dress alterations play a crucial role for brides, but their numbers are dwindling.

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Fed Raises Rates After a Pause and Leaves Door Open to More

Federal Reserve officials lifted borrowing costs by a quarter-point after pausing in June. They could rise more, but the central bank is not ready to commit.

By Jeanna Smialek

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UPS Reaches Contract Deal With Teamsters to Head Off Strike

United Parcel Service faced a potential walkout by more than 325,000 union members when their five-year contract expired next week.

By Noam Scheiber