Category: Labor and Jobs

Election Uncertainty Looms Over Hiring

Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.
Boeing Reaches New Deal With Union in Hopes of Ending Strike

The aerospace manufacturer’s largest union said it would put the contract to a vote on Monday by its 33,000 members, who rejected two earlier agreements.
The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football

Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.
Inflation Is Basically Back to Normal. Why Do Voters Still Feel Blah?

Consumers still give the economy poor marks, though the job market is strong and price increases have faded for months.
‘Youth (Hard Times)’ Review: Working Till They Drop

In Wang Bing’s riveting new documentary about Chinese garment workers, a generation asks: What good is money when you have no rights?
Can Democrats Win Back Voters From Trump on Trade Policy?

The Biden administration has pursued a big shift in trade policy, but it’s not clear whether that will be enough to win votes.
Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.
For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.
Boeing Will Sell $19 Billion in Stock Amid Costly Strike

The aerospace company, locked in a standoff with striking workers, is seeking to shore up its balance sheet and avoid a credit rating downgrade.
Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.
Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.
Why Boeing Workers Rejected a New Contract: Retirement Benefits

A large majority of more than 33,000 striking union members voted against a contract that included big raises but not the restoration of a frozen pension plan.