Mary Kay Henry of the nearly two-million-member Service Employees International Union will not seek re-election when her term ends in May.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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The Jobs Conundrum: Questions About Wages Persist
The latest data on jobs and wages are positive on the surface, but a large group of voters are still downbeat about the state of the economy.
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How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
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Why Are Americans Wary While the Economy Is Healthy? Look at Nevada.
Economic shocks over two decades, combined with reliance on volatile casinos, have undermined confidence despite an economy that’s bustling.
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A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline
Gary, Ind., home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, is seeking a fresh economic start under a new mayor determined to draw new businesses and residents.
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Job Market Starts 2024 With a Bang
U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January, far exceeding forecasts, and revised figures showed last year was even stronger than previously reported.
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U.S. Leading Soft Landing for Global Economy
Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
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The Economy Looks Sunny, a Potential Gain for Biden
Recession fears have eased. Growth and job gains are beating expectations. Inflation is cooling. Consumers are happier. The president is waiting to benefit.
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Blockbuster Jobs Report Backs Up Fed’s Patience as It Waits to Cut Rates
Given continued strength of the economy, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to feel pressure to cut interest rates at its next meeting in March.
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Economists Expected a Hiring Slowdown. So Much for That.
Jobs and wage gains remain robust despite the Federal Reserve’s campaign to cool the economy, surprising policymakers and economic forecasters.
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India’s Quiet Push to Steal More of China’s iPhone Business
The companies that make iPhones are bringing their factories to one corner of India, to graft them onto a network of manufacturers.
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Biden Takes Aim at Grocery Chains Over Food Prices
President Biden has begun to accuse stores of overcharging shoppers, as food costs remain a burden for consumers and a political problem for the president.