The new agreement, if ratified, will give union members immediate salary increases of up to 12.5 percent.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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A.I.’s Threat to Jobs Prompts Question of Who Protects Workers
Tens of millions of jobs could be automated by generative artificial intelligence. The makers of new technologies are looking to the government to step in.
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Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns
Having angered travelers and lawmakers, airline executives and aviation officials said they were reducing flights, hiring staff and making other changes to avoid disruptions this summer.
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Companies Are Pushing Back Harder on Union Efforts, Workers Say
Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI are accused of targeting union supporters after organizing efforts gained traction, charges the companies deny.
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More Americans Say Finances Are Tighter Because of Inflation
A new Federal Reserve survey finds that the strong job market hasn’t been enough to offset the rising cost of living for many families.
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Minnesota Passes Bill Seeking to Ensure Minimum Wage for Gig Workers
Lyft and Uber have opposed the legislation, with Uber threatening to leave the state if it is enacted.
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China’s Youth Unemployment Crisis: 1 in 5 Are Out of Work
The youth unemployment rate, which spiked during the pandemic, reached a record high this week, showing the perils of China’s uneven economic recovery.
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Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife
For years, the e-commerce giant could shield its vast archipelago of warehouses against disruptions from workers. Then it got even bigger.
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U.S. Semiconductor Boom Faces a Worker Shortage
Strengthened by billions of federal dollars, semiconductor companies plan to create thousands of jobs. But officials say there might not be enough people to fill them.
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Unions Accuse UPMC of Wielding Market Power Against Workers
A coalition of unions has filed an antitrust complaint with the Justice Department, accusing the Pennsylvania hospital system of suppressing wages and worsening working conditions.
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Strippers and California Club Reach Accord on Union After Long Fight
The club agreed not to block the dancers from affiliating with Actors’ Equity, a move that would be the industry’s first unionization since the 1990s.