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How Will Automation Affect Labor in 2025?
Yes, the market will shift—but perhaps for the better.Inc. - 8h -
Trump fired this independent labor regulator. Now, she’s suing.
The outcome of the case could determine whether other independent agencies can be insulated from the president’s reach.Politico - 11h -
Government unions sue over DOGE access to Labor Department
The AFL-CIO and several of its affiliated government employee unions sued Wednesday over fears that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is on the cusp of unlawfully gaining ...The Hill - 6h -
As Labor secretary, Chavez-DeRemer will put firefighters first
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former city councilor and mayor, has been nominated by President Trump for the Labor secretary role, where she has championed the health and well-being of America's ...The Hill - 7h -
Falcons' Cousins says arm injuries affected play
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins says shoulder and elbow injuries suffered in Atlanta's Week 10 loss to the Saints affected his play going forward, ultimately leading to his benching in favor of ...ESPN - 1d -
How could Trump's tariffs affect the UK?
How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK?BBC News - 2d -
Trump Moves to Invalidate Recent Labor Agreements With Federal Workers
The order is aimed at “last-minute, lame-duck” agreements signed by the Biden administration, a White House memo says.The New York Times - 5d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Americans
President Trump relies on tariffs to address trade, immigration and drug issues. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains their potential impact on ...The New York Times - 5d -
Maresca: Transfer talk has affected Chelsea form
Enzo Maresca has said that Chelsea's form has "100%" been affected by transfer speculation, claiming some of his players may not have been fully focussed.ESPN - 5d -
Trump’s Firings Take Aim at Federal Labor Agencies
After dismissing 17 independent inspectors general earlier, Trump has fired a half dozen NLRB and EEOC officials in a bid to bring the agencies into ideological alignment.Inc. - Jan. 29 -
How will the UK's growth plans affect me?
Rachel Reeves wants to push ahead with building and reform planning, but what does that mean for you?BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Wine glass injury will not affect game - Scheffler
World number one Scottie Scheffler says a "stupid" hand injury sustained on Christmas Day will not impact his play.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Trump fires senior labor board official in ‘unprecedented and illegal’ move
Gwynne Wilcox pledges to challenge decision after dismissal in effect paralyzes National Labor Relations Board. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has fired a senior official at ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
U.S. industries grappling with potential labor losses from Trump deportations
President Trump's mass deportation plan is stoking fear in migrant communities throughout the U.S. while major U.S. companies worry about potential losses in their workforce. CBS News national ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Rand Paul to oppose Trump Labor nominee
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) will vote against former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Labor, his spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. In a post Monday on ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Undergraduate certificate programs soar in popularity amid changes to labor market
The shifting labor market has fueled a huge spike in undergraduate certificate programs, which are vastly outpacing the growth in undergraduate enrollment in general. From 2019 to last fall, the ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Senate Republicans cast a wary eye on Trump's nominee for labor secretary
A number of Senate Republicans have problems with President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
13-hour coach? Newcastle travel affected by storm
Newcastle United's travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 24 -
Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor Violations
Perdue Farms and JBS have settled with the Labor Department after relying on migrant children to do dangerous work in their slaughterhouses. Most of the money will be used to help the children.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Slaughterhouses Settle 3 Child Labor Cases With Feds
Agribusiness giants Purdue Farms and JBS Foods, along with a slaughterhouse cleaning company, paid about $8.4 millions in fines for having underaged workers in dangerous jobs.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Child labor in slaughterhouses spotlighted by 3 settlements this week
JSB and Perdue Farms agreed to settlements of $4 million each, while QSA, which employed 54 children, will pay $400,000.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
How have the California wildfires affected Hollywood?
The ongoing devastation has impacted this year’s awards season, raising questions over the Oscars and Grammys. The California wildfires have to date killed at least 25 people, destroyed or ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
How Labor Market Tensions Are Shifting the Advantage to Employers
After commanding better salaries, benefits, and work arrangements for most of the post-pandemic period, employees see the balance now tilting back to bosses, who are focused on cutting costs.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Biden Administration Adds 37 Chinese Companies to Forced Labor List
The administration announced it would penalize its largest-ever batch of companies linked to Xinjiang, including major suppliers of critical minerals and textiles.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
How does a criminal conviction affect Trump, if at all?
President-elect Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to have a criminal record when he takes office in 10 days. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down what this means ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?
Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang
Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market
President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
McConnell: Biden selling out to Big Labor by blocking US Steel deal
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) argued President Biden is selling out to Big Labor by blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. “The Biden administration will leave America’s ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Militants abduct 16 laborers working on a mining project in restive northwestern Pakistan
Pakistani officials say militants ambushed a vehicle in the restive northwest and abducted 16 laborers working on a mining projectABC News - Jan. 9 -
Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline
Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Map shows where air quality is being affected by Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market
Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7
