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Judge Orders Giuliani to Forfeit Millions in Assets to Election Workers He Defamed
The onetime personal attorney to former President Donald J. Trump has seven days to turn over his Manhattan apartment, a vintage Mercedes-Benz and other possessions.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Building collapses during heavy rains in India, killing at least 5 workers
A seven-story building under construction has collapsed in southern India, killing at least five workers and trapping three others in the debrisWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Boeing workers voting on new contract that could end strike
Boeing workers are voting Wednesday on a new contract to end a six week strike that has cost the company billions. The four-year deal includes a 35% pay hike, a signing bonus and improved health ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Young workers see opportunity in blue-collar jobs. Some overlook the pitfalls.
Elevated college costs and a tough job market for entry-level professionals have some questioning the value of a college degree and the white-collar work that it typically leads to.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Boeing workers to vote on ending strike as company reports billions in quarterly losses
Striking Boeing workers are set to vote on a new contract offer Wednesday after the company announced a $6 billion loss in its third-quarter earnings. CBS News senior transportation correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
EY and Meta Fired Workers for Stretching the Rules: What Would You Do?
EY employees watched multiple training videos at once. Meta employees used meal vouchers for non-food items. Here’s how employers should evaluate breaches like these, one expert says.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Boeing strike to continue after workers reject new contract
According to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), 64% of workers voted to reject the new contract.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Striking Boeing workers reject 35% pay rise offer
Earlier, Boeing's boss warned the firm was at a "crossroads" as losses surged to roughly $6bn.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Boeing workers vote to reject deal to end strike, union says
More than 30,000 workers at the troubled aviation company represented by the union began striking in mid-September. Boeing workers have rejected the latest offer to end the more than a month-long ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
In some battleground states, low-wage workers keep losing ground
Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Striking Boeing workers reject latest contract offer, work stoppage continues
Over 30,000 Boeing workers will remain on the picket line after voting no on the company's latest contract offer, extending their strike to 42 days. CBS News senior transportation correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Lawyers and MPs warn workers’ rights push will fail without enforcement reforms
Concerns come as the number of open caseloads in employment tribunals rises 18% from previous yearWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Boeing workers vote to reject company offer, continuing the strike
Striking Boeing workers voted to reject the company's latest contract proposal, in a major setback for Boeing that could also have implications on the U.S. economy. The rejected deal called for a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Why Boeing workers rejected latest union contract offer
Striking Boeing workers rejected a contract offer that would have provided a pay raise and some improvements to benefits because it did not include a pension, a deal-breaker for many. CBS News' ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
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.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
Medical workers risk own lives during conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon
Israel's multi-front conflict against Iranian-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon is forcing medical staff and first responders to put their lives on the line to care for the critically ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring
Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
