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Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures
The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.The New York Times - 1d -
Coke, Pepsi and Other U.S. Companies Face Wall Street Pressure Over Labor Abuses in India
Pension funds and big investors are pressuring Coca-Cola, Pepsico and others over brutal working conditions in India’s cane fields. Some of the sugar buyers are tiptoeing toward change.The New York Times - 1d -
Homeless Woman Going Into Labor Is Cited for Camping Violation
Body-camera footage shows an officer from the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky detain the woman, who gave birth later that day.The New York Times - 5h -
Mega Millions jackpot surges to $862 million
The Mega Millions Jackpot surged to $862 million for Friday's drawing, after no single ticket won the jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery said.ABC News - 1d -
Wives of two Commanders kickers go into labor at the same time
Both Zane Gonzalez and Greg Joseph missed practice this week to be with their wives, who are both in labor.ESPN - 2d -
Both Commanders kickers miss practice for same reason: A wife in labor
Not the best timing for the Commanders.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract
The supplier fired dozens of prisoners after some of them said they felt they had no choice but to take those jobs.The New York Times - 3d -
3 steps for the Trump administration to target Uyghur forced labor
The next administration has a unique opportunity to build upon the work it accomplished during President Trump’s first term.The Hill - 3d -
London rents rise at record 11.6%
Landlords in the capital have been passing on higher costs to tenants amid a shortage of propertiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.BBC News - 3d -
UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November
Figure cements expectations Bank of England will hold interest rates steady on ThursdayFinancial Times - 3d -
US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work
The U.S. Department of Labor has been criticized for its return-to-office mandate, which has been framed as a betrayal of worker protections, and has been accused of dismissing proposals from labor ...The Hill - 4d -
Volkswagen Labor Talks Continue
Volkswagen and labor leaders head into a second day of talks over cost cuts on Tuesday after negotiations that lasted late into Monday night ended without agreement.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Watch live: Biden speaks at Labor Department
President Biden is scheduled to speak early Monday afternoon at the Labor Department to highlight his administration's efforts to strengthen America's workforce. The president's appearance comes as ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump Signals Support for U.S. Dockworkers in Stalled Labor Talks
After holding off on a strike, the union for longshoremen at East and Gulf Coast ports continues to resist further automation as a Jan. 15 negotiations deadline looms.Inc. - Dec. 13 -
Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears
Canada’s labor minister says he's asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order about 55,000 striking Canada Post employees back to work after a four week strike that disrupted mail service ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
California’s ‘slavery loophole’ is about more than prison labor
By performing hard labor, the theory went, prisoners would, as one historian describes, submit “to the hard, Christian labor of repenting their sins and repairing their souls.”The Hill - Dec. 13 -
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Is that slavery on your pasta? Uyghur forced labor fuels China’s food exports
China's Xinjiang region is using agricultural industrialization to dismantle traditional communities and exploit Uyghur farmers, resulting in tainted products entering global supply chains and ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
What a 'Love Is Blind' labor filing could mean for reality TV
On Wednesday, a National Labor Relations Board complaint said participants should be considered employees. Here's what it means for reality workers' unionization efforts.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 13 -
Senate Rejects Biden Labor Board Nominee, Setting up GOP Control
Independent senators Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema refused to allow a confirmation vote on National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran, paving the way for a Trump nominee.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
Labor Board Classifies ‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants as Employees
The National Labor Relations Board’s case against the Netflix hit could have ripple effects across the reality TV industry.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
New unemployment claims for the week ending December 7 totaled 242,000, higher than economists’ forecasts of 220,000.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
Takeaways from AP's report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in NigeriaABC News - Dec. 11 -
Manchin, Sinema dash Democratic labor board hopes
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Manchin, Sinema dash Democratic hopes for NLRB Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
The Billion-Dollar Adult Streaming Industry Is Fueled by Horrific Labor Abuses
Bedbugs and cockroaches. Filthy shared equipment. Constant surveillance, and zero control over their accounts. These are just some of the deplorable conditions adult cammers say they face on the job.Wired - Dec. 11 -
Volkswagen, Labor Leaders to Meet Next Week as Talks End Without Agreement
Both sides said the latest round of negotiations had been constructive, but further talks would be needed to find a way forward.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
U.S. Investigating Child Labor Claim at HelloFresh Subsidiary
The Labor Department investigation focuses on a plant in Aurora, Ill., operated by Factor75, a meal kit delivery company that HelloFresh acquired in 2020.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand
A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Security at Australian synagogues stepped up as Netanyahu links Melbourne attack to Labor stance
Security measures increased at Jewish sites across Victoria, while New South Wales Police commits to increased patrols of significant sites in that state. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Labor data signals a new, far more uncertain job market
Dan Hevia has been laid off before — but this time feels different.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Protesters, politicians and the largest labor union call for South Korean president's resignation
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yoel on Wednesday over his stunning decision to declare martial law. The martial law order lasted about six hours ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Job openings totaled 7.74 million on the month, up 372,000 from September.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Available jobs rose in October while hiring fell during a month in which payrolls growth hit their lowest level in nearly four years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Job openings rise and more workers quit in sign of improving U.S. labor market
U.S. job openings rose slightly in October and the number of workers quitting one job for another rose to the highest level in five months, suggesting the labor market has improved after a soft ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister
Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is little changed as investors look to key labor data this week
Investors awaited economic data, expected to be published through the week, including labor and manufacturing insights.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers
Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.CNBC - Dec. 2
