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Migrant Workers Win Labor Suit Against Goodyear
One expert said he believes the case against Goodyear is just the tip of the iceberg.
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In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Gary Jones, United Auto Workers President, speaks during the opening of their contract talks with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Auburn Hills, Mich. Jones was sentenced to 28 months in prison for scheming to embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars in union dues. U.S. District Judge Paul Borman in Detroit sentenced the 64-year-old Jones on Thursday, June 10, 2021.
Another Ex-UAW Leader Gets Prison Time
Before sentencing, Gary Jones choked up in the courtroom.
Jun 10th, 2021
Employees of a Smithfield pork processing plant register to vote on June 3 on a contract offer from the company at the union's office in Sioux Falls, S.D. The union voted overwhelmingly against it, escalating labor negotiations.
Labor Talks Escalate at South Dakota Smithfield Pork Plant
A union has overwhelmingly rejected a company contract offer and will next move to bring the prospect of a strike to the negotiating table.
Jun 7th, 2021
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Frito-Lay Expanding Texas Snacks Factory With $200M Investment
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Rob Bondurant, a supervisor at Great Southern Industries, a packaging company, loads up a finishing machine in the Jackson, Miss., facility, Friday, May 28, 2021. The lack of workers has forced some supervisors to assume additional duties. Charita McCarrol, human resources manager at the company, cites the abuse by some people of the $300-a-week federal supplement for people who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other programs that offered extended support for the unemployed, with providing a soon to end financial staple. She also cited that for some people, a steady paycheck and benefits like health care, are not enough of an incentive to pass up the expiring benefits.
Unemployment Claims Drop for Sixth Straight Week
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Report: General Mills to Lay Off Up to 1,400 Workers
Jun 10th, 2021
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May 10th, 2021
In this May 20, 2020 photo, residents cheer and hold thank you signs to greet employees of a Smithfield pork processing plant as they begin their shift in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Smithfield Plant Union Enters Contract Talks With OK to Strike
However, union leaders said they hope to avoid a work stoppage as they prepared to meet with company representatives.
Jun 8th, 2021
A Now Hiring sign at a business in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. U.S. employers posted a record 9.3 million job openings in April as the U.S. economy reopens at break-neck speed. Openings were up 12% from 8.3 million in March.
U.S. Job Openings Surge to Record 9.3M
The number of job openings soared 12% from the month prior.
Jun 8th, 2021
In this May 26, 2021 photo, a sign for workers hangs in the window of a shop along Main Street in Deadwood, S.D. U.S. employers added 559,000 jobs in May, an improvement from April’s sluggish gain but still evidence that many companies are struggling to find enough workers as the economy rapidly recovers from the pandemic recession.
US Adds 559K Jobs as Firms Still Struggle to Fill Positions
Many are seeking better jobs, lack affordable child care, worry about contracting COVID-19, or have decided to retire early.
Jun 4th, 2021
In this May 20, 2020, file photo, residents cheer and hold thank you signs to greet employees of a Smithfield pork processing plant as they begin their shift in Sioux Falls, S.D. Workers at the South Dakota meatpacking plant that became a coronavirus hotspot last year are considering a strike after contract negotiations between Smithfield Foods and the union have stalled, the union said Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Union Considers Strike at Smithfield Plant
The dispute has centered on the wages for meatpacking employees, health care costs and break times.
Jun 3rd, 2021
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3 Ways Digital Technology Can Overcome Staffing Shortages
Incorporating technology into talent acquisition to help address skills gaps can reduce the need to hit the panic button.
Jun 3rd, 2021
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The Highest-Paid CEOs by State
Median pay for S&P 500 CEOs was $12.7 million last year.
May 28th, 2021
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The External Workforces Helping Manufacturing Move Forward
The use of temporary workers, contractors, consultants, and freelancers dealing with furloughs and layoffs could help boost the manufacturing workforce.
Jan 11th, 2021
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Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic Low
Although a large number of jobs remain unfilled, the market is strengthening as the virus wanes and economy reopens.
May 27th, 2021
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GM Will Support Union at New Battery Factories
The automaker had previously said that its battery joint venture would decide on a bargaining strategy.
May 26th, 2021
A worker watches as a machine processes cotton yarn at a Huafu Fashion plant, Aksu, China, April 20, 2021.
Factory Boss Defiant as Sanctions Bite in China's Xinjiang
The company reportedly lost money for the first time in its 27-year history last year.
May 25th, 2021
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Amazon Halts Warehouse Construction After 7th Noose Found
The first noose was found at the site last month.
May 21st, 2021