Economy Aug 04 Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets just went on strike Saying “enough is enough," workers at three Boeing manufacturing plants went on strike overnight.
Politics Jul 22 Labor Department proposes rewriting or repealing more than 60 ‘obsolete’ rules in push to deregulate workplaces The Labor Department says the goal is to deliver on President Donald Trump's commitment to restore American prosperity through deregulation.
Politics Mar 10 WATCH: Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s nominee for labor secretary The Cabinet position puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections at a time when the White House is trying to eliminate thousands of government employees.
Politics Feb 11 WATCH: Lori Chavez-DeRemer testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for labor secretary Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana who chairs the committee, opened the hearing by saying the Trump administration had an opportunity to enact a pro-American agenda.
Health Feb 06 Power nappers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force.
Health Nov 17 One person dies, dozens sickened after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli Grimmway Farms, based in Bakersfield, California, has recalled the carrots, which included whole and baby organic carrots sold in bags under multiple brand names including 365, Cal-Organic, Nature's Promise, O-Organics, Trader Joe's and Wegmans, among others.
Economy Mar 12 Federal government moves urgently to avert potential banking crisis The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money quickly.
Economy Jan 31 Exxon Mobil reached record profits amid high gas prices, war in Ukraine The energy giant brought in $55.7 billion in annual profits.
Economy Dec 16 Gas prices have dropped but still strain some drivers Drivers now hope the situation doesn’t get worse after a series of cutbacks tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine, accidents and the slowing global economy have strained the world’s oil supply.
Economy Nov 12 Probe underway after funds vanish from bankrupt crypto exchange FTX Collapsed cryptocurrency trading firm FTX confirmed there was “unauthorized access” to its accounts, hours after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday.