Jul 07 U.S. adds 209,000 jobs in June, a slowing in hiring but a sign of economy’s resilience By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign that the economy's resilience is confounding the Federal Reserve's drive to slow growth and inflation. The… Continue reading
Jul 06 U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high, showing resilience in labor market By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Labor Department said employers posted 9.8 million job vacancies, down from 10.3 million in April. But layoffs fell slightly, and more people quit their jobs — a sign they were confident they could find better jobs elsewhere. Continue reading
May 01 Why Hollywood writers might go on strike, and what it means for your favorite shows By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press It would be the first writers’ strike — and the first Hollywood strike of any kind — in 15 years. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 6:40 Hiring surges but trends show more working-age men dropping out of labor force By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes Job growth surged last month, shaking off fears of a hiring slowdown. Employers added 517,000 jobs in a hiring boom far stronger than anyone had expected. The jobless rate dropped to 3.4%, the lowest level in 53 years. The report… Continue watching
Sep 21 Home Depot workers petition the federal labor board to form 1st store-wide union By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Home Depot workers in Philadelphia have filed a petition with the federal labor board to form what could be the first store-wide union at the world's largest home improvement retailer. Continue reading
Sep 12 Pressure mounts on U.S. railroads and unions to reach a deal By Josh Funk, Associated Press Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 8:14 How American workers are faring after two years of pandemic turmoil Labor Day this year comes after a pandemic-induced rollercoaster of historically high unemployment followed by very low unemployment numbers. What has this meant for workers themselves? Maximillian Alvaraz of the Real News Network and the Working People podcast and Tsedal… Continue watching
Aug 27 California considers legislation giving fast food workers more power, protections By Don Thompson, Associated Press The proposal awaiting final action before the California Legislature adjourns Wednesday would create a new Fast Food Council made up of four workers’ delegates alongside four employers’ representatives and two state officials that would set minimum standards for wages, hours… Continue reading
Jun 19 Apple workers vote to unionize at Maryland store By Associated Press The Apple retail workers in Towson, Maryland, voted 65-33 to seek entry into the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union's announcement said. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 7:06 Amazon labor vote accelerates organizing efforts nationwide By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings, Eliot Barnhart Workers at a New York City Amazon site on Monday appeared to reject a union. That loss came just weeks after they’d scored a historic win at a much larger, neighboring Amazon warehouse, which created the first-ever union at the… Continue watching