Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
Global news: DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a...
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US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market
Global news: WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening...
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticks up to 6.12%, first increase in 7 weeks
Global news: The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.12% this week, the first increase...
Elections have less impact on your 401(k) than you might think
Global news: NEW YORK (AP) — Much like those annoying political TV ads, the warnings come back every four years:...
Dockworkers join other unions in trying to fend off automation, or minimize the impact
Global news: NEW YORK (AP) — The massive port workers’ strike that has shut down all the major dockyards on...
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
Global news: The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels.The Labor...
Countries, businesses and trade officials urge EU to rethink deforestation regulation
Global news: JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A growing number of governments, international trade organizations and businesses are urging the European...
Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism
Global news: The U.S. dockworkers who went on strike early Tuesday are just the latest unionized group to back their...
The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
Global news: Read the latest on the port strikes: How port strikes could affect retail prices and shortages in the...
Dockworkers may have the negotiating advantage in their strike against US ports
Global news: Read the latest on the port strikes: How port strikes could affect retail prices and shortages in the...
