Tag: labor

Data shows migrants aren't taking 'Black jobs' or 'Hispanic jobs,' despite what Trump says

WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is elected — a...

US filings for jobless benefits jump to 258,000, the most in more than a year

The number of Americans filing for for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying...

Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker's rule to do it on your own time

GENEVA -- A court in Switzerland — where time is money for its famed watchmaking industry — has ruled that a dial manufacturer...

Boeing withdraws contract offer after talks with striking workers break down

SEATTLE -- Boeing has withdrawn a contract offer that would have given striking workers 30% raises over four years after talks broke down.The...

More Black and Latina women are leading unions – and transforming how they work

Women make up roughly half of U.S. labor union membership, but representation in top level union leadership positions has lagged, even in female-dominated...

Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues

WASHINGTON -- As the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing the presidential election. But her ideas about fair...