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SEATTLE -- Boeing has withdrawn a contract offer that would have given striking workers 30% raises over four years after talks broke down.The...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