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Sharp differences over labor surface at NAFTA talks in Mexico

Sep 3, 2017

MEXICO CITY, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Tensions over sharp differences in pay between Mexican workers and their Canadian and U.S. counterparts surfaced on Sunday......

Here are the 'robot proof' jobs that can resist the coming A.I. invasion

Sep 3, 2017

A recent study found that more than half of Americans are afraid they will lose their job to a robot. While plenty of jobs......

The History of Labor Day

Sep 1, 2017

It’s been around for more than one hundred years, but the Labor Day holiday had bloody beginnings. ...

Macron elected on reform program, he's not hiding anything: Medef president

Aug 30, 2017

Medef President Pierre Gattaz weighs in on his hopes for French President Emmanuel Macron's labor reforms. ......

Trade union opposition to Macron should not be overestimated

Aug 30, 2017

CNBC's Gemma Acton discusses French President Emmanuel Macron's proposed labor reforms. ......

Strike called for against Macron's labor reforms

Aug 30, 2017

CNBC's Gemma Acton reports on French President Emmanuel Macron's "aggressive timetable" for labor market reforms. ......

A Moment Of Moral Clarity On Labor Day

Aug 27, 2017

Belonging to a union helps working people gain the freedom to prosper. ...

Teamsters in strife as union gears up for Disney negotiations

Aug 26, 2017

As negotiations start this month over wage increases at Walt Disney World, rebellion is brewing in one of the six unions that advocate for......

Why noncompete clauses don't make sense for most people

Aug 25, 2017

Most Americans with jobs work "at-will": Employers owe their employees nothing in the relationship and vice versa. Either party may terminate the arrangement at......

Why companies should rethink their noncompete clauses

Aug 25, 2017

Most Americans with jobs work "at-will": Employers owe their employees nothing in the relationship and vice versa. Either party may terminate the arrangement at......

ANALYSIS-No end to British wage squeeze despite tumbling jobless rate

Aug 25, 2017

* UK real wages suffer biggest fall in G7 since crisis* Jobless rate at lowest since 1975* But wages have risen less than inflation*......

There could be more bank strikes in India ahead

Aug 22, 2017

Bank employees are attempting to minimize the scope of job losses as the government pushes for consolidation, says Sasha Riser-Kositsky......

Argentina labor unions protest job losses, Macri policies

Aug 22, 2017

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Argentina's main labor unions took to the streets of the capital on Tuesday demanding more jobs and protesting......

Strike expected to bring long lines to Portuguese airports

Aug 22, 2017

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A trade union representing inspectors at Portugal's immigration service says a strike planned for Thursday and Friday is going ahead......

Former UAW official charged in Fiat Chrysler payoff probe

Aug 18, 2017

Aug 18 (Reuters) - A former senior official at the United Auto Workers trade union was charged on Friday with conspiring with other union......