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US job openings slipped in May, but hiring increased
Jul 11, 2017
U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in May. But hiring picked up and more people are quitting their jobs — both positive signs for......
Bid for Sun-Times by ex-politician, labor unions advances
Jul 11, 2017
CHICAGO (AP) — An investor group headed by a former Chicago city council member that includes labor unions says it has secured enough money......
UPDATE 4-No such thing as “frictionless” trade, Barnier warns Britain
Jul 6, 2017
(Adds further comment on Ireland, fixes garble)BRUSSELS, July 6 (Reuters) - The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned British ministers and businesses......
World fashion brands, unions agree to extend Bangladesh deal
Jun 29, 2017
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Leading global fashion brands and trade unions have agreed to continue a safety program involving thousands of garment factories in......
President Invents 'Internet Taxes' Because, Yeah, He's *That* Smart
Jun 28, 2017
Take that, Amazon Washington Post! ...
Trump Just Did A Big Favor For Employers, Including His Own Family Business
Jun 28, 2017
WASHINGTON ― When it comes to the power balance between workers and employers, President Donald Trump......
UPDATE 1-France's CGT alone among unions in labor reform strike call
Jun 28, 2017
(Updates with other union comment)PARIS, June 28 (Reuters) - France's hardline CGT labor union looked isolated in its call for a September strike over......
The Latest: AFL-CIO pushing to kill Senate bill outright
Jun 28, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Republican legislation to repeal and replace the Obama health care law (all times local):11:05 a.m.AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka......
The Latest: Trump says health care passage will be 'tough'
Jun 28, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Republican legislation to repeal and replace the Obama health care law (all times local):12:10 p.m.President Donald Trump says......
Workers at South Africa's Illovo sugar farms to strike over pay
Jun 25, 2017
JOHANNESBURG, June 25 (Reuters) - Around 1,000 workers at sugar producer Illovo are set to go on strike over wages and other benefits after......
Ex-Chicago politician, labor unions bid for Sun-Times
Jun 20, 2017
CHICAGO (AP) — An investor group headed by a former Chicago city council member and labor unions has submitted a bid to buy the......
With parliament in the bag, France's Macron faces union test
Jun 18, 2017
French unions have lost many of their traditional allies in parliament after Sunday's parliamentary election result, but President Emmanuel Macron cannot afford to ride......
GM extends summer shutdown at 2 car plants as demand falls
Jun 14, 2017
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is extending the normal two-week summer shutdown for at least two U.S. car factories because of slumping sedan sales.Union......
Uber board member David Bonderman resigns after sexist comment at meeting
Jun 13, 2017
Uber board member David Bonderman, who spurred outrage after making a sexist remark at a staff meeting held subsequent to an investigation of sexual......
Trump administration withdraws two Obama legal opinions, signaling labor law changes
Jun 12, 2017
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has withdrawn two Obama administration legal opinions that expanded protection for workers. One opinion had directed Labor Department employees to......