Category: Labor
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The dilemma: Immigration policy or economic growth? The dilemma: Immigration policy or economic growth?
Labor April 29, 2024

The dilemma: Immigration policy or economic growth?

Plummeting fertility rates and major demographic shifts are expected to slow U.S. ... more

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The Collapse of 5K Tech Jobs: Why Student Coders Are Turning to Fast Food Work The Collapse of 5K Tech Jobs: Why Student Coders Are Turning to Fast Food Work
Labor August 13, 2025

The Collapse of $165K Tech Jobs: Why Student Coders Are Turning to Fast Food Work

Since the early 2010s, a parade of billionaires, tech executives and even ... more

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“They’re not acting in a movie; the actors have gone on strike.” “They’re not acting in a movie; the actors have gone on strike.”
Labor July 14, 2023

“They’re not acting in a movie; the actors have gone on strike.”

The union representing Hollywood actors is poised to strike and join writers ... more

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Tariffs Hit Hard — and Manufacturing Is Taking the Fall Tariffs Hit Hard — and Manufacturing Is Taking the Fall
Economy September 8, 2025

Tariffs Hit Hard — and Manufacturing Is Taking the Fall

US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, imposing levies as high as 50% ... more

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Should California’s minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide Should California’s minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide
Labor October 14, 2024

Should California’s minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide

Voters will decide in November whether California should raise its hourly minimum ... more

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Shocking Labor Shakeup: 1.2 Million Immigrants Gone Under Trump Shocking Labor Shakeup: 1.2 Million Immigrants Gone Under Trump
Immigration September 1, 2025

Shocking Labor Shakeup: 1.2 Million Immigrants Gone Under Trump

It's tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California's Central ... more

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Seasonal Hiring Decelerates, Signaling Tougher Market for Job Seekers Seasonal Hiring Decelerates, Signaling Tougher Market for Job Seekers
Economy November 21, 2025

Seasonal Hiring Decelerates, Signaling Tougher Market for Job Seekers

Employers are signaling a more cautious approach to holiday hiring this year. ... more

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Sanders, 80+ Dems Tell Starbucks: Stop Union Busting Sanders, 80+ Dems Tell Starbucks: Stop Union Busting
Economy November 12, 2025

Sanders, 80+ Dems Tell Starbucks: Stop Union Busting

As Starbucks workers prepare to strike amid stalled contract talks with management, ... more

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Qatar World Cup: Families seek answers over migrant worker deaths Qatar World Cup: Families seek answers over migrant worker deaths
Labor November 18, 2022

Qatar World Cup: Families seek answers over migrant worker deaths

More than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri ... more

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Patient frustration due to strike at Kaiser Permanente; Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy treatments were canceled Patient frustration due to strike at Kaiser Permanente; Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy treatments were canceled
Healthcare October 5, 2023

Patient frustration due to strike at Kaiser Permanente; Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy treatments were canceled

FACTS: 23% of Kaiser Permanente employees are Hispanic or Latino. Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy ... more

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Pandemic-driven health labor shortage appears over Pandemic-driven health labor shortage appears over
Labor March 27, 2023

Pandemic-driven health labor shortage appears over

The COVID-driven labor shortage that's plagued health systems appears to be done, ... more

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Over 70% of world’s workforce exposed to excessive heat each year, UN finds Over 70% of world’s workforce exposed to excessive heat each year, UN finds
Labor April 23, 2024

Over 70% of world’s workforce exposed to excessive heat each year, UN finds

Extreme heat exacerbated by human-caused climate change kills thousands of workers around ... more

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Oaxaca Slip-On: Adidas Sued for Plagiarism Oaxaca Slip-On: Adidas Sued for Plagiarism
Labor August 7, 2025

Oaxaca Slip-On: Adidas Sued for Plagiarism

The government of Oaxaca, led by Governor Salomón Jara Cruz, announced that ... more

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No college degree? No problem. Newsom presents a solution No college degree? No problem. Newsom presents a solution
Labor December 17, 2024

No college degree? No problem. Newsom presents a solution

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced the details of a solution aimed ... more

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New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify
Economy September 22, 2025

New Tax Law: Who Gets the ‘No Tax on Tips’ Break — and Which Tips Qualify

The Treasury Department is moving closer to making President Donald Trump’s “no ... more

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New California laws taking effect in 2024: WORKPLACE New California laws taking effect in 2024: WORKPLACE
Labor December 29, 2023

New California laws taking effect in 2024: WORKPLACE

The new year is bringing  many new laws for Californias workplace. Here's ... more

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More workers expect to be unemployed in the coming months More workers expect to be unemployed in the coming months
Labor August 22, 2024

More workers expect to be unemployed in the coming months

New survey data shows an elevated share of workers are looking for ... more