Tag: Labor and Jobs
Why the January Jobs Report May Disappoint, and Is Sure to Perplex
The January jobs report is arriving at a critical time for the U.S. economy. Inflation is rising. The…
Conditions at a GM Plant in Mexico Spur a Labor Challenge
SILAO, Mexico — When he got a job with General Motors in Mexico, Guillermo Ramírez thought it was…
Job Openings Remained Elevated in December Despite Omicron Surge
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has disrupted business and kept millions of people home from work. But…
How Businesses in Texas and Florida Wrestle With States’ Vaccine Backlash
The Biden administration’s attempt to impose a sweeping vaccine rule for private employers last year was met with…
How Facebook Is Morphing Into Meta
Mr. Zuckerberg has since turned to Mr. Bosworth for major initiatives. In 2012, Mr. Bosworth was given the…
Restaurants Ditch Phone Lines, Making Employees’ Lives Easier
Harley Esposito, 30, was surprised when she couldn’t find a phone number for Hotel Greene, a mini-golf, bar…
U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in 4th Quarter, Capping a Strong Year
Even so, the average business owner “sees a very strong environment right now,” said Oren Klachkin, the lead…
Fed Signals Rate Increase in March, Citing Inflation and Strong Job Market
Federal Reserve officials signaled on Wednesday that they were on track to raise interest rates in March, given…
For Skiers, a Winter of Discontent
“Is it just me, or do some of the lifties look older this season?” asked my husband as…
Omicron’s Economic Toll: Missing Workers, More Uncertainty and Higher Inflation (Maybe)
Covid-related absences are creating headaches for businesses that were struggling to hire workers even before Omicron. Restaurants and…
A Fight Over Rooftop Solar Threatens California’s Climate Goals
Some energy experts say utilities would not be able to produce or buy enough renewable energy to replace…
Workers at REI Store in Manhattan Seek to Form Retailer’s Only Union
Employees at an REI store in Manhattan filed for a union election on Friday, making the outdoor equipment…