Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner after disappointing job numbers
President Trump ordered the firing of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing July jobs report revealed a slowdown ...
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NFLPA controversies: What to know about Lloyd Howell, JC Tretter resignations
The NFLPA has recently faced significant turmoil, leading to the resignation of executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. and president JC ...
Trump’s immigration crackdown causing labor shortages to California’s construction industry, builder says: “They’re hiding”
Labor Shortage in LA ConstructionIn Los Angeles, construction sites are experiencing significant labor shortages, with general contractor Jason Pietruszka reporting ...
Stephen Jones: Former Labor assistant treasurer named Australia’s ambassador to the OECD
Former Labor assistant treasurer Stephen Jones has been appointed as Australia's ambassador to the OECD in Paris, effective September, following ...
Employers added 147,000 jobs in June as U.S. labor market continues to defy expectations
Employers in the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations and indicating a resilient labor market despite slowing economic ...
Microsoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees
Microsoft is set to lay off approximately 9,100 employees, about four percent of its workforce, with significant impacts on the ...
Wyoming troubled teen ranch settles suit for $2.3 million after forced labor accusations
A federal judge approved a $2.3 million settlement for a class action lawsuit against Trinity Teen Solutions, a now-defunct program ...
Raids in California rattle immigrant communities — including those in the US legally
SummaryIn Los Angeles, federal immigration raids have led to the detention of over 100 workers, including Jacob Vasquez, a warehouse ...
Google is offering employee buyouts in Search and other orgs
Google is initiating a "voluntary exit program" for US-based employees in its Search organization and other divisions, but not for ...
Anthony Albanese says Labor will fight ‘frustration’ in government and deliver on election promises, in National Press Club address
In his first major speech since securing a second term, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address growing public cynicism towards ...
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