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Newark Air Traffic Controllers Go on Stress Leave After Near-Disaster
A frightening communications outage at Newark Liberty International Airport left air traffic controllers briefly unable to guide flights,...
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Columbia University Cuts 180 Research Jobs After Trump Slashes Federal Grants
Columbia University abruptly laid off nearly 180 researchers following a $400 million loss in federal funding. The cuts stem from a Trump...
Trump’s Budget Slashes Labor Dept Funds by 35%
In his latest budget, President Trump proposes massive cuts to the Department of Labor, especially targeting job training and the Job Corps...
Wave of States Loosens Child Labor Protections, Raising Concerns
A growing list of states has recently relaxed child labor laws, expanding hours teens can work and allowing younger individuals into previously...
US Gains 177,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Holds at 4.2%
The latest Labor Department report shows the US economy added 177,000 new positions in April, a figure that aligns with forecaster expectations...
Minnesota Health Workers Secure Major Contract, Averting Strike
Nearly 1,000 Minnesota health clerical workers avoided a planned 10-day strike after reaching a last-minute deal with HealthPartners. The two-year...
May Day Marches Demand Worker, Immigrant Rights and Threaten Strikes
Thousands took to the streets in major US cities for May Day rallies, blending traditional labor demands with calls for immigrant justice....
EA Cancels Titanfall Title, Lays Off Hundreds
Electronic Arts abruptly shut down a planned Titanfall sequel and announced layoffs affecting several hundred employees. Insiders say the studio...
Hybrid Work Gains Momentum Among Tech Startups
A growing number of tech startups are adopting hybrid work models, splitting time between traditional offices and remote setups. Leaders see this...
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