UAW threatens to strike Ford truck plant in Kentucky if local issues aren’t resolved
The union said "core issues" at the plant include health and safety as well as "Ford's continued attempts to erode
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Nike to lay off 2% of employees, cutting more than 1,500 jobs during broad restructuring
Nike is cutting 2% of its current workforce, or more than 1,500 jobs, as it looks to redeploy its resources
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This millennial is paying down her student loans while her employer funds her 401(k): It ‘doesn’t feel real’
Amber Steeves was in disbelief when she learned her company would match student loan payments with 401(k) contributions. Now she's
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Economists say the labor market is strong — but job seekers don’t share that confidence. Here’s why
More than half of unemployed adults say they are burned out from searching for a new job. Experts suggest it
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Okta to lay off 7% of staff, about 400 employees
Identity management company Okta said on Thursday in a message to employees that it would lay off 400 employees, about
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Labor unions, with power and popularity rising, are still trailing on one big battle
Labor union big wins in 2023 included battles at GM, Ford and in Hollywood, but for all the success, the
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Florida is the No. 1 state to retire in 2024—No. 2 is nearly 2,000 miles away
In 2024, Florida returned to the No. 1 spot on WalletHub's "Best and Worst States to Retire" list. Here are
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The U.S. has no federal bereavement leave. What to know about options at work when someone you love dies
The U.S. has no federal bereavement leave policy, but workers in mourning still have options. Here's what they should know.
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Electric vehicle maker Polestar to cut around 450 jobs globally
Electric car maker Polestar Automotive Holding plans to cut around 450 jobs globally, or about 15% of its workforce, amid
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