Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as labor secretary

DOL’s plans are still evolving, though there are hints the agency may be assuming a more pro-worker stance than in certain Republican administrations given support from unions such as the Teamsters.

By Emilie Shumway • March 12, 2025

CNH lays off nearly 400 as tractor demand wanes

The workforce reductions at plants in North Dakota and Minnesota are driven by ongoing challenges affecting agricultural machinery companies.

By Nathan Owens • March 11, 2025

Labor market ‘frozen in place’ amid Trump uncertainty, economists say

Construction may be the "canary in the coal mine" as tariffs and potential deportations disrupt working activity, UKG’s Edward Hearn said.

By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2025

HP, Microchip announce thousands of layoffs

Frito-Lay and CNH Industrial are also cutting jobs as as President Trump’s trade policies inject uncertainty into global markets.

By Kate Magill • March 5, 2025

Fertilizer maker Two Rivers Terminal fined $394K following worker death

The company is appealing the fine, as well as two other cases brought by the state of Washington related to safety violations.

By Nathan Owens • March 4, 2025

First Quality Tissue to establish $984M Ohio manufacturing plant

The facility will create more than 400 jobs in Defiance and produce ultra-premium towel and tissue products.

By Sara Samora • March 4, 2025

What Chavez-DeRemer’s hearing may have revealed about DOL apprenticeship plans

Lori Chavez-DeRemer said during her confirmation hearing that one of the president’s top priorities is “expanded apprenticeships.”

By Caroline Colvin • March 3, 2025

Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI

Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation. 

By Kate Magill • March 3, 2025

Bridgestone to shutter Tennessee radial tire plant

The LaVergne facility closure is part of the manufacturer's cost-savings plan as companies prepare for tariff uncertainty.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 28, 2025

Deere lays off 119 workers at Iowa plant

The tractor giant has struggled with waning sales and inventory challenges, resulting in a string of workforce reductions over the past year.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 26, 2025

Boeing adds more layoffs in Alabama, South Carolina

The cuts add to nearly 5,100 layoffs across 11 states announced by the aircraft maker in recent months.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 24, 2025

Isuzu to establish $280 million commercial EV South Carolina plant

The automaker’s investment will convert the Piedmont facility to manufacture gas and battery-powered N-series and diesel-powered F-series trucks.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 21, 2025

Tariffs threaten Goodyear’s continued sales rebound

The tire manufacturer said the proposed levies on Canada and Mexico would impact its sourcing operations from the two countries.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 20, 2025

Freyr Battery cancels $2.6B Georgia battery factory plans

The company is pivoting to focus on solar cell production instead, with plans to build a manufacturing site in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 19, 2025

Blow Pop maker plans $98M Tennessee plant expansion

Candy manufacturer Charms said it will hire 62 workers and bolster its Covington distribution center as part of the investment.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 18, 2025

Bill to abolish OSHA has ‘zero chance’ of becoming law, attorney says

The legislation from Rep. Andy Biggs is unlikely to gain traction, according to an employment lawyer. But federal headcount reductions and regulatory pauses could have an effect.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 12, 2025

Goodyear to cut 850 jobs at Virginia plant

The workforce reduction is part of the tire manufacturer’s plan to repurpose its Danville facility, focusing on rubber mixing and aviation tire production.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 11, 2025

What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market

While the labor market has cooled off, experts said an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 6, 2025

GlobalFoundries names new CEO amid leadership changes

In addition to the appointments of Tim Breen and Niels Anderskouv as chief executive and COO, the semiconductor giant’s chairman of the board is stepping down after 12 years in the role.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 6, 2025

HB Fuller plans to slash production, offload 27 plants by 2030

The adhesive manufacturer is expecting to close or sell 16 facilities by the end of 2025 to shore up costs.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 5, 2025

Cargill, Foster Farms to close turkey plants as demand wanes

The closures, which will lead to layoffs of more than 1,600 people, come as bird flu ravages farms and consumer appetite continues to decline.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 4, 2025

Nissan offers buyouts as US production scales back

The automaker plans to cut shifts at its Smyrna, Tennessee, and Canton, Missouri, manufacturing plants.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2025

Dow plans 1,500 layoffs in $1B savings plan

The move is part of the company's plan to address a rocky operating environment, including high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 31, 2025

Manufacturing industry outlook 2025: the year ahead in regulations, technology and labor

The Trump administration is set to bring big changes to the industry, which could affect chipmakers, food producers and others. 

By Kate Magill • Jan. 31, 2025

Goodyear hires SVP of global manufacturing, supply chain

Don Metzelaar will lead the tire maker’s global operations group after the company decoupled the unit from its technology team.

By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2025