Despite productivity gains, manufacturers still struggle to find talent

Some manufacturers are diversifying their candidate pools to fill labor gaps, including by proactively recruiting women.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 5, 2023

Manufacturing remains sluggish in August: PMI reports

Industry activity is still muted, but Inflation Reduction Act-related demand could spur growth later this year.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 5, 2023

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LG Energy, Hyundai to invest additional $2B in Georgia battery cell plant

The latest investment adds to the $4.3 billion commitment announced in May and will create 400 more jobs.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 1, 2023

Pennsylvania union ratifies Wabtec contract

The new four-year agreement ends the union's 10-week strike at the Erie plant.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 1, 2023

DOL proposes $55K overtime rule threshold, automatic 3-year updates

An estimated 3.6 million U.S. workers would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule, the agency said Wednesday.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2023

Wabtec and labor union reach tentative contract agreement

If the 1,400 members vote to ratify the contract, the 10-week strike at the railroad equipment maker's Pennsylvania facility will end.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 31, 2023

Plastic Omnium invests in two hydrogen vehicle sites in Michigan

The $171 million investment follows the auto parts manufacturer's $2 billion order from a major U.S. automaker earlier this year.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 30, 2023

UAW, Ultium Cells agree to 25% wage increase

Hundreds of workers at the manufacturer's electric vehicle battery plant in Ohio will receive thousands of dollars in back pay as a result.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 29, 2023

Union members overwhelmingly approve strike at GM, Ford, Stellantis

The United Auto Workers said 97% of the 150,000 union workers employed by the Big Three voted to walk off the job if the sides can’t make a deal.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 28, 2023

Raytheon subsidiary to pay $700K discrimination settlement

Rosemount Aerospace is working with the Department of Labor to settle allegations of discrimination against 187 Black applicants at its facility in Burnsville, Minnesota.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 25, 2023

Hyundai investing $290M to upgrade Alabama assembly plant

The investment will prepare the facility to produce the fifth generation of its Santa Fe gas-powered sport utility vehicle.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 24, 2023

Ferrero to expand New York ice cream plant

The project is expected to more than double the facility's production capacity and add more than 200 jobs.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 24, 2023

As demand for solar labor surges, training standards are a key focus

The solar industry will need to triple its workforce by 2030 to meet Solar Energy Industries Association targets, requiring companies to train workers with little or no experience, according to one expert. 

By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 21, 2023

TSMC, Arizona union in talks for local worker training

The chipmaker and UA Local 469 have discussed specialized equipment installation training for the local workforce after the union petitioned to block visas for the company's foreign workers.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 17, 2023

Manufacturing megaprojects gobble up workers

From Taylor, Texas, to Licking County, Ohio, multibillion-dollar factory projects are magnifying labor woes and driving up costs.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 16, 2023

What’s the state of parental leave in manufacturing?

As manufacturers look to retain talent in a crunched labor market, more companies are evaluating their paid family leave policies. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 14, 2023

Workers say surveillance makes them less productive — if they even know about it

While employers have sought surveillance to improve remote productivity, various studies and surveys indicate that such monitoring could be counterproductive.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 14, 2023

5 scheduling strategies to reduce stress for today’s hourly workers

Looking to reduce employee turnover? Boost job satisfaction with these stress-reducing strategies.

Aug. 14, 2023

WestRock to permanently close Washington paper mill, 400 employees affected

The mill, which produces about 510,000 tons of kraft and white top linerboard and bleached pulp annually, will close by Sept. 30.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 8, 2023

UAW wants nearly 46% pay hike by 2027 from GM, Ford and Stellantis

The union is demanding a 20% upfront wage increase, plus additional annual wage increases through 2027.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 7, 2023

How the Southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

As states welcome new factories from companies like SK On and Hyundai, governments and universities are ramping workforce development programs to provide needed workers.

By Sakshi Udavant • Aug. 7, 2023

Manufacturing is in a trough, but economists say recovery is on the way

While consumer demand remains low, manufacturers are preparing for better days ahead, with slightly improved production levels and stable prices.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2023

SLB to establish Louisiana manufacturing operations in former GM plant

The technology company's $18.5 million investment in a digital infrastructure production site is expected to fuel more than 1,000 jobs in the state.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 1, 2023

Wabtec says Pennsylvania plant strike costs chipped away at profit margins

Over 1,000 workers at the Erie plant have been on strike since June 22.

By Sara Samora • July 31, 2023

TSMC delays Arizona facility opening, citing a lack of specialized labor

The semiconductor maker says it is struggling to find workers with expertise in chip equipment installation.

By Kate Magill • July 27, 2023