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    Spirit AeroSystems suspends production at Kansas site due to worker strike

    The Boeing supplier took action ahead of the expiration of its contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

    By • June 22, 2023
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    OSHA says training failures resulted in Hostess plant worker’s amputation

    The employer did not train workers on lockout and tag-out procedures, according to the agency.

    By Kate Tornone • June 22, 2023
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    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Plastic container manufacturer settles discrimination lawsuit with EEOC

    Pretium Packaging will pay over $252,000 and provide annual training as part of a settlement stemming from findings that it did not hire women for certain positions.

    By Katie Pyzyk • June 20, 2023
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    How can employers create a culture of safety? The Department of Labor wants to know

    The agency said it wants to hear how employers are trying to increase worker participation in safety programs, as well as steps they’re taking to reduce injuries and fatalities.

    By Kate Tornone • June 16, 2023
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    Manufacturers are anticipating a recession: NAM survey

    Despite fears of a downturn, many are still expecting growth, said Chief Economist Chad Moutray.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Garments, textiles among most at-risk of being manufactured with forced labor: report

    In Walk Free’s 2023 Global Slavery Index, project leaders analyzed which items may have forced labor hidden in their supply chains.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 8, 2023
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    Second chances: How one Indiana program is breaking down employment barriers in manufacturing

    Delaware County’s Jump program connects people in the criminal justice system with local companies in an effort to reduce recidivism and fill labor gaps.

    By • June 8, 2023
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    NAM urges Biden to intervene as West Coast port disruptions unfold

    The trade association said prolonged discussions may have vast ripple effects for the economy, and exacerbate inflation.

    By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2023
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    GM pours over $1B into 2 Michigan manufacturing sites

    The automaker's investments come ahead of union contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    Purdue alliance to launch semiconductor coursework for Indian students

    The new agreement aligns with U.S.-India initiatives to strengthen chip collaboration between the two countries.

    By • June 5, 2023
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    Master Lock to close Wisconsin plant, lay off 375 workers next year

    United Auto Workers called on the company to reverse its decision.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Manufacturing needs demand boost to avoid layoffs, economists warn

    May's PMI showed supply chain factors improving in the industry, sparking hopes of a late-year rebound.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Ball to close New York beverage can plant

    For months, the company has said that the closure was possible and products manufactured in Wallkill could be made elsewhere.

    By Katie Pyzyk • June 1, 2023
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    Energizer to spend $43M on equipment, hiring in North Carolina

    The investment comes months after workers were notified about closures of the battery maker's Wisconsin plants.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    Symbotic outsources manufacturing, ceases Montreal operations

    The shift is part of a broader cost-cutting plan at the robotics company.

    By • May 19, 2023
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    East Penn Manufacturing found guilty of labor law violations, will pay $22M in back wages

    The ruling against the battery maker is among the largest wage verdicts in the Labor Department’s history.

    By • May 18, 2023
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    How one employer tried a 4-day workweek for factory workers — and why it didn’t stick

    Experimenting with flexibility can be good in the long run, even if it doesn’t quite work as expected, experts said.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    White House launches manufacturing workforce programs

    The administration's aim is to create pathways to manufacturing jobs as major projects in growing sectors get underway.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    3M fires longtime executive for ‘inappropriate conduct’

    Michael Vale was fired weeks after his appointment to the newly created role of group president and chief business and country officer.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    How data is helping manufacturers streamline hiring

    Experts say leveraging analytics can help companies more accurately fill roles and stay competitive.

    By Sakshi Udavant • May 15, 2023
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    Summer is a dangerous time for workers. It doesn’t have to be.

    With summer days quickly approaching, employers should address heat-related hazards. Learn how to help keep workers safe during the hottest days of the year.

    By Duane Duhamel, Director of Health, Safety and Environment, ISN • May 15, 2023
  • A workplace poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is displayed featuring the EEOC logo.
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    EEOC sues metal manufacturer LeachGarner for alleged sex discrimination

    The agency claims the company segregated jobs by sex and underpaid female workers compared to their male counterparts.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    General Mills to close Blue Buffalo plant in Iowa

    The closure comes as the CPG giant works to improve supply and service levels within its pet food business.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    TSMC hires over 900 employees for Arizona semiconductor factory

    As the Taiwan-based chipmaker grows its global footprint, hiring and developing talent are a top priority for the company, CEO C.C. Wei said on an earnings call. 

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Manufacturing industry performance holds largely stable in April

    S&P Global's PMI index registered growth for the first time since October 2022, but economists remain uncertain about the future.

    By • May 1, 2023