Labor: Page 27

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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
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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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    Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

    Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for labor, chemicals, emissions, trade policy and more.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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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
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    Utz to close Alabama factory

    The snack brand said it would lay off 175 workers when it shutters the facility in July, part of an effort to cut costs.

    By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2023
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    Nearly half of U.S. companies can’t fill open positions

    45% of hiring managers have open positions, with a lack of experience and hard skills driving the gap.

    May 1, 2023
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    Tyson Foods lays off 10% of corporate employees

    The job cuts mark the third major cost-cutting measure by the largest U.S. meat processor in recent months.

    By Chris Casey • April 28, 2023
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    3M to restructure, lay off 6,000 worldwide

    The news follows the 2,500 jobs the company cut in January.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    How to manage the complexity of fair overtime distribution

    What is overtime equalization? Discover how improving your overtime policies can boost retention.

    By Sean Solomon, Shiftboard • April 24, 2023
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    Medtronic targets June closure of Epix facility, will lay off 59 employees

    The shutdown is part of the medical device maker's broader push to consolidate its manufacturing and supply chain network.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • April 20, 2023
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    HB Fuller shutters 2 facilities as it restructures manufacturing network

    The adhesive maker’s production overhaul is part of a broader cost-cutting plan that included 300 layoffs and sourcing shifts.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Tyson workers go on strike at Arkansas plant set to close in May

    Employees are demanding fair working conditions, including a severance payment for production floor workers, full payment of unused vacation time and compensation for injury claims.

    By Chris Casey • April 13, 2023
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    COVID-19 vaccine syringe maker cuts 22% of workforce

    Retractable Technologies is laying off workers for a second time as U.S. demand for coronavirus shots wanes.

    By • April 11, 2023
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    Former John Deere exec named president and COO of C&C Manufacturing

    The industrial manufacturer is bringing on David Bradford as it looks to continue expanding its services and parts divisions.  

    By • April 7, 2023
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    Lucid Motors slashes 18% of workforce

    The EV maker is cutting hundreds of jobs in Arizona and California as it attempts to reduce vehicle and operating expenses.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for manufacturing

    The president's proposal includes tackling “forever chemicals” and boosting CHIPS Act funding.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, cuts 85% of workforce

    The aerospace manufacturer has secured $31.6 million in funding for its operations as it seeks a buyer amid the Chapter 11 process.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Cummins welcomes Biden, touts $1B investment in US facilities

    The president visited the auto parts maker in Minnesota to highlight federally subsidized upgrades in Indiana, North Carolina and New York.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Stagnant demand drags manufacturing industry for fifth month

    More manufacturers are reducing headcounts to contend with lower output levels.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees

    A U.S. appeals court stated the workers did not provide evidence that they contracted the virus due to the company's negligence.

    By Chris Casey • April 3, 2023
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    Wage violations among textile manufacturers remain rampant, DOL reports

    Contractors in Southern California were found to frequently underpay garment workers, in one case paying them as little as $1.58 an hour.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Packaging manufacturers announce US facility closures, layoffs in Q1

    Ball Corp. and Solo Cup maker Dart Container are among the companies trimming operations.

    By Maria Rachal • March 31, 2023
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    Biden touts US manufacturing growth during North Carolina visit

    The visit is part of the administration’s cross-country tour to promote domestic production efforts.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Vietnam-based tire manufacturer to build first US facility in South Carolina

    Tin Thanh Group intends to establish relationships with distributors and large-scale trucking operators in the country.

    By • March 24, 2023