Labor: Page 6
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Wolfspeed laying off 20% of workforce
The struggling chipmaker will close multiple facilities and reduce headcount in an effort to save approximately $200 million.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Manufacturing Institute expands military veterans program
Walmart is funding the program to grow its reach across veterans nationwide to translate their skills into job roles.
By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Manufacturing injury, illness worker rate sank 10% in 2023: BLS
Respiratory illnesses among industry workers dropped a massive 84%, according to the agency.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Easing worker anxiety over AI adoption
As AI transforms the factory floor, companies are addressing worker job security concerns through initiatives such as phased adoption and comprehensive training.
By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a regulatory activity slowdown, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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PepsiCo to shutter Chicago bottling plant, lay off more than 100 workers
The union representing the employees sharply criticized the closure, noting that the beverage giant failed to provide the required 60-day notice.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Boeing strike ends as union approves new contract
The strike lasted nearly two months, costing Boeing and its suppliers $9.7 billion.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Boeing, IAM reach revised tentative deal
If the labor union’s 33,000 members vote to accept the aircraft maker’s offer, they’ll return to work on Nov. 6.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI
Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Boeing’s chaos and other haunting manufacturing stories from 2024
From SK Battery’s repeated safety violations to Boeing’s door plug incident, here are some of the top manufacturing horror tales in 2024 thus far.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Small factories, big fines: Tackling OSHA compliance
Small firms face higher average compliance costs, but understanding key safety standards and how to foster a strong safety culture can avoid employee injuries and hefty citations.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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PPG to lay off 1,800 workers in cost-cutting plan
The paint and coatings company will also shutter an undisclosed number of plants as part of the strategy.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Boeing workers reject contract offer, strike continues
More than 60% of union members voted against the proposal, as the aircraft maker continues to bleed cash.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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DOL says workplace AI should focus on employee needs
The agency’s guidelines say responsible AI use in the workplace should prioritize employees and improve working conditions.
By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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International Paper to close facilities in 4 states, lay off hundreds
The recently disclosed layoffs will occur in Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Tennessee in mid-December. They build on a series of 650 layoffs confirmed last week.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit
Judge Ada Brown issued the decision in August, holding that the agency’s ban violated the law and exceeded the commission’s statutory authority.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Spirit AeroSystems to furlough 700 at Kansas plant
The move will impact employees who work on Boeing’s 767 and 777 planes at the supplier's Wichita facility.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Labor Department recovers $132K in back wages from California tortilla maker
La Flor de Mexico shuttered its facility and failed to pay minimum wage and overtime to 72 workers, the agency said.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Deere lays off nearly 300 more workers in Iowa, Illinois
The tractor manufacturer said the move is due to declining demand and unrelated to plans to shift some production to Mexico.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Manufacturing and workforce innovationFlexibility in manufacturing: Leveraging talents for skills-based hiring
Volvo and Carlisle Cos. are among the manufacturers leaning into more flexible shift work and part-time roles to recruit and retain workers.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Intel to lay off over 1,700 workers across Oregon, Arizona, California
The job cuts are part of the chipmaker’s cost savings plan to downsize 15% of its workforce and cut $10 billion in spending in 2025.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Jabil to close Kentucky plant, lay off 108 workers
The contract electronics manufacturer is closing the site after a customer shifted capacity needs to a different Jabil plant.
By Sara Samora • Updated Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Boeing to lay off 17K workers
The company is cutting jobs and curtailing production in a bid to preserve cash amid an ongoing workers’ strike.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Hailiang Copper Texas cited $253K by OSHA
An investigation found the copper tubing manufacturer’s Houston-area plant exposed workers to dangerous contact with moving parts and caused a partial amputation in March.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Clemens Food Group to close Pennsylvania pork plant
The closure comes five months after the company acquired Kunzler & Co. and its facilities in Lancaster and Tyrone.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 10, 2024
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