Despite stubbornly-high inflation and slowing economic woes, the economy has added 263,000 jobs and kept the unemployment rate at a low 3.7%. This rate - a 57-year low - is baffling to some economists. The Federal Reserve has maintained aggressive interest rate hikes in an effort to stamp out inflation, and the labor market has continued to add jobs, month-after-month.
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits dropped last week, undoing nearly half of the previous week's spike.
In the fast-paced world of logistics, FedEx and UPS are making some big changes.
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to cut the standard U.S. workweek from 40 to 32 hours over four years, without reducing pay.
Amazon, along with SpaceX and Trader Joe's, is challenging the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in legal filings.
Cruise, the robotaxi company, has announced the layoff of 900 employees following the firing of nine executives amid the fallout from an October incident involving a pedestrian.
In October, U.S. job growth decelerated partly due to strikes by the United Auto Workers (UAW) against major Detroit car manufacturers, resulting in a drop in manufacturing payrolls.
The United Automobile Workers (U.A.W.) president, Shawn Fain, has proposed that other labor unions align their contract expirations with the U.A.W., emphasizing solidarity in collective bargaining efforts.
Young professionals like Gen Z and millennials are redefining work-life balance, seeking greater flexibility, remote work options, and more time for personal pursuits.
One year after the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), a Kharon report reveals that approximately $1.7 billion worth of shipments destined for the United States have been detained.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has been using CEO pay increases as a central argument in their negotiations with Detroit's three major automakers.
The recently ratified labor contract between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is expected to exert wage pressure on other logistics companies, including FedEx.
On May 11, 2023, Canada passed the Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act, which requires Canadian businesses to demonstrate due diligence in minimizing the risks of forced and child labor in their supply chains.
The historical activist roots of the Labor Day holiday are particularly evident this year, with labor unions actively challenging working conditions across various industries.
International distributor NRS Logistics has announced plans to construct its inaugural North American facility in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Since securing a $30 billion contract over five years, United Parcel Service (UPS) has experienced a surge in interest from job seekers.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding a 40% raise for its members over the next four years, matching the 40% compensation increase that CEOs of major automakers have received during the same period.
A recent survey conducted by Mission to Seafarers reveals a notable decline in the happiness of the world's seafarers in the second quarter, with working and living conditions lagging below pre-pandemic standards.
The Department of Labor has launched a three-year "national emphasis program" aimed at improving workplace hazard prevention in warehouses, distribution centers, processing facilities, and high-risk retail establishments.
The trucking industry is grappling with a shortage of technicians, and traditional approaches to recruitment and retention have yielded limited results.
The drive for supply chain transparency and accountability in combating forced labor has gained momentum, with consumers, governments, and businesses taking action.
The Port Tracker report, published by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, highlights labor concerns as a significant factor in assessing the state of US-bound container imports.
The trucking industry is facing a significant driver shortage, leading to increased costs, longer delivery times, and reduced productivity.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on President Joe Biden to find a new nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Labor.
ABF Freight System has disclosed the details of its recently reached tentative agreement with its unionized workforce.
Trucking sector expenses for parts and labor have shown signs of stabilization in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from the American Trucking Associations (ATA)'s Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc.
Cargo operations at the Port of Seattle have been halted due to coordinated work actions led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), according to a tweet from the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents terminal operators.
A recent study conducted by Sikich, a Chicago consulting firm, reveals low optimism among manufacturing industry leaders due to rising interest rates, economic challenges, and a talent shortage.
Julie Su, President Biden's nominee for Labor Secretary, faced additional scrutiny during her testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding her role in California's controversial worker classification law, AB5.
Labor fight at West Coast ports leads to ship congestion and rising commercial shipping prices, posing a risk of supply chain disruptions and potential shortages or higher prices.
The Department of Labor just ordered three cross-border logistics companies in San Diego to shell out $840,000 in back wages and fines to warehouse and transportation workers.