As the class struggle escalated, US union membership fell once again in 2024
That the continuing significant upturn in strike activity has led to zero growth in union membership is an indictment of the ...
Starbucks and Union Agree to Mediation in Quest for Contract
A labor agreement, covering more than 500 U.S. stores, would be the company’s first. Talks stalled last year over wages.
Jobless claims drop to lowest level in three weeks, supporting Fed’s assessment that labor market is solid
Initial jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 207,000 in the week that ended Jan. 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. It’s the ...
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows strength
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong ...
US weekly jobless claims decline more than expected
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to low layoffs though job opportunities are becoming scarce for those who are out ...