Economists say policy is suppressing growth
Between 1979 and 2024, productivity in the U.S. soared by 80.9%, while hourly pay grew by just 29.4%, according to research by the Economic Policy Institute. This trend has often …
Labor policy
Why more men are dropping out of the workforce
Men have been steadily dropping out of the workforce, especially men ages 25 to 54, who are considered to be in their prime working years. According to the U.S. Bureau …
East Coast port strike fears grow as key labor union meetings begin
Shipping yard equipment sits parked near containers at the Port of Virginia APM Terminal in Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A series of key labor meetings …
America’s demand for skilled electricians is entering a boom
Portland Press Herald | Portland Press Herald | Getty Images The demand for electricity to power homes, factories, office buildings, data centers, EVs, utilities and other parts of daily life …
Greece defends six-day work week, says it is an ‘exceptional measure’
The Parthenon temple is seen empty due to heatwave in Athens, Greece on June 12, 2024. Costas Baltas | Anadolu | Getty Images The Greek government has defended its new …
American workers, and bosses, can’t find the turn off switch
Heath Korvola | The Image Bank | Getty Images Earlier this year, at least for a moment, it seemed like American office workers might be poised to earn a right …
Paid time off for pregnant women could go national as work movement
Paid leave for prenatal care is poised to become a national women’s health initiative. That’s now that New York has become the first state to mandate a standalone entitlement to …
Unions, with power, popularity rising, are still losing a big battle
Members of the United Auto Workers, or UAW, Local 230 and their supporters walk the picket line in front of the Chrysler Corporate Parts Division in Ontario, California, on Sept. …
McDonald’s, Chipotle prepare for fast-food worker battles in 2024
Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images There will be no fooling California fast-food workers come April 1. That’s the day they can honestly believe the minimum wage …