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Most retailers, grocers will be open on Labor Day. Here’s what’s open and closed
WASHINGTON — The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish…
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Back-to-work order issued for 2 major Canada railroads. Union will comply, but lawsuit planned
TORONTO — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has…
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Canada’s 2 major freight railroads at a full stop; government officials scramble
TORONTO — Business and consumers throughout Canada and the U.S. were in danger of suffering significant economic harm after Canada’s…
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Possible work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railroads could disrupt US supply chain next week
DETROIT — Canada’s two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labor dispute with the…
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Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis in May
MINNEAPOLIS — The future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent weeks after the…
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Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts…
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New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when…
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Strippers’ bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers’ bill of rights, which advocates say includes the most…
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Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits remains low as labor market thrives
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits last week inched up but largely stayed at historically low levels as…
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US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels
U.S. applications for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, settling at a healthy level as the labor market continues to…
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