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Pilot contract negotiations go south at major airlines
Nov 3, 2022
This week, pilots at both American and United Airlines rejected tentative contract deals, and Delta pilots voted to authorize a strike if negotiations break down.
Why this Buffalo manufacturer is "a little bit excited" about an economic slowdown
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 3, 2022
The tight job market means it's been years since Matt Gehman has hired new qualified employees at MMG Industrial and Metal Locking Service.
Rebooting a multibillion-dollar business after tens of thousands of layoffs
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 1, 2022
Jerry and Lou Jacobs, co-CEOs of global hospitality company Delaware North, say inflation is a bigger concern than labor right now.
Freight railroad union rejects contract, renewing possibility of a strike
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 11, 2022
Working conditions are a major sticking point, particularly draconian schedules, for members of the third-largest railroad union.
In a show of optimism, small businesses have been doing a lot of capital spending
by
Justin Ho
Oct 11, 2022
Sometimes the spending is to stay afloat in a competitive market. And sometimes it's to take advantage of new opportunities.
Paint is still in short supply in the U.S., and more expensive
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Sep 19, 2022
Suppliers are prioritizing core products, says the owner of Ryan Amato Painting, but deep colors and clear coats can be hard to get.
American workers are becoming less productive. Blame the pandemic.
by
Justin Ho
Aug 8, 2022
It's a volatile indicator, but the trend has been downward.
For public good, not for profit.
Between COVID and pent-up vacation demand, absent workers have businesses scrambling
Jul 27, 2022
Hire more workers or do less business — the options aren't great.
Truckers block Oakland port to protest a California labor law
Jul 22, 2022
It's one more thing for a supply chain under unprecedented pressure.
Flight attendants are feeling the heat of pent-up demand and a cancellation-filled summer
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jul 14, 2022
Commuting expenses and training backlogs are just some of the problems compounding staffing shortages, union leader says.