In Nevada, Economy Tops Issues as Unemployment Remains High
The state is among a handful that will decide the presidential contest, and workers have felt increased prices at the grocery store and gas station. Source link
As Federal Reserve Readies Interest Rate Cut, Risks to Job Market Still Loom
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates this week. Recent jobs data have been a reminder that a soft landing is not yet assured. Source link
Joe Biden preps to sell the economy — to boost his legacy and help Harris
Biden is determined to convince a skeptical public that he strengthened the economy. Source link
Hollywood Movie Producers Find a Harder Time Making a Living
Corporate consolidation and technology have upended many jobs in recent decades. But few arcs are more surprising than that of the Hollywood producer. Source link
Vance’s media strategy takes a turn
He was Trump’s policy whisperer to key voting blocs. Now, he’s fueling rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating cats and dogs. Source link
Ending the Boeing Strike Won’t Be Easy. Here’s Why.
The vehemence of workers over wages and other issues caught the company and union leaders off guard. Source link
Gaza Debate Reopens Divisions Between Left-Wing Workers and Union Leaders
Last week’s Democratic National Convention surfaced differences over the war in Gaza that could widen fissures between labor activists and union officials. Source link
Has the Spread of Tipping Reached Its Limit? Don’t Count on It.
Both major presidential candidates propose exempting tips from taxes. That could encourage more reliance on tipping, and leave workers vulnerable. Source link
For Generations of Alaskans, a Livelihood Is Under Threat
Something is broken in the economics of the state’s fishing industry and the communities that have long depended upon it. Can Washington come to the rescue? Source link
Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.
A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators. Source link