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cnbc.combusiness1 hr ago
Lucid Group to Cut U.S. Workforce by 18 Percent, Eliminate COO Role, and End Second Shift at Arizona Factory
Lucid Group said Monday it will reduce its U.S. workforce by about 18 percent and eliminate the chief operating officer position. The moves are expected to deliver $158 million in annual savings.
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upi.combusiness5 hrs ago
Bank of Korea Says Semiconductor Bonuses Add Minor Inflation Risk While Energy Prices Remain Main Driver
The Bank of Korea on June 17 said large performance-based payments in the chip sector could raise production costs and boost consumer demand. The assessment follows recent profit-sharing deals at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Euronewspolitics9 hrs ago
EU Pay Transparency Directive Takes Effect June 7
The European Union implemented its Pay Transparency Directive on June 7, 2026, requiring companies to disclose pay ranges in job postings and report gender pay gaps. The rules apply to both private and public employers across the bloc.
New York Postpolitics21 hrs ago
General Motors Replaces Over 1,000 Workers With 50 Cobots at Factory Zero
GM installed 50 collaborative robots at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant, replacing more than 1,000 workers. The move follows repeated production pauses tied to slowing EV demand.
citizen.co.zascience21 hrs ago
Israel Adjusts Experience Rules for West Bank-Trained Imaging Technicians but Keeps Separate Licensing Tracks
The Health Ministry adjusted experience calculations and exam standards after the 2024 Imaging Law led to hundreds of dismissals. Peripheral hospitals continue to report staffing shortages.
reason.compolitics1 day ago
Brazil Chamber of Deputies Passes Amendment to Cut Workweek to 40 Hours
The lower house approved a constitutional change that would require two paid rest days and reduce the weekly hours cap from 44 to 40. The measure now moves to the Senate.
Al Jazeeraworld1 day ago
South Africa Plans Fines Up to $61,700 for Hiring Undocumented Workers While Allowing Legal Foreign Labour
Johannesburg shop owner Junaid Mohammed pays below the legal minimum wage and hires only foreign nationals. A draft plan would fine businesses up to 1 million rand for employing undocumented workers.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
Railroad Union Spent Over $18 Million From 2017 to 2024, Report Says
The American Accountability Foundation examined spending by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division, which represents 37,000 rail workers. The union disputed the findings.
focustaiwan.twsports2 days ago
NFL Creates Practice Squad for Officials and Eases Postseason Eligibility Rules
The league will create a new practice squad for officials and expand its coaching staff. The changes follow negotiations with the NFLRA and build on offseason training already underway.
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upi.combusiness2 days ago
South Korea Tech Bonuses Prompt Central Bank Inflation Alert
The Bank of Korea said large performance bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix could spread into broader wage growth. Shares of major department-store operators have risen sharply on expectations of higher luxury spending.
riotimesonline.comfinance2 days ago
Bolivia government signs labor pact with Cob union
The agreement aims to end a strike that halted economic activity. Officials said the pact addresses union demands after weeks of disruption.
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New York Postbusiness2 days ago
JBS USA to Close Philadelphia and Memphis Plants, Cut 2,000 Jobs
JBS USA is shutting beef plants in Philadelphia and Memphis this week, eliminating 2,000 positions as part of a consolidation plan. The company also reported wider quarterly losses amid rising beef prices.
mlbtraderumors.comsports2 days ago
MLB Proposes Amateur Draft Changes That Would Cut Signing Bonuses by $150 Million and Add International Draft
Major League Baseball offered a plan at Thursday bargaining that would bar high school players from the domestic draft, add an international draft, and shrink annual signing bonuses by more than $150 million.
newrepublic.comfinance3 days ago
Laid-Off Tech Workers Start Solo Firms as Job Growth Hits Highest Three-Month Average Since 2024
Two women who lost corporate roles in 2024 started their own firms and report meeting or exceeding revenue targets. Broader data show rising self-employment alongside mixed job-quality findings.
financialpost.comfinance3 days ago
U.S. New Jobless Claims Fall but Four-Week Average Rises
Applications for unemployment benefits declined by 4,000 in the week ending June 13. The four-week average edged higher while continuing claims rose.
insightsonindia.comfinance3 days ago
Mexico Amends Constitution to Cap Workweek at 40 Hours by 2030 and Shield Workers From After-Hours Contact
The change grants 13.5 million workers the right to ignore employer communications after hours. Implementation must be completed within four years.
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nypost.comtechnology3 days ago
Gallup Survey: Tech Workers Using AI Monthly Face 6 % Layoff Risk vs 18 % for Less Frequent Users
A February survey of more than 23,000 U.S. workers found tech employees who use AI at least monthly had a 6 percent predicted layoff probability, versus 18 percent for less frequent users.
nypost.comsports4 days ago
WNBA to Play 50 Regular-Season Games Starting in 2027 After New Labor Deal
The league will add six games to its schedule starting in 2027, following a new collective bargaining agreement that raised the salary cap and introduced the first $1 million player contracts.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
52% of Different-Sex Couples With Children Both Worked Full Time in 2025; 23% Had Full-Time Father and Homemaker Mother
Pew Research Center data released Tuesday show record dual full-time employment among different-sex couples with children under 18.
Japan Timesai5 days agoUpdated
Indian Workers Film Household Chores to Train AI Robots
Thousands of workers in India are recording everyday tasks to help develop AI-powered humanoid robots for future household work. Some earn just over two dollars per hour of video.
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yna.co.krai5 days ago
Rainbow Models File Lawsuit Over Suspected AI-Generated Images
Rainbow told its fashion models last June that fewer staff would be needed due to AI. Models later reported seeing images resembling them in poses they said they did not make.
riotimesonline.comfinance5 days ago
Negotiated Wage Growth Expected to Hold Near 2.6 Percent Through 2026
Forward-looking indicators show negotiated wage growth remaining stable at around 2.6 percent by the end of 2026. The latest reading leaves prior projections unchanged.
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ESPNsports5 days ago
NHL Launches Investigation Into Babcock Resignation From Blue Jackets
The league opened a review after the players' union requested one last week. The probe centers on Babcock's September 2023 departure before coaching a game in Columbus.
insideevs.combusiness5 days ago
Rivian Lays Off Under 2% of Workforce in Sales and Marketing Days After R2 Deliveries Start
Rivian laid off staff in sales, marketing and customer teams on Tuesday. The company said the moves support efforts to reach profitability.
politics5 days ago
Operating Engineers Local 138 Endorses Mike LiPetri in Race Against Rep. Tom Suozzi
The 1,500-member union endorsed the Republican challenger backed by President Trump. The race is rated Lean Democrat by the Cook Political Report.
insideevs.combusiness5 days ago
Rivian Begins R2 SUV Deliveries and Lays Off Hundreds of Workers
The electric vehicle maker cut less than 2% of its workforce as it seeks to narrow losses. The move follows the launch of its lower-priced R2 model and comes after the elimination of a federal EV purchase incentive.
The Hollywood Reporterai6 days ago
QVC Hosts File for Union Election with NLRB
Thirty-two QVC hosts filed for a union election after SAG-AFTRA requested voluntary recognition. The petition cites generative AI concerns and seeks collective bargaining.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days ago
Faster Labor Contracts Act Passes House with Some GOP Support, Faces Senate Republican Opposition
The bill cleared the House on June 9 and now faces Senate review, where Sen. Bill Cassidy said he cannot support it over concerns about abortion and transgender coverage.
news.sky.compolitics6 days ago
Unison leader, expelled from Labour, urges party to adopt more progressive policies or risk losing to Reform UK
Andrea Egan, elected Unison general secretary in December 2025, told delegates in Brighton that Labour must adopt progressive policies or lose support to Reform UK.
marketwatch.compolitics7 days ago
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain Seeks Re-election Amid Federal Monitor Criticism
Fain enters the 2026 election after leading a 2023 strike that produced 25 per cent wage gains. Several rivals have announced campaigns.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics7 days ago
Strike by 300 CPKC signals workers enters third week as labor board prepares to hear union complaints
Approximately 300 CPKC signals and communications employees have been on strike for two weeks. The union and railway will appear Monday before the Canada Industrial Relations Board over contractor complaints.
finance4 days ago
Steven Lowe Accepts Administrative Assistant Role After Layoffs from StubHub and Boxed
The 41-year-old Brooklyn resident took a restaurant host position at $22 an hour before accepting an administrative assistant role paying 60% to 70% less than his prior salary.
businessnews.com.aufinance7 days ago
Australian Regulator Denies Inpex Request to Halt Ichthys LNG Strike
The Australian Fair Work Commission rejected Inpex's bid to suspend industrial action at the Ichthys LNG facility. The regulator found the planned stoppages would not cause significant economic disruption.
marketwatch.comworld7 days ago
Report: 6 million US small-business owners to retire by 2035, with some selling to workers
A growing number of retiring owners are transferring firms to employees through trusts and stock plans. Investment funds for these deals rose 78 percent last year.
Al Jazeeraai8 days ago
Big Tech plans $740 billion in AI spending while announcing over 118,000 layoffs
Companies announced a 69 percent jump in capital expenditures while cutting more than 118,000 jobs. Adoption of AI tools reached 18 percent of U.S. firms by the end of 2025.
nerdwallet.comworld8 days ago
Directors Guild Reaches Tentative Four-Year Deal With Studios, Pending Board and Member Approval
The Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers agreed on a four-year contract on June 10, 2026. The pact still requires national board and membership approval.
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ai8 days ago
Meta Data Scientist Laid Off After Less Than a Year Considers Career Shift
A 24-year-old data scientist at Meta was laid off in May after months of uncertainty. The layoff prompted her to reconsider traditional corporate roles and explore alternatives including AI startups and content creation.
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days ago
Commerce Secretary Visits U.S. Steel Plant One Year After Nippon Acquisition
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick toured the Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 2026. The visit marked the first anniversary of the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel, which included commitments for capital investment and employment levels.
business8 days ago
Fair Work Commission Rejects Inpex Bid to Halt Strikes at Ichthys Facilities
The commission ruled that planned stoppages at Inpex's Darwin operations do not pose the economic or safety risks claimed by the company. More than 400 workers continue protected industrial action after rejecting the latest pay offer.
channel4.compolitics8 days ago
England Resident Doctors Suspend Four-Day Strike After Government Pay Offer
The British Medical Association called off industrial action set for Monday after ministers proposed a 6.6 per cent average pay rise and new training posts. The deal will go to a member ballot in the coming weeks.
eco-business.comworld10 days ago
UN Labour Body Adopts First International Agreement on Digital Platform Workers
The agreement, reached Friday at the UN's International Labour Organization, sets standards for digital platform workers in the gig economy.
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politics10 days ago
Unions Win Labor Backing for Strikes That Could Cost BHP Over $120 Million Daily at Port Hedland
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King and WA Premier Roger Cook voiced support for workers at Australia's busiest iron ore port. A June 23 meeting between the ETU and BHP is scheduled.
citizen.co.zapolitics10 days ago
Portugal, Italy Lead EU Countries in First-Quarter Strikes
Portugal recorded 234 strikes in the first quarter of 2026, followed by Italy with 190, Spain with 108, and France with 105. The actions centered on transport, education, healthcare, and public administration.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics11 days ago
Italian Prosecutors Investigate U.S. Contractor Over Low Wages at Milan Consulate Site
Italian authorities are examining pay practices at a $350 million U.S. consulate project in Milan. Five former workers reported receiving less than promised wages after deductions for housing and food.
New York Postpolitics11 days ago
Senators Launch Inquiry Into Unemployment Insurance Payments in New York, California, Massachusetts
Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Scott are investigating improper unemployment insurance payments in three states, citing up to $666 million in New York losses and setting a June 24 response deadline.
Semaforai11 days ago
Union federation outlines state-level AI strategy
The AFL-CIO plans to focus on state and local AI legislation and to make the technology a central issue in upcoming elections. The federation's president said the group does not support proposals for government equity stakes in AI companies.
gamereactor.euai11 days ago
Beijing Cleaner Paired With Tall Wheeled AI Tidying Robot
@AFP reported that Beijing cleaner Lin Meiqiong was paired with a tall, wheeled robot equipped with AI-powered tidying skills.
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The Independentworld11 days ago
U.S. Contractor Cooperates With Italian Probe Into Milan Consulate Labor Payments
Foreign workers building a new $350 million U.S. Consulate in Milan say they received as little as $1.80 an hour after being promised far higher wages. Italian authorities arrested two Caddell Construction managers and are investigating the Alabama firm for labor exploitation.
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The Hollywood Reporterbusiness11 days ago
Hollywood Unions Reach Four-Year Labor Deals With Studios
The Directors Guild of America finalized a tentative four-year contract on Tuesday. Three other major unions also concluded agreements without strikes or public disputes.
thehindu.compolitics11 days ago
AFL-CIO Convention Concludes in Minneapolis on June 10, 2026
The labor federation wrapped up its gathering as the UAW prepares to meet next. Union political involvement remains under discussion.
Wiredtechnology11 days ago
Former Meta Worker Detained by ICE After May Layoffs
A laid-off Meta worker was detained by immigration authorities in recent days. Internal company messages indicate the detention occurred in El Paso, Texas.
abcnews.go.comfinance11 days ago
BLS Nominee Tells Lawmakers Agency Data Follows Established Procedures, Not Political Direction
The nominee said data collection and analysis rely on documented methods and internal review rather than political direction during a congressional hearing.
thehackersparadise.combusiness12 days ago
AI Delivers Major Individual Productivity Gains and Rising U.S. Labor Productivity, But Company-Wide and Aggregate Impacts Remain Limited So Far
Business Insider reported that some engineers complete work faster with AI tools, yet surveys and earnings data show limited effects on overall productivity so far.
hollywoodreporter.comworld12 days ago
Hollywood Directors Reach Four-Year Tentative Contract Agreement
Directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services. The deal covers compensation, working conditions, and other terms. Details of the agreement have not been released.
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Nprbusiness12 days ago
House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act on 230-193 Vote, Sending Union Arbitration Bill to Senate
The measure sets strict timelines for first-contract talks after union elections and now moves to the Senate.
New York Postworld12 days ago
Labor Department Recovers $9 Million in Fraudulent New Jersey Unemployment Claims from Pandemic Era
Federal investigators identified more than 53,000 fraudulent unemployment claims in New Jersey and are returning over $9 million to U.S. coffers. The case is part of a broader review of nearly $1 billion in potential pandemic-era fraud.
Los Angeles Timespolitics12 days agoUpdated
SoFi Stadium Food Workers, Legends Hospitality Reach Tentative Deal Averting Strike Before World Cup
UNITE HERE Local 11 and Legends Hospitality agreed on wage increases and job protections for 2,000 workers, ending a strike threat days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue.
business13 days ago
Salesforce Cuts 86 Jobs Across Agentforce, Mulesoft, and Marketing Cloud as Agentforce Tops $1B ARR
A California WARN notice listed the reductions in sales, administration, and technology roles. The company had eliminated fewer than 1,000 positions in January.
Semaforworld13 days ago
UAE Hiring Sentiment Swings Sharply as 25% of Firms Plan Cuts but Large Companies and Key Sectors Remain Optimistic
A ManpowerGroup survey of 546 employers shows hiring sentiment in the UAE has shifted sharply negative in three months.
finance13 days ago
Tools for Humanity to Cut Some Roles as Part of Strategy Shift
The iris-scanning startup said it will adjust staffing levels after an internal review. The company has raised hundreds of millions of dollars and reached a $2.5 billion valuation but has not detailed a revenue plan for its Orb device.