Tag: Labor economy
Iran oil workers strike for better wages as economy suffers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Thousands of workers in Iran’s vast energy industry have gone on strike over the past week to press demands...
Appeal seeks to let Indiana quit federal jobless programs
INDIANAPOLIS — Attorneys for the state argue that Indiana’s economic recovery will “suffer irreparable harm” unless an appeals court overturns a judge’s order that...
Biden taking bipartisan infrastructure deal on the road
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will look to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin on...
This week: Home prices, Walgreens earnings, June jobs report
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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Biden to tout economic benefits of infrastructure package
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is hoping to get the bipartisan infrastructure deal on track by highlighting its expected economic benefits, stressing the $973...
Judge: Indiana must continue federal unemployment benefits
INDIANAPOLIS — A Marion County judge ordered Friday that Indiana must continue the federal government’s unemployment benefits, putting a temporary stop to Gov. Eric...
US blocks solar components from China over labor abuses
WASHINGTON — A major Chinese producer of material used to make solar panels will be barred from the U.S. market as part of...
Help wanted: Labor crisis shocks California restaurants
LOS ANGELES — Sherry Villanueva’s family of Santa Barbara restaurants employed 350 people before the pandemic took hold and darkened dining rooms across California....
Inflation ahead? Even a top economist says it’s complicated
WASHINGTON — Two months of sharply rising prices have raised concerns that record-high government financial aid and the Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rate policies...
Lawsuit challenges Indiana governor’s unemployment decision
INDIANAPOLIS — Two legal organizations are seeking to stop Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb from dropping out of the federal program providing an extra $300...