FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen and its employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal…
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Starbucks workers plan strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve
Workers at Starbucks stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack…
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
ATLANTA — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation…
Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns
At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer’s warehouse…
Owner of thermometer factory gets probation for exposing workers to mercury
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. — The owner of a New York thermometer factory was sentenced Friday to…
Stock market today: World shares are mixed, follow Wall St decline as price data disappoint
HONG KONG — World shares were mixed on Friday following Wall Street’s decline in response to…
North Korean nationals indicted in scheme using IT workers to funnel money for weapons programs
ST. LOUIS — Fourteen North Korean nationals have been indicted in a scheme using information technology…
Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their…
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 12/12/2024
U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500…
Japan’s Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business
TOKYO — Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremy Papin, who was overseeing its U.S. operations,…