Labor News

US hospitality jobs fell in June, surprising analysts who expected the World Cup to lift hiring.

Former England bowler Liam Plunkett made his professional baseball debut for the Oakland Ballers, striking out a batter in a minor league game.

Former governors Eric Holcomb and Gina Raimondo launched RAISE US, a bipartisan coalition aimed at helping workers and employers prepare for AI-driven job disruption.

Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old on vacation with his family, died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, renewing debate over whether the rides should be banned.

Italian prosecutors are investigating alleged labor exploitation at the construction site of the new U.S. Consulate in Milan, where foreign workers say they were paid far less than promised.

The article examines Cambodia as a major hub for online scam operations that use forced labor, exploit foreign job seekers, and face an uneven government crackdown under domestic and international pressure.

Kevin O’Leary and other AI leaders were celebrated at a Washington gala even as public concerns grew over data centers, job loss, and the risks of chatbots and election misuse.

SoFi Stadium workers, represented by Unite Here Local 11, have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike just before Los Angeles hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract with studios and streamers, bringing more labor stability to Hollywood after the 2023 strikes.

The U.S. labor market stayed strong in May, with job growth beating forecasts even as the Federal Reserve faces pressure from higher inflation and energy costs after the Iran war.

Nippon Dynawave’s Washington state paper mill explosion led to the recovery of all missing workers, and investigators are still looking into what caused the deadly incident.

Spain is moving to legalize more than 500,000 undocumented immigrants, offering a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump’s deportation-focused approach in the U.S.

As the World Cup nears in Southern California, worries that ICE could be present at games are pushing Latino vendors and stadium workers to choose between earning money and feeling safe.

The LIRR strike is still underway, and the MTA is warning that Monday’s commute could be badly disrupted as it pushes shuttle plans and talks resume.

Building trades unions are backing the fast-growing data center boom, teaming up with tech giants and state leaders as AI projects bring more construction work, training, and political fights.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump’s Cabinet after a White House announcement tied her exit to allegations of misconduct and a move to the private sector.

Lawmakers, including Anna Paulina Luna and Norma Torres, say Congress lacks a safe and fast way for staff to report sexual misconduct, and they want stronger rules and oversight.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to recruit gamers into the Federal Aviation Administration as the U.S. works to fix a shortage of air traffic controllers.

President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay all of its employees despite the shutdown.

President Donald Trump is weighing more Cabinet changes after recent firings signaled a broader reshuffle in his administration.