Here's why Biden can't do much to prevent an auto strike
President Joe Biden may hope the United Auto Workers union will not strike the nation's three unionized automakers. But right now about all he can do is hope.
2023-09-08 04:27
Chevron faces two-week total strike at Australia LNG projects
By Renju Jose SYDNEY Workers at Chevron's Gorgon and Wheatstone liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Australia plan
2023-09-05 09:29
Chevron poised for mediation talks to avert Australia LNG strike
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Mediation talks to avert strikes at U.S. energy major Chevron's two major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in
2023-09-04 10:26
South Korea needs more babies and workers. It's hoping foreign housekeepers will fix that
As South Korea struggles to get young people interested in marriage and kids, authorities are trying a new tack: importing foreign workers to carry some of the household burden.
2023-09-02 07:47
Australian gig workers to get right to negotiate minimum pay, conditions
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY Australian gig workers will be able to negotiate for minimum pay and conditions under
2023-08-31 13:55
Millions of salaried workers would get overtime pay under Biden administration proposal
Some 3.6 million salaried workers would newly qualify for overtime pay under a proposed rule unveiled by the US Department of Labor on Wednesday. It would guarantee overtime pay of at least time-and-a-half for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 a week, or about $55,000 a year.
2023-08-31 03:27
Unions notify Woodside they may strike at key Australia gas platforms
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY (Reuters) -Unions at Woodside Energy Group's North West Shelf offshore gas platforms on Sunday announced plans
2023-08-20 13:24
'It was a death trap.' These workers died in triple-digit heat. Now their loved ones demand change
As the US faces the hottest summer in human history, workers whose jobs are outdoors are at extreme risk of heat-related dangers, including death. CNN spoke to the family members of two Texas workers who died in heat as high as 119 degrees.
2023-08-19 17:28
Chevron, Woodside say no updates on Australian LNG wage talks as unions file safety complaint
By Lewis Jackson and Alasdair Pal SYDNEY Woodside Energy and Chevron said on Thursday there were no updates
2023-08-17 12:55
Woodside, unions remain at odds over wages at Australia's largest LNG facility
SYDNEY Woodside Energy said on Wednesday "positive progress" was being made on wage disputes at Australia's largest liquefied
2023-08-16 12:21
Australia regulator allows union to ballot workers for strike at Chevron LNG platform
SYDNEY Australia's labour regulator cleared the way for strike action at Chevron's Wheatstone platform if workers vote in
2023-08-14 14:26
It's not just actors: Over 11,000 city workers will strike in LA on Tuesday
City employees represented by local union SEIU 721 working in sanitation, at the city's port at at Los Angeles International Airport will strike for 24 hours, with picket lines forming in front of City Hall and LAX.
2023-08-08 08:57