White House and Wall Street estimates suggested the economy could withstand a brief shutdown, with risks mounting the longer it lasts.
Tag: Organized Labor
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The Magic Number: 32 Hours
Striking autoworkers are demanding an end to the 40-hour week. It’s a change that would be good for everyone else, too.
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Trump, Weighing In on Auto Strike, Has a Mixed Legacy on Unions
The former president will be making a campaign stop in Michigan on Wednesday amid the United Automobile Workers’ strike. He has both appeased unions and sought to circumvent them.
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Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Authorize Strike at Major Resorts
Unions representing 60,000 workers across Nevada have been in talks with the resorts since April. The vote is a crucial step toward a walkout.
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Hollywood Writers to Return to Work as WGA Votes to End Strike
The leadership of the Writers Guild of America voted to end a 148-day strike. Members will start voting on the deal’s ratification next week.