Eli Rosenberg
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Workers are pointing to high inflation as they demand larger raises
Many workers, with renewed leverage, are pointing at higher prices and demanding higher wages. → Read More
White House offers blueprint for union growth as labor movement struggles to gain ground
Union membership is near historic lows, but support for unions is high among Americans. → Read More
U.S. added 467,000 jobs in January despite omicron variant surge
The monthly report, released by the Department of Labor, stems from a survey taken in mid-January, around the time the omicron variant was beginning to peak with close to 1 million new confirmed cases each day. → Read More
4.3 million Americans left their jobs in December as omicron variant disrupted everything
The turnover is a sign of continued churn in the labor market, as the pandemic has reshaped the rhythms of the economy. → Read More
OSHA pursues new safety rule for health-care facilities after previous efforts faltered, expired
The agency, caught between groups that are skeptical of its push for more safety measures and others who want to see it regulate covid safety more forcefully, said it would go forward with a rule for healthcare facilities that might not be done by the end of the year. → Read More
Workers are out sick in record numbers, exacerbating labor shortage woes
Nearly 9 million people missed work in late December and early January as the omicron variant bit into the labor market. → Read More
U.S. economy added just 199,000 jobs in December before labor market confronted omicron’s biggest surge
The report is a snapshot of the economy from the earlier part of December, before the omicron surge had begun in force. → Read More
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh talks about new vaccine rule, labor activism and threat of omicron
In an interview with The Washington Post, the labor secretary lamented how politicized vaccines and other vaccine measures have become. → Read More
Labor shortages are hampering public transportation systems, challenging the recovery of city life
Cities, already disrupted by the pandemic, are being challenged by transportation cutbacks as bus and subway operators leave for less challenging jobs, agencies say. → Read More
4.2 million Americans quit their jobs in October as workers continued to search for better opportunities
The high quits numbers are a reflection of what is perhaps the most worker friendly climate in decades. → Read More
U.S. economy adds just 210,000 jobs in November
Overall labor market growth has been encouraging this year: The country has been averaging adding more than 500,000 jobs a month. → Read More
A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September as labor market tumult continued
Rising covid cases, problems finding child care, and better wages elsewhere have all prompted a record number of Americans to quit their jobs. → Read More
Inflation is wiping out wage increases for many workers
New data released today shows how rising prices threaten to negate wage gains made by workers during the pandemic if left unchecked. → Read More
GOP-appointed judges freeze Biden vaccine requirement after federal lawsuit
The court, composed of two judges nominated by former President Trump and one judge nominated by Reagan, said there was cause to believe there were grave legal issues with the rule. → Read More
U.S. economy added 531,000 jobs in October as hiring swelled again
The big increase came after two lackluster months. → Read More
White House vaccine rule would require companies and workers to comply by Jan. 4
Federal officials said the policy would preempt any state efforts to limit its impact. Conservative governors and attorneys general have vowed to fight the policy in court. → Read More
White House finalizes details of vaccine requirement and expects to release details this week
The rule, which is already drawing fierce opposition from anti-vaccine factions, is one of the Biden administration's most ambitious attempts to combat the pandemic. → Read More
Labor market shows signs of hiring uptick as coronavirus surge fades
With caseloads falling, the labor market is now showing some signs of a hiring boost, as employers say they're seeing more applicants in recent weeks. → Read More
As White House tries to finalize vaccine mandate, dozens of groups seek last-minute meetings
Companies like Walt Disney and industry groups have sought more clarity, while others have sought to slow the process. → Read More
Republicans gird for battle and businesses brace for details of Biden’s new vaccine rule
Workplace regulations are often met with fierce resistance by business groups. But Republicans are proving to be the biggest voice of opposition to vaccine requirements now. → Read More