Tag: #labor

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amid Cooling Economy

Fed cuts rate by 25 basis points to counter cooling labor market and moderating inflation. Future cuts possible as economic growth slows.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #inflation, #labor

University of Minnesota Service Workers Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement

University of Minnesota service workers strike prompts new wage agreement after significant campus disruptions.

#labor, #strike, #universityofminnesota, #teamsters, #faircompensation

August 2025 Sees Unexpected Rise in U.S. Retail Sales Amidst Mixed Economic Signals

U.S. retail sales grow 0.6% in August 2025, beating expectations, while job growth slows and inflationary pressures intensify.

#economy, #retailsales, #inflation, #labor, #federalreserve

U.S. Faces Economic Challenges Amid Rising Unemployment and Housing Shortfall

Rising unemployment and housing shortfall pose threats to U.S. economic growth, highlighting interconnected market challenges.

#economy, #housing, #labor, #unemployment

US Department of Labor Launches Review of BLS Amid Data Collection Challenges

Inspector General investigates BLS data revisions and operational setbacks, raising concerns about economic data accuracy.

#labor, #economy, #bls, #employment, #federalreserve

U.S. Faces Historic Surge in Vegetable Prices Amid Tariffs and Labor Shortages

U.S. vegetable prices soar 38.9% in July; tariffs and labor shortages create inflationary pressure on consumer goods.

#vegetableprices, #tariffs, #labor, #inflation, #economy

U.S. Labor Market Cools as Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Internal Divisions

Job openings and hires drop in June 2025 as Fed maintains interest rates, highlighting economic challenges and political tensions.

#labor, #federalreserve, #us, #economy, #jobs

U.S. Intensifies Deportations, Sparking Labor Shortages and Protests

In July 2025, U.S. deportations caused labor shortages and protests, raising questions about immigration policy's impact on the economy.

#deportations, #labor, #immigration, #protests

Trump's Immigration Crackdown Strains U.S. Economy, Raising Concerns About Growth and Inflation

Trump's immigration policies trigger labor shortages, higher costs, and economic growth challenges in key U.S. sectors.

#trump, #immigration, #economy, #labor, #policy

Lori Chavez-DeRemer Sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Labor, Bridging GOP Politics and Labor Advocacy

Lori Chavez-DeRemer is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor, blending GOP and labor support.

#labor, #gop, #union, #politics, #chavezderemer

ILA Dockworkers Strike: The Battle Over Automation in U.S. Ports

Dockworkers' strike raises concerns over automation's impact on jobs and supply chains.

#labor, #automation, #strike, #economic impact, #dockworkers