Labor
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Deep Dive
What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
The U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former official said.
By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2024 -
EPA awards $160M grants for clean construction materials
The Inflation Reduction Act funds will support 38 projects chosen to develop materials with low-carbon emissions.
By Sara Samora • July 24, 2024 -
Trendline
How manufacturers are approaching workforce development
A wave of tech and investment changes are reshaping how manufacturers strategize around workforce recruitment and training. Read up on the latest trends.
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Keurig Dr Pepper to close Virginia K-Cup plant
The shuttering of the facility will impact 379 workers as the company ramps production at a South Carolina site.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2024 -
Biden announces more investments in workforce development, apprenticeships
The funding aims to create training pipelines, reach underserved communities and enhance public-private partnerships across in-demand fields.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024 -
Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production
The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.
By Eric Walz • July 22, 2024 -
Manufacturing and workforce innovation
How mentoring programs help manufacturers build a future workforce
Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.
By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024 -
Jelly Belly to close North Chicago plant, lay off 66 workers
The parent company will move production to a nearby facility, according to parent company Ferrara Candy Co., which also makes Nerds and SweeTarts.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 18, 2024 -
Q&A
3 questions for Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves
The leader tells Manufacturing Dive how the agency is helping connect manufacturers with resources to grow the industry in the U.S.
By Sara Samora • July 17, 2024 -
LS GreenLink USA to build $680M subsea cable plant in Virginia
The Chesapeake facility aims to meet demand for submarine power cables for offshore wind projects.
By Sara Samora • July 16, 2024 -
Deere lays off 345 more workers in Iowa
The tractor giant has cut more than 1,500 employees at factories across two Midwest states over the past year in response to slowing equipment demand.
By Nathan Owens • July 15, 2024 -
JSW Steel investing $110M to upgrade Houston-area plant
The funds will renovate the Baytown, Texas, facility to produce monopile “clean steel” plates for the expanding U.S. offshore wind energy sector.
By Sara Samora • July 15, 2024 -
Manufacturing and workforce innovation
Remote work: How manufacturers are experimenting in a hands-on industry
Manufacturers are strategizing how to integrate work-from-home policies to boost retention, but doing so is tricky in an industry that requires in-person labor.
By Megan Ruggles • July 15, 2024 -
Employer support for flexible work remains strong: SHRM
Employers should streamline leave policies to address employee needs, the Society for Human Resource Management said.
By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2024 -
DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 12, 2024 -
3M CFO to resign at month’s end
Monish Patolawala is leaving to begin his post as the CFO and EVP at food and beverage manufacturer ADM on Aug. 1.
By Sara Samora • July 11, 2024 -
Enso to build $500M carbon-neutral EV tire factory
The London-based startup aims to phase out fossil fuel-based raw materials from its tires by 2030.
By Sara Samora • July 9, 2024 -
WestRock breaks ground on corrugated box ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin
The "highly automated" Pleasant Prairie facility is one of the packaging maker's largest investments and strategically located to serve the Midwest.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 3, 2024 -
OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment indoors or outdoors.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
Agco to lay off 6% of workforce, citing ‘weakening demand’
The farm equipment maker expects to cut its salaried workforce signicantly just days after disclosing some production in Kansas will move to Mexico.
By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2024 -
Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI
Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.
By Kate Magill • July 1, 2024 -
3 adjustments to make for the DOL overtime rule
The new rule is set to go into effect today, raising the minimum salary threshold to $43,888. Here's how to ensure you're compliant.
By Emilie Shumway • July 1, 2024 -
Condair Group to build evaporative technology plant in Virginia
The Richmond facility is part of the humidifier maker’s goal to better serve customers in the data center, market such as Microsoft and Amazon.
By Sara Samora • June 28, 2024 -
Petmate faces $279K in fines for safety violations at Texas plant
The Labor Department investigated the Arlington, Texas, facility after an employee suffered severe burns while cleaning a foam machine.
By Sara Samora • June 27, 2024 -
As LGBTQ+ allyship at work grows, persistent challenges remain
Survey findings highlighted a clear call for employers to authentically include workers, staffing agency Randstad said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 25, 2024 -
Manufacturing and workforce innovation
How a small manufacturer made a 4-day workweek make sense
Machineosaurus Manufacturing Company made the switch last fall. What it learned about the pros and cons of a shortened schedule, and why the CEO says it won't go back.
By Rebecca Heilweil • June 25, 2024