Labor: Page 2

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    Cargill to lay off 178 workers ahead of California meat plant sale

    The company last month inked a deal to sell its Fresno meat facility to Central Valley Meat, the state’s largest beef producer.

    By Nathan Owens • June 24, 2024
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    GKN Aerospace to expand California plant

    The aircraft component maker plans to double production capacity for F-35 fighter jet canopies at its Garden Grove facility.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    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.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas

    The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Ultium Cells workers ratify UAW contract

    The Ohio plant workers approved the first battery manufacturing union deal in the U.S., according to the parties.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels

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    Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?

    Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 20, 2024
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    Deere to pay $1.1M over racial discrimination allegations

    The company was cited for allegedly discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.

    By • June 20, 2024
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    7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations

    2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.

    By Kate Tornone • June 18, 2024
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    Tupperware shutters only US manufacturing facility

    The iconic food storage company will lay off nearly 150 employees as executives worry about its ability to continue operating.

    By • June 17, 2024
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    Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says

    Heavy workloads can interfere with workers’ plans to use paid time off and vacation, may cause burnout too, said a McLean & Co. leader.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2024
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    Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations, HR pros say

    Poor succession planning and use of worker skills are worsened by bad management, according to a Mercer and Marsh report.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2024
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    Bridgestone laying off 118 workers in Des Moines, Iowa

    The move comes as the tire manufacturer contends with falling demand across multiple continents.

    By • June 13, 2024
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    Courtesy of Rocket Lab.

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    Rocket Lab to receive $24M in CHIPS funding, expand New Mexico plant

    The funds will help double solar cell production at the aerospace component maker’s Albuquerque facility.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    Hino Motors to close Arkansas plant, lay off 1,300 workers

    The truck and engine manufacturer plans to close its largest U.S. plant as it exits the auto parts business.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility

    The deal includes increased wages for Lordstown workers, which most will see immediately upon ratification.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

    The Canadian border would remain open during a strike, but shippers should plan for longer processing times.

    By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024
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    Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

    Failing to reach a deal by Friday could have meant longer processing times for shippers.

    By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024
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    Ruiz Food Products to close California plant

    The frozen food manufacturer will lay off 215 workers at its Tulare plant starting Aug. 30.

    By • June 10, 2024
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    Chemours replaces CFO

    Shane Hostetter succeeds Jonathan Lock, who resigned after an investigation found he and other top executives manipulated over $500 million in vendor payments.

    By • June 10, 2024
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    Canada border agent strike averted, for now

    The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

    By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024
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    Supply chain and management woes: Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha shortage strikes again

    One of the most popular hot sauce makers in the U.S. has stopped its production again citing difficulty in sourcing and labor.

    By Alexandra Frost • June 6, 2024
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    Stanley Black and Decker fined $222K for safety violations at Ohio plant

    The Department of Labor began investigating the Willard facility after a worker suffered severe burns while repairing an industrial oven.

    By • June 6, 2024
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    LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says

    Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries. 

    By Kathryn Moody • June 6, 2024
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    Spirit AeroSystems names new CFO

    The Boeing supplier tapped former Time Warner Cable CFO Irene Esteves as its new finance chief, following Mark Suchinski’s resignation.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Hyundai supplier site illegally jointly employed a 13-year-old: DOL

    In a statement, the automaker said the agency used “an unprecedented legal theory” to hold it accountable for the actions of its suppliers.

    By Ryan Golden • June 4, 2024
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    US finds labor rights denial at Volkswagen plant in Mexico

    Trade and labor officials found employees were denied freedom of association and collective bargaining rights after a recent union election.

    By • June 3, 2024