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New and Improved U.S. Labor Rules for Veterans and Disabled
New U.S. Labor Department rules are expected to alter hiring practices for war veterans and handicapped individuals at almost 200,000 federally contracted companies, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The updated regulations now …
Goodyear’s French Nightmare
US tire company spent five fruitless years trying to cut costs at its Amiens plant and being blocked. Now it’s shutting down the plant altogether, sparking political outrage
What’s on Tap for Black Friday: Strikes, Protests, Anger – Oh, and Some Deals Too!
It’s never a good idea for stores to upset customers. Considering how important the holiday period is for retailers, right now is an especially bad time to get shoppers and employees agitated. Yet this especially big week for …
Apple Agrees to Labor Reforms After ‘Serious’ Foxconn Violations
After months of growing scrutiny over its labor practices, Apple has agreed to implement reforms following an independent audit that discovered major violations in the sprawling Chinese factories that produce iPhones and iPads. …