General Electric Is Moving Its Headquarters To Boston: Report
GE will announce its relocation from Connecticut Thursday, ending a fierce competition to woo the conglomerate.
Supreme Court Tackles Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association: What’s At Stake For Public-Sector Unions And Workers?
The U.S. Supreme Court is re-examining whether public-sector unions can charge mandatory fees to nonmembers.
Xiao Gang, Architect Of China's Circuit-Breaker System, Grilled By Cabinet Officials
After Chinese stocks plunged this week, the now-suspended circuit-breaker is being blamed for exacerbating the situation.
Family Dollar CEO Howard Levine Is Leaving Company After Sale To Dollar Tree
The move by CEO Howard Levine had been expected since a $9.2 billion merger with Dollar Tree.
December Jobs Report: How Many Gig Economy Workers Are There, Really?
A study says 14.4 million people, including Lyft and Uber drivers, derive significant income from it, but many experts are unconvinced.
Minimum Wage: New York City Raising Pay For City Employees To $15 An Hour
A pay increase for city workers comes amid a flurry of minimum wage hikes across the country.
Mining Deaths Fall To Historic Low In 2015
The number of U.S. miners who died in workplace accidents last year fell to 28, the lowest figure on record.
December Jobs Report: As Commodity Prices Sink Worldwide, American Workers Feel The Pinch
As worldwide energy and metals prices plunge, workers on the production side are losing their livelihoods.
New York Gov. Cuomo Issues Executive Order To Remove Homeless People From Streets During Freezing Temperatures
Gov. Andrew Cuomo authorized state officials to move people to shelters, by force if necessary, during freezing temperatures.
Panama Canal Expansion To Be Complete By May, Panama’s President Juan Carlos Varela Says
Already behind schedule, the $5.25 billion project would enable nearly tripling the size of the ships that could traverse the canal.
Americans Are Angrier Than They Were Last Year: New Poll
Most of the country is angry, and no longer believes the American dream exists, according to a new survey.
Ukraine Ramps Up Trade War With Russia: Ukraine Bans Russian Food Imports In Tit-For-Tat Response
After Russia banned food from Ukraine, Kiev responded to Moscow with a similar measure of its own.
As Hillary Clinton Prepares To Unveil New Tax Plans, Previous Proposals Have Occupied A Political Middle Ground
Her previous plans fall somewhere between those of her top primary opponent Bernie Sanders and the GOP field.
US Military Contractors Accused Of Breaking Labor Laws By Former Role Players Of Middle Eastern Origin
Workers were on-call 24 hours a day in mock villages with no running water or electricity, according to the lawsuit.
Murray Energy Expected To Lay Off Hundreds Of Coal Miners
At least 690 workers will soon lose their jobs at the Ohio-based company, according to the United Mine Workers of America.
Ski Season: For Resorts In The Northeast, Warm Winter Weather Brings Headaches
In the U.S. Northeast, warm temperatures have kept people off the slopes. But resort operators remain hopeful for busy months ahead.
Pep Boys Deal: Carl Icahn Calls $1.03 Billion Takeover A 'Terrific Opportunity'
The activist investor outbid the Japanese auto parts giant, agreeing to pay more than $1 billion for the auto repair chain.
KaloBios Pharmaceuticals, Drugmaker Tied To Martin Shkreli, Is Filing For Bankruptcy
After firing its embattled CEO — who faces securities fraud charges — KaloBios Pharmaceuticals now seeks bankruptcy protection.
Walter Energy Can Cancel Labor Contract, Retiree Benefits: Federal Bankruptcy Judge
A judge ruled Alabama-based coal company Walter Energy can throw out health and pension obligations to nearly 3,000 retirees and their dependents.
Minimum Wages To Increase In 14 States By New Year's Day
California, New York and a dozen other states will lift their hourly minimum wage beginning Thursday or Friday.
Nursing’s Workplace Safety Crisis: Bill Aims To Fix Astounding Level Of Job-Related Injuries
Legislation in Congress is aimed at preventing injuries to medical staff by requiring hospital policies that prohibit lifting patients.
Transgender Workers: New York City Expands Efforts To Crack Down On Discrimination
Recently unveiled guidelines make New York City's anti-discrimination law one of the strongest in the country.
Amid A Successful Holiday Season For Retailers, Shoppers Look For Last-Minute Deals On Super Saturday
Consumers have come to expect last-minute deals and took advantage of them this weekend.
Jimmy Carter's Grandson, Jeremy Carter, Dies At Age 28
The former U.S. president shared the news of his grandson's death with his regular Sunday-school class in Plains, Georgia.
EU And US Financial Regulators Appear To Soften Stances On Long-Standing Dispute
American and European regulators have long wrestled over how to oversee the derivatives market, but the bout could soon be over.
Blast Hits Syrian Military Bus In Damascus
At least 10 people were reportedly wounded in an explosion in Damascus Sunday.
China's Renminbi Is Plunging At A Historic Rate, Raising Fears For Chinese Economy
The continuing depreciation of the Chinese renminbi boosts the business of exporters, but fuels market concerns over the strength of the country's economy.
Why The Uber, Lyft Driver Union Push Could Disrupt The Gig Economy
California may follow Seattle's unprecedented move to extend collective-bargaining rights to independent contractors such as Lyft and Uber drivers.
BlackBerry Corp. Soars After Earnings Defy Analysts' Expectations
The Ontario-based technology company aims to rely increasingly on software revenue rather than sales of handset devices.
Bernie Sanders Picks Up His Most Important Labor Endorsement Yet With Nod From Communications Workers Of America
The Democratic presidential candidate has won backing from one of the country's largest private sector unions.
