US Steel lays off more than 1K as it indefinitely idles Illinois plant

The steelmaker first idled production at the Granite City site in September, laying off 400 workers.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 30, 2023

Volunteering doesn’t just make workers feel warm and fuzzy. It also increases engagement.

With volunteerism on the rise, more workers are engaged in yearlong tidings of good will.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 27, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

70% of the US workforce could benefit from apprenticeships. Why aren’t more people interested?

Apprenticeships remain outside the mainstream, but broader adoption could open up a cohort of trained workers for manufacturers.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 21, 2023

Bobcat to build first Mexico manufacturing site

The $300 million Monterrey factory will help grow the company's North American production capacity by 20%.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 20, 2023

Continental to lay off thousands of employees

The supplier plans to cut automotive spending by over $400 million annually as it restructures its business amid the transition to electric vehicles.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 20, 2023

OSHA proposes 3M pay $312K for Wisconsin plant’s safety violations

Inspectors investigated the Prairie du Chien site after a worker died getting caught in a fiber roll machine.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 17, 2023

Unilever to close two Long Island plants

The CPG giant will lay off 169 workers and move beauty and personal care product production to other facilities in its U.S. network.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 17, 2023

Manufacturers must ramp up efforts to keep frontline workers, survey finds

Companies are using initiatives like flexible schedules to appeal to employees and curb high turnover rates, according to a PwC survey.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 17, 2023

LG Energy Solution to lay off 170 in Michigan

The phased cuts will begin next month due to transitions in the company's production lines. 

By Kate Magill • Nov. 16, 2023

Make a plan ‘right now’ for $55K overtime rule, attorney says

Companies should know whether they will reclassify workers or raise wages should DOL finalize its proposal, Cozen O’Connor’s Mariah Passarelli recommends.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 16, 2023

Labor Department’s proposed overtime rule change receives pushback

Commenters on the rule suggested the agency reduce the minimum increase threshold, delay the rule’s enactment or abandon it altogether.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 15, 2023

Michelin to lay off 1,400 employees, end tire production in Oklahoma

The site couldn’t keep up with the evolving automotive market and is set to wind down operations starting next year.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 15, 2023

Pfizer to close New Jersey office amid cost cuts

The drugmaker is laying off workers across at least five states this year as demand for its COVID-19 drugs falls. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 13, 2023

How military veterans can fill the manufacturing labor gap

As the industry pushes to fill more than 600,000 open roles, veterans offer unique skillsets and leadership qualities to step into manufacturing careers.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 10, 2023

J&J orthopedics subsidiary undergoes layoffs at Colorado facility

DePuy Spine will cease manufacturing at the site as the medtech giant restructures its strategy in the sector.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 9, 2023

Siemens Healthineers to lay off 300 workers, move some manufacturing to Ireland

The moves are part of a larger restructuring plan as its diagnostics business faces economic challenges.

By Ricky Zipp • Nov. 8, 2023

The job hunt is frustrating. How can employers fix it?

With more than 600,000 manufacturing jobs unfilled in September, the solution may lie in improved communication between HR managers and candidates.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 7, 2023

IRS bumps 401(k) contribution limit to $23K for 2024

The $500 increase affects all salaried employees, whether at manufacturers, warehouses or other employers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 6, 2023

Truck bed cover maker to close 2 California facilities, lay off over 200

Leer Group will move the Woodland site’s production to a new facility in Mexico.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 3, 2023

California poultry processors face preliminary injunction for violating child labor laws

Children were found working long hours on production lines at Exclusive Poultry and two other companies.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2023

Toyota Motor North America raises autoworkers’ wages 9%

The company also reportedly halved the time required to earn top pay from eight to four years.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 2, 2023

Stellantis, Unifor reach tentative agreement, ending autoworkers strike in Canada

The automaker agreed to largely the same terms as Ford Motor Co. and General Motors, raising base wages 20% for production workers and 25% for skilled trades.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 31, 2023

Changing perceptions: Manufacturing’s top recruitment and retention challenges

More than just compensation, Manufacturing Institute President Carolyn Lee says workers want a strong culture and opportunities to grow in their career.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 30, 2023

The Ford-UAW deal features $8B in plant upgrades. Here’s where the money’s going.

The investments will include the introduction of new EV models at four facilities.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 30, 2023

GM, UAW last of the Detroit 3 to reach tentative deal

The deal comes after the UAW expanded the strike to another GM plant and Stellantis reached a tentative agreement with the union over the weekend.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 30, 2023