Labor: Page 17

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    Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce

    The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Retrieved from Stellantis on October 18, 2023
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    UAW strikes: What’s next for auto manufacturers after labor deals?

    As automakers ramp up production efforts, labor challenges and geopolitical risks may continue to plague operations, according to industry experts.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Courtesy of U.S. Steel Corp.

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    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 • Updated Nov. 30, 2023
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    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
  • A PCL first period apprentice works at the Consolidated Rent-A-Car jobsite at LAX.
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    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
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    Courtesy of Bobcat.

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    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 • Nov. 20, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 17, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 16, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 15, 2023
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    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
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    Courtesy of RecruitMilitary.

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    Deep Dive

    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 • Nov. 10, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 7, 2023
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    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
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    Courtesy of General Motors.

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    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 • Nov. 3, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 3, 2023
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    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
  • A Stellantis employee assembles a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.
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    Retrieved from Stellantis North America on October 30, 2023
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    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
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    Q&A

    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 • Oct. 30, 2023