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Manufacturing injury, illness worker rate sank 10% in 2023: BLS
Respiratory illnesses among industry workers dropped a massive 84%, according to the agency.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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What Trump’s reelection could mean for the IRA
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and stop offshore wind development, but environmental groups say his administration could benefit from both.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a regulatory activity slowdown, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Industry leaders react to Trump presidential win
Manufacturing trade groups are pledging to work with Donald Trump to strengthen the industry’s economy.
By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 6, 2024 -
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White House to launch R&D competition for AI in chip manufacturing
The up to $100 million in funding will target university-led collaborations to drive more sustainable semiconductor production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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California chosen for second CHIPS R&D facility
The design and collaboration facility is expected to drive more than $1 billion in research funding over the next 10 years.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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8 manufacturers set to produce cold-climate heat pumps
Companies such as Bosch, Carrier and Daikin participated in the Energy Department's challenge to improve heat pump performance in cold weather.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Trump could curtail CHIPS Act funding if reelected
The former president is calling for higher tariffs instead of subsidies to incentivize companies to build semiconductor factories domestically.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Future of IRA hinges on upcoming election, experts say
Republicans are likely to look for aspects of the law they can walk back in order to add money to the federal budget.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Boeing’s chaos and other haunting manufacturing stories from 2024
From SK Battery’s repeated safety violations to Boeing’s door plug incident, here are some of the top manufacturing horror tales in 2024 thus far.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Carrier proposes $730M PFAS settlement with Kidde-Fenwal
The firefighting foam manufacturer will use some of the funds from the settlement to pay its creditors as part of a bankruptcy plan.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Small factories, big fines: Tackling OSHA compliance
Small firms face higher average compliance costs, but understanding key safety standards and how to foster a strong safety culture can avoid employee injuries and hefty citations.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Final IRS guidance for semiconductor tax credit includes solar ingot and wafer manufacturing
“The White House is wisely addressing the fact that the overwhelming majority of solar panels manufactured in the world are done so by companies in China,” said Danny O’Brien, president of corporate affairs at Qcells.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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DOL says workplace AI should focus on employee needs
The agency’s guidelines say responsible AI use in the workplace should prioritize employees and improve working conditions.
By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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White House opens $1.6B CHIPS advanced packaging competition
Applicants can receive up to $150 million and have until Dec. 20 to submit their concept papers.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Rizo Lopez Foods barred from manufacturing after listeria outbreak investigation
The injunction stems from the Food and Drug Administration’s probe into a multi-year, multi-state outbreak of infections linked to the company.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit
Judge Ada Brown issued the decision in August, holding that the agency’s ban violated the law and exceeded the commission’s statutory authority.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution
Under the agreement, Ford will move the Mustang Mach-E battery production from Poland to Michigan to remain eligible for the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Hemlock Semiconductor scores $325M in CHIPS funds
The chipmaker will use the money to construct a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Hemlock, Michigan, a critical material for chip and solar panel production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Labor Department recovers $132K in back wages from California tortilla maker
La Flor de Mexico shuttered its facility and failed to pay minimum wage and overtime to 72 workers, the agency said.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Infinera secures $93M CHIPS funding
The money will be used to expand semiconductor production of photonic integrated circuits with new facilities in California and Pennsylvania.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Biden-Harris administration opens tariff exclusion process for some manufacturers
Solar manufacturers are among those set to benefit from the exclusions from upcoming Section 301 tariff hikes.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York
The silicon wafer and device chip facilities are expected to create over 5,000 jobs in the two states.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Hailiang Copper Texas cited $253K by OSHA
An investigation found the copper tubing manufacturer’s Houston-area plant exposed workers to dangerous contact with moving parts and caused a partial amputation in March.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices
The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 14, 2024
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