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Butter Maker Smooths Production Gaps with Flex Work Option That Lets Workers Pick Hours
Land O'Lakes had a radical idea, and it worked.
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Federal Agents Raid Food Manufacturer, Detaining People and Confiscating Documents
Witness statements conflict with law enforcement reports.
July 13, 2026
Labor
The Leaner Factory Is Already Here. The Real Question Is Whether It’s Built to Last
Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: The team knew there was a problem, but nobody had time to address it.
May 12, 2026
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The Downside of Artificial Intelligence
Manufacturing will be a big loser again, but this time it will be a white-collar “bloodbath.”
May 6, 2026
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U.S. Energy Blockade Leaves Cuban Farmers Struggling to Feed a Nation
Farming equipment is falling silent.
April 28, 2026
Labor
Quest, Atkins Owner to Cut Jobs Amid Cost-Cutting Initiative
The company said staffing would be reduced by 15% compared to its “prior plans.”
April 22, 2026
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Economists Say 'We Must Act Now' on AI’s Job Displacement Risks
July 15, 2026
As East Africa’s Oceans Change, Coastal Women Build New Livelihoods
July 8, 2026
AI Is Plowing Through the Workplace; a New Group Wants to Help People Adapt
July 8, 2026
Agility Robotics Heads to Wall Street in $2.5B Bet on Staffing Warehouses With Humanoids
June 25, 2026
In Deep-Red Idaho, Even Republicans Break With Trump on Farm Labor
June 23, 2026
Nvidia CEO Says AI Will Boost Manufacturing Jobs. A Test Will Come in Texas
June 16, 2026
The U.S. Job Market Is Strong, but Many Are Frustrated by Prospects, Rising Prices
June 8, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Climbed to 7.6 Million in April
June 2, 2026
Brazil Set to Join Other Latin American Countries With a 40-Hour Workweek
May 29, 2026
Farmers Turn to Nighttime Work as Heat Wave Empties Markets in North India
May 21, 2026
Industrial Fridge Maker Adds 200+ Jobs in Virginia
May 18, 2026
Starbucks to Lay Off 300 Corporate Workers, Close Regional Offices
May 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026
Labor
Manufacturers Cut 2,000 Jobs in April
But other sectors helped deliver a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month.
May 8, 2026
Labor
AI, Tariffs and Reshoring: What Skills and Roles to Hire Now
Manufacturing hiring has a problem and it's not a shortage of jobs.
April 23, 2026
Labor
Agricultural Work Is Dangerous, but Good Communication Can Save Lives
Research suggests that the true number of agricultural injuries and deaths may be undercounted.
April 22, 2026
Labor
Anheuser‑Busch Invests Another $300M to Upskill U.S. Workforce
The beer maker wants to upskill more than 90% of its manufacturing workforce in five years.
April 22, 2026
Labor
Scott Hudson Named CEO of BinMaster Sensors and Technologies
Hudson brings more than 10 years of leadership experience within the organization.
April 21, 2026
Labor
New Solutions to Support Workers in Financial Emergencies
If employees can’t access $1,000 in an emergency, your benefits package has a gap.
April 14, 2026
Labor
Workers at Major JBS Meatpacking Plant Win Wage Increases
The agreement comes after thousands of workers led a three-week strike at the Colorado facility.
April 13, 2026
Labor
From Digging Coal to Selling Noodles? China’s Mining Workers Face Change
Renewable energy covered almost all of the nation's growth in power demand last year.
April 6, 2026
Labor
Workers to Halt Strike at Major U.S. Meatpacking Plant
The strike was the first at a U.S. slaughterhouse since 1985.
April 6, 2026
Labor
Mars to Add 600 Jobs in Chicago
The city will be the home of Mars’ North American snacking division.
April 3, 2026
Labor
U.S. Employers Add a Surprisingly Strong 178,000 Jobs
The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast.
April 3, 2026
Labor
Chavez Abuse Claims Prompt Reflection on the U.S.'s Filipino Farmworkers
Tens of thousands of Filipinos joined the U.S. agricultural workforce in the mid-20th century.
March 31, 2026
Labor
Oil Spill Deals Blow to Fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico
Typically busy fish markets in Veracruz are virtually empty.
March 30, 2026
Labor
Strike at One of Largest U.S. Meatpacking Plants Will Continue for 3rd Week
The facility is operating at limited capacity and its owner has shifted production elsewhere.
March 27, 2026
