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Nearly 400 manufacturing workers died on the job in 2023
A worker died every 99 minutes across all industries in the U.S. last year, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 19, 2024 -
2024 manufacturing labor trends: A look back
Manufacturers experimented with four-day workweeks, flexible schedules and artificial intelligence to meet workforce challenges this year as the industry continues to grow.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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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.
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Workers fear skills will be obsolete within the decade, report says
Employers can nurture the proficiencies needed to compete in the new market by offering training, the Global Labor Market Conference study said.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Sausage maker cited by OSHA 3 years in a row
Dean Sausage Co.'s latest safety and hazard violations at its Alabama meat processing facility led to $103,000 in fines.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 17, 2024 -
DOE closes $9.6B loan for Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture
The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., including two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024 -
Boeing to invest $1B to expand South Carolina 787 Dreamliner production
The airplane maker plans to ramp manufacturing up to 10 planes a month by 2026 at the North Charleston Dreamliner facilities.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 16, 2024 -
Boeing plans another 122 layoffs in South Carolina, California
The cuts add to nearly 5,000 layoffs across 11 states announced by the aircraft maker in recent weeks.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 13, 2024 -
More than half of leaders haven’t trained in AI, survey shows
A lack of training could negatively affect security, privacy and corporate competitiveness, General Assembly says.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Butterball to shutter Arkansas turkey plant, lay off 180 workers
The closure adds to a wave of layoffs in the agriculture industry as weaker sales continue to hurt profits across the sector.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2024 -
Quality control at Boeing
Boeing resumes 737 Max production
The company has been slow to resume manufacturing post-strike as it works to address systemic quality issues.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 11, 2024 -
Microchip Technology to close Arizona plant, cut 500 jobs
The chipmaker will pivot production capacity to its Oregon and Colorado facilities as it navigates a demand downturn.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2024 -
Boeing to cut nearly 800 workers in Alabama, Florida, Virginia and Washington
The layoffs are part of the aircraft maker’s plans to reduce 10% of its workforce as it tries to preserve cash after a costly year.
By Sara Samora • Updated Dec. 9, 2024 -
Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline
The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2024 -
What to do if immigration agents come to your jobsite
The incoming Trump administration has promised to step up workplace raids. Here’s how companies can prepare.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
Gelsinger served as chief executive for nearly four years, leading the chipmaker as it struggled to turn around its manufacturing business.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2024 -
e-Storage subsidiary to build $712M plant in Kentucky
Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing is establishing a cell, module and packaging facility and is set to begin production in 2025.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Johns Hopkins surgeon Makary is Trump’s pick to lead FDA
A prolific medical research and author, Martin Makary criticized the FDA and CDC for their decision-making during the pandemic, although he describes himself as pro-vaccine.
By Jonathan Gardner , Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Trailer maker Faymonville Group to build Arkansas facility
The company is investing more than $100 million to establish its first U.S. trailer manufacturing plant in Little Rock.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Thermo Fisher eliminating 160 jobs, closing Massachusetts facility
A factory in Lexington will close and employees at Cambridge and Plainville plants will be laid off starting in January.
By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility
The latest job cuts follow the automaker's earlier layoff announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Boeing to lay off more than 3,500 across 7 states
The bulk of the job cuts are in Washington and are part of the company's plan to trim its workforce by 10% after a bruising strike.
By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 21, 2024 -
Sumitomo Rubber to lay off 1,380 workers, close New York tire plant
The Japan-based company ceased production at the Tonawanda plant on Nov. 7 and plans to import tires from other global facilities.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024 -
White House invests $285M in first CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute
The Durham, North Carolina, facility will focus on using digital twins to advance semiconductor production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 19, 2024 -
Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant
The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.
By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 19, 2024 -
$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 18, 2024