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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 Dec. 19, 2024
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    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 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. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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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
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    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 Dec. 17, 2024
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    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
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    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 Dec. 16, 2024
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    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 Dec. 13, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    Boeing resumes 737 Max production

    The company has been slow to resume manufacturing post-strike as it works to address systemic quality issues.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    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 Dec. 11, 2024
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    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 Updated Dec. 9, 2024
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    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 Dec. 4, 2024
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    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
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    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 Dec. 2, 2024
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    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 Nov. 27, 2024
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    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
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    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 Nov. 22, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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 Updated Nov. 21, 2024
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    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 Nov. 19, 2024
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    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 Nov. 19, 2024
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    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 Updated Nov. 19, 2024
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    $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