Labor: Page 2

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    ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports

    Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024
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    Talent issues — not technology — make up half of manufacturers’ top challenges

    Efforts to recruit, retain and upskill workers present major challenges for manufacturing decision-makers. 

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    Trump vs. Harris on manufacturing: A tale of 2 speeches

    In dueling remarks this week, the Republican nominee focused on tariff hikes, while the Democratic nominee talked of boosting clean energy production. 

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Wheatland Tube to shutter steel plant, lay off 237 workers

    The steelmaker says the Biden-Harris administration failed to enforce tariffs on Mexican steel imports, forcing it to close the Chicago plant.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    CHIPS Act credits should be expanded to include chip design: SIA report

    The U.S. needs to prioritize specialty chip development to compete against global players such as China and India, the Semiconductor Industry Association said.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Siemens Mobility to build New York rail car facility

    The company will produce electric train cars for Brightline West's upcoming rail system project.

    By • Sept. 24, 2024
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    GE Vernova could cut 900 jobs as it aims to curb offshore wind losses

    The energy equipment maker is taking a step back to evaluate its strategy on offshore wind as blade failures at two wind farms added to a projected $300 million loss.

    By Emma Penrod • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Defense Department awards $269M to microelectronics manufacturing

    The funds are spread across six technical areas including quantum, secure edge computing, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence. 

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Tupperware files for bankruptcy

    The iconic plastic container maker closed its only U.S. factory earlier this year and is now looking to sell the business to ensure its future.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Courtesy of The Dow Chemical Co.

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    Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration

    The funding will go towards new battery manufacturing facilities, as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.

    By • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Global hiring intentions hold steady for Q4

    While employers still face economic uncertainties, it's time to prioritize retaining workers, according to MaypowerGroup.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Salary budgets could grow at near-record pace for 2025

    Despite a drop in hiring, employers told The Conference Board that elevated salaries will continue.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Boeing freezes hiring amid strike

    The company is trying to conserve cash as it contends with the 33,000-worker strike that began Friday.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    White Castle to shutter 2 plants, lay off 98 workers

    The fast food chain is letting go of workers in Kentucky and Indiana as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing efforts.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Retrieved on the International Association of Machinists' X account on Sept. 13.

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    Boeing union workers go on strike

    The strike among 33,000 machinists began Friday morning, hobbling Boeing's production, including of the 737 Max.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    TMEIC to expand in Houston

    The solar manufacturer's new plant begins production next month and plans to relocate its headquarters to the city’s Energy Corridor.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Talking politics at work has employees wanting resources for psychological safety

    Employers can facilitate respectful dialogue and clear policies on inclusivity and professionalism, Randstad says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Big Ass Fans.

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    Big Ass Fans opens Texas plant

    The Fort Worth facility is located near some of the fan maker’s largest customers in the state, including Amazon, Coca-Cola and FedEx.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW

    The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Courtesy of Boeing.

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    Boeing, IAM reach tentative deal at Washington, Oregon factories

    More than 33,000 Boeing members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union will vote on the proposed contract on Thursday.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    ​​Standard Chartered scores $235M green loan for Texas solar plant

    The funds will back Trinasolar's development of a 1.35 million square foot plant in the Dallas metropolitan area.

    By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Wolfspeed to close North Carolina wafer factory

    The Durham closure follows an equipment facility issue that spurred a temporary capacity reduction.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Courtesy of Aurora Flight Sciences.

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    Boeing subsidiary to expand Mississippi components plant

    Aurora Flight Sciences will add 50,000 square feet, automation equipment, robotics and non-destructive inspection technologies at its Columbus facility.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Courtesy of American Battery Technology Co.

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    American Battery Technology Co. taps Rivian exec as COO

    Steven Wu will succeed Andrés Meza, whose last day was on Sept. 1.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Opinion

    Taking a strategic approach to filling the labor gap in light manufacturing

    Companies can address acute worker shortage by focusing on workforce development, training, STEM and diversifying recruitment approaches. 

    By John E. Dorer • Sept. 3, 2024