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Investigators Say Kids As Young As 13 Worked In Hyundai's U.S. Supply Chain

A 13-year-old worked up to 50-60 hours a week producing parts for Hyundai SUVs, according to labor officials.
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The Price Of A Major Resource Is Rising Quickly — And It Could Be Bad

Some commentators have likened the protests in New Caledonia, which has prevented any shipments or production, to a dawning “civil war.”
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Mercedes Hired A Team Of Anti-Union Consultants To Beat Back Organizing Effort

At least 11 “persuaders” helped the automaker defeat the United Auto Workers’ union effort, records show.
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Portugal Is At War With Itself Over ‘White Gold’

European leaders want to transform this forgotten farming region into the continent's largest lithium mining operation — and locals are fighting back.
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Disneyland Workers Form Union In Landslide Election Win

The cast members who dress up as Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters voted 953-258 in favor of unionizing.
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Mercedes-Benz Workers In Alabama Reject Union

The UAW had won a historic vote at a Volkswagen plant just last month, but the loss at Mercedes could hamper its organizing plans in the South.
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Mercedes-Benz Is Sounding Desperate As Workers Vote On Union

Federico Kochlowski said he doesn't want the plant to unionize. A labor federation says the company is violating an agreement of neutrality.
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REI Employees Say The Company Is ‘Panicking’

Employees believe the retailer, known for its progressive image, is using "performance improvement plans" to force them out.
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U.S. Inflation Eased Last Month In The First Slowdown Of 2024

The cost-of-living cooled slightly after three elevated readings, likely raising hopes of interest rate cuts.
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Boeing Faces More Criticism Over Safety — This Time From Its Firefighters

The embattled aircraft manufacturer is at odds with the firefighters' union over a new contract. The union calls the lockout a safety risk.
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