Category Archives: Labour
US economy grows 6.4% in Q1, and it’s likely just the start
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of the year, setting the stage for what economists believe may be the strongest year for the economy in about seven decades.
US jobless claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week, a sign that layoffs declined and the job market is improving.
Business Highlights: Big Tech legislation, mortgage overseer
___ House panel pushes legislation targeting Big Tech’s power
Manitoba moves into first step of COVID-19 reopening plan ahead of schedule
WINNIPEG — Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to church and meet with larger groups as the province brings in the first step of its COVID-19 reopening plan ahead of schedule. "This week Manitobans met and surpassed vaccination
Help wanted: Labor crisis plagues US restaurant industry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sherry Villanueva’s family of Santa Barbara restaurants employed 350 people before the pandemic took hold and darkened dining rooms across California. Now, with the state’s economy officially reopened, about 250 workers are back on t...
Business Highlights: Jobless claims, ‘Obamacare’ survival
___ US jobless claims tick up to 412,000 from a pandemic low
One million chickens euthanized during labour dispute at Quebec slaughterhouse
MONTREAL — The head of an association representing Quebec chicken producers says it is unacceptable that one million chickens have been euthanized during an extended labour dispute at a slaughterhouse near Quebec City. The Exceldor co-operative closed ...
‘A slippery slope towards cartel-like conduct:’ New report on grocery wage fixing
Canada's competition laws should be changed to prohibit cartel-like practices and wage-fixing deals in the country's grocery sector, a new report by the House of Commons industry committee says. The report comes a year after Canada's big three grocers ...
Commons committee calls for reshaping of EI to cover gig workers, self-employed
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is recommending a boost to the value and duration of employment insurance benefits, and expanding the system to cover gig workers and the self-employed. Its report Thursday also asks whether special benefits, such ...
N.L. government’s $505-million aid for Terra Nova a good deal, energy minister says
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A $505-million lifeline that helped keep an offshore oilfield alive is a good deal for the province, the Newfoundland and Labrador government said Thursday, even if it means it would reap just $35 million in royalties