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Trump wants to create manufacturing jobs. His tech allies invest in robots to do the work.

ABC News
“Automation is something we’ve seen for a long time,” said Philipp Kircher. “Whether it’s the companies that currently support the U.S. president or not, somebody would be doing this innovation, maybe slightly slower.”
Trump wants to create manufacturing jobs. His tech allies invest in robots to do the work.

Is striking a new norm in healthcare industry?

Audacy
Local labor expert Art Wheaton says these strikes are becoming more common and have proven effective in many cases, but it's also risky.
Is striking a new norm in healthcare industry?

What to know about Empire Wind, the wind farm now allowed to resume construction

ABC News
"Offshore wind is particularly well-suited to New York because most of NY’s electricity is consumed in NYC and it’s difficult to get power into the city from upstate," said Lara Skinner, executive director of the Climate Jobs Institute.
What to know about Empire Wind, the wind farm now allowed to resume construction

This Illinois town aims for economic revival – but will Trump tariffs help?

The Christian Science Monitor
Art Wheaton, director of labor studies, explains why tariffs aren’t a simple fix for economic development.
This Illinois town aims for economic revival – but will Trump tariffs help?

Cooking the books? Fears Trump could target statisticians if data disappoints

The Guardian
“There are a number of changes to the civil service that make it much easier for the administration to try to interfere with the activities of the statistical agencies and that worries me,” says Erica Groshen, senior labor market advisor at ILR.
Cooking the books? Fears Trump could target statisticians if data disappoints

New pope's name signals focus on work issues

Law 360
Patricia Campos-Medina, executive director of the Worker Institute, discusses Pope Leo XIV's inauguration as a hopeful moment for unions and workers.
New pope's name signals focus on work issues

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