Hundreds of Chevron workers went on strike in California. Workers decided to go on strike after United Steelworkers Union and Chevron failed to reach an agreement. Negotiations failed among Chevron and union Chevron Corp oil refinery removed union workers ahead of beginning of first labor strike. More than 500 United Steelworkers members were laid off […]
Department of Labor and Works (DWP) unveiled its plans to close dozens of offices across the United Kingdom. Therefore, this may put more than 1,000 civil servant jobs at risk of losing their jobs. 1,100 jobs are at risk The government is planning to close 42 DWP offices by the end of June this year. […]
P&O Ferries, a leading UK ferry operator has laid off 800 employees on Thursday with immediate effect. The company’s farriers were at stand still without any staff on Friday. P&O Ferries is owned by DP World which is a Dubai based shipping company. They used their website to confirm that there will be significant disruption […]
Leading UK cyber security experts have called on women to be each other’s allies and support. Moreover, they have also encouraged women to join the cybersecurity sector. The Celebrating Women in Cyber Security and Breaking Down Barriers online conference, held on International Women’s Day (March 8). It had a diverse panel of field experts. These […]
The latest employment numbers in United States is showing a resurging labor market. U.S. employers are creating more job opportunities and unemployment numbers are also down. However, women have seen an uneven and slower recovery. 1.1 million women workforce is missing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Survey has shown that the employment […]
Texas oil and gas industry witnessed gain of more than 1,000 between December 2021 and January 2021. In addition, the sector has created more than 15,000 positions in the past year. Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported these number citing Current Employment Statistics report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. TIPRO’s […]
Workers at three warehouses in the New York City and Washington D.C. metro areas walked off the night shift on Wednesday. They have put in a coordinated effort to press their demand of $3 per hour increase in their wages. Moreover, they are also demanding reinstatement of 20-minute rest breaks. Night-shift workers at two warehouses […]
Barrel production company Kentucky Cooperage has announced to expand their existing used barrel operation in Marion County. The company will expand more than $4.1 million to the expansion. Moreover, the new investment will also create up to 20 full-time jobs. Expansion of existing facility The expansion will add another 41,000 square feet to their existing […]
Passage Bio has announced to reduce their headcount by 13%. Moreover, they will also cut their funding to save cash and will prioritize their R&D. Changes in management roles Passage Bio is a Philadelphia-based gene therapy developer. The company has recently decided to cut down 13% of their workforce. This means that between 15-20 employees […]
Korean renewables constructor SeAH Wind is planning to invest £300m in a new turbine factory in North East England. In addition, the expansion is likely to create more than 2,000 jobs in the region. The company is planning to make the new site operational by 2026. SeAH Wind will produce 150 steel monopiles a year when […]