Lightcast projects a US labor shortage by the early 2030s even as AI automates tasks, forcing leaders to redesign human roles ...

Alexander, a 19-year-old day laborer, stands at his usual spot in the Mission District in the early morning, keeping an eye out for employers who drive by. Photo by Mariana Garcia. When a truck pulls ...

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SALT LAKE CITY — An immigrant advocacy group is decrying the death of a Salvadoran day laborer in an encounter in October with Salt Lake police, hoping to draw attention to his case and the plight ...

Summer is the busiest time of the year for immigrant day laborers outside Home Depot, picking up jobs as roofers, painters and construction workers. But the usual crowd of both legal and undocumented ...

Last week the White House staged a pre-Labor Day Cabinet meeting to celebrate the administration’s supposed victories for American workers. Cabinet members took turns offering fawning, sycophantic ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Immigration agents have conducted multiple raids at Home Depot parking lots in Los Angeles. The Supreme Court ...

How can unions adapt to a new landscape of work? Seattle, Washington, 2022. If you’re looking for a bright spot in today’s political and social gloom, the union idea seems to be it. Organized labor ...