Philbrick: Transit workers make your holiday trips possible - San Jose Spotlight
Transportation is essential during the holidays, impacting both travels and workers' well-being. Acknowledging and supporting transit workers is crucial.
If Trump Actually Goes Through With His Deportations, Grocery Prices Will Spike Brutally
Mass deportation could lead to labor shortages in agriculture, driving up food prices and making it difficult for Trump to fulfill his promises.
Trump deportation vow causes concern in Napa Valley; immigration advocates brace for impacts
The immigrant community in Sonoma County fears deportations could disrupt essential services and impact local industries heavily reliant on their labor.
EU clash between worker shortages, anti-immigrant politics DW 11/20/2024
European countries, despite anti-immigrant rhetoric, are increasingly seeking foreign workers to address critical labor shortages.
Italy plans to recruit foreign workers, acknowledging the need to fill significant labor gaps.
The Trump campaign strategy to demonize Haitian immigrants
False narratives about Haitian immigrants highlight broader issues of xenophobia and political scapegoating.
Germany: Would-be migrant workers worried by growing racism DW 01/27/2024
Germany is actively seeking skilled workers from other countries, including Vietnam, to address labor shortages.
The German government is implementing new regulations to lower barriers for skilled workers who want to move to Germany.
If Trump Actually Goes Through With His Deportations, Grocery Prices Will Spike Brutally
Mass deportation could lead to labor shortages in agriculture, driving up food prices and making it difficult for Trump to fulfill his promises.
Trump deportation vow causes concern in Napa Valley; immigration advocates brace for impacts
The immigrant community in Sonoma County fears deportations could disrupt essential services and impact local industries heavily reliant on their labor.
EU clash between worker shortages, anti-immigrant politics DW 11/20/2024
European countries, despite anti-immigrant rhetoric, are increasingly seeking foreign workers to address critical labor shortages.
Italy plans to recruit foreign workers, acknowledging the need to fill significant labor gaps.
The Trump campaign strategy to demonize Haitian immigrants
False narratives about Haitian immigrants highlight broader issues of xenophobia and political scapegoating.
Germany: Would-be migrant workers worried by growing racism DW 01/27/2024
Germany is actively seeking skilled workers from other countries, including Vietnam, to address labor shortages.
The German government is implementing new regulations to lower barriers for skilled workers who want to move to Germany.
Taste of Chicago 2024 Will Include 40 Food Vendors Over Three Days in Grant Park
The 44th annual Taste of Chicago features CeeLo Green, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Atlas Genius from September 6-8 in Grant Park, maintaining free admission and food stalls.
In Japan, Turning the Tables on Rude Customers
Customer harassment, known as kasuhara, is increasingly being recognized and addressed in Japan's service industry.
International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September | CBC News
International students in Canada will have a 24-hour per week off-campus work limit starting September to balance labor needs and study purposes.
From film sets to farms, visa changes for foreign workers could burden some California businesses
Visa fee increases impacting California businesses
Demand for foreign labor in high-skilled fields rising
To Recruit Transit Workers, More Than Higher Pay Is Needed - Streetsblog California
Labor shortages continue to threaten public transit systems.
Better pay alone is insufficient to solve ongoing labor shortages in transit agencies.
Why Alberta is giving the tourism industry its own immigration stream | CBC News
Alberta introduces dedicated immigration stream for tourism industry to address labor shortages.
The new immigration stream in Alberta is targeted at temporary foreign workers in the tourism sector aiming to stay in Canada permanently.
Child Labor Could Solve Alabama's "Labor Shortage," Says GOP Group
Right-wing think tank API published a 2024 "BluePrint [sic] for Alabama" that includes a proposal to remove barriers for minor work authorization.
The proposal aligns with recent tendencies on the U.S. right to conscript 14- and 15-year-olds into the workforce to address labor shortages.
Republicans have been seeking to slash regulations to allow businesses to hire low-paid teenagers, with Arkansas leading the way.
Why few companies in Europe are hiring workers from abroad despite shortages
European companies, especially smaller ones, are facing labor and skill shortages more than their British and American counterparts.
Finding staff with the right skills is the biggest problem for European SMEs, affecting all sectors of the economy.
Micro companies in Denmark and Sweden had fewer problems finding staff, while medium-sized enterprises in France and Switzerland had the most difficulties.
Businesses warn Starmer UK needs foreign workers after Labour vow to cut immigration
Sir Keir Starmer vows to cut immigration to the UK, while business groups and food producers emphasize the need for foreign workers to ease labor shortages.
Money in the walls: How green, factory-based building can improve developer returns
Transitioning to factory-built green construction can offer solutions for developers facing labor shortages and high capital costs.
As Ottawa restricts temporary worker program, new refugee employment program gains traction | CBC News
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) in Canada is gaining popularity for hiring refugees as a solution to labor shortages.
Jill On Money: The high cost of parenting
Childcare costs in the U.S. are significantly high, surpassing recommended percentages of family income.