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Union dispute bubbles up at Harvard Book Store
The labor dispute comes just two months after management canceled the planned second location in the Prudential Center.
US weekly jobless claims hit highest level since August of 2023, though job market is still hot
Massachusetts reported 4,569 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.
‘It’s absolute chaos’: Brigham nurses among Boston workers rallying for International Workers’ Day
Several workers groups rallied in Boston on Wednesday including hotel employees, teachers, and Uber and Lyft drivers.
About 1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
Everyday expenses and housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, are the biggest reasons why people are unable to save for retirement.
New federal rule would bar companies from forcing ‘noncompete’ agreements on employees
According to the Federal Trade Commission, 30 million people — roughly one in five workers — are now subject to such restrictions.
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
Massachusetts reported 4,484 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.
Injured workers have little recourse against rogue employers. A new bill could change that.
Proposed legislation would allow the attorney general to enforce a law holding employers accountable for trying to deny workers' comp claims.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates
Massachusetts reported 4,975 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.