Articles by Erin Slifka

Factory jobs for years paid significantly more than those in many other fields, especially for less-educated workers. That is changing, according to economists, manufacturers and federal data.

A board special committee of the electric-truck startup concluded the share sales “were made for reasons unrelated to the performance of the company.”

The push by lawmakers and regulators follows complaints about meat companies’ alleged influence over markets and farmers.

Battling heavily subsidized manufacturers, First Solar is set to build a new factory in Ohio, a mission that reveals the challenges of trying to “reshore” critical industries that moved offshore.

Semiconductor companies say they face higher costs that they are passing on to customers in some cases.

A manufacturing expansion shows that Moderna is making a big bet on an enduring Covid-19 vaccine business, as health authorities prepare for life after the pandemic lifts but the coronavirus and its variants remain.

A hot job market after a year-plus of coronavirus means more places are hiring without holding recent time away from work against candidates.

Travel demand returned more sharply than expected, and too many flights can mean more difficulties when things go wrong.

Employers competing for low-wage workers are offering signing bonuses, bigger raises and perks previously reserved for white-collar employees.