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Wage Gains at Factories Fall Behind Growth in Fast Food

June 22, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wage Gains at Factories Fall Behind Growth in Fast Food
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.

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Lordstown Motors Executives Sold Stock Ahead of Reporting Results

June 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lordstown Motors Executives Sold Stock Ahead of Reporting Results
A board special committee of the electric-truck startup concluded the share sales “were made for reasons unrelated to the performance of the company.”

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Meatpacking Industry Faces Overhaul Push in Washington

June 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meatpacking Industry Faces Overhaul Push in Washington
The push by lawmakers and regulators follows complaints about meat companies’ alleged influence over markets and farmers.

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Can America’s Solar Power Industry Compete With China’s? One Firm Tries

June 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Can America’s Solar Power Industry Compete With China’s? One Firm Tries
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.

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Free Sunshine Lamp Trolley Pass from Joplin Public Library

June 21, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – An exciting new incentive is being offered for those who sign up in the Joplin Public Library (JPL) at 1901 E. 20th Street (20th and Connecticut) for the Summer Reading Program that […]

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Chip Shortages Are Starting to Hit Consumers

June 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chip Shortages Are Starting to Hit Consumers
Semiconductor companies say they face higher costs that they are passing on to customers in some cases.

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Moderna Plans to Expand Production for Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters

June 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Moderna Plans to Expand Production for Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters
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.

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Don’t Sweat Your Pandemic Résumé Gap

June 20, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Don’t Sweat Your Pandemic Résumé Gap
A hot job market after a year-plus of coronavirus means more places are hiring without holding recent time away from work against candidates.

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American Airlines Cuts Some Flights to Avoid Potential Strains

June 20, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Airlines Cuts Some Flights to Avoid Potential Strains
Travel demand returned more sharply than expected, and too many flights can mean more difficulties when things go wrong.

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Tight Labor Market Returns the Upper Hand to American Workers

June 20, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tight Labor Market Returns the Upper Hand to American Workers
Employers competing for low-wage workers are offering signing bonuses, bigger raises and perks previously reserved for white-collar employees.

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