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Mechanic shortage persists as workers age out of profession

Two Jersey City dealership owners told FOX News Digital they're not entirely convinced that EVs should be the only vehicle in the home. In the United States, the workforce is aging and the shortage of mechanics is becoming more serious. The problem, industry experts warn, is that there aren't enough workers to replace them. “Young […]

Boeing to Lay Off Nearly 400 Workers at Plants in Washington State

Aircraft maker Boeing will lay off 396 employees in Washington state as it makes internal adjustments. A notice issued Monday by the state Employment Security Department. said Reuters reported that the job cuts will be made in various locations. Boeing is trying to get production of its best-selling 737 MAX back on track after a […]

We Need to Allow Young Workers to Opt in to Personal Account Outside Social Security

On Friday's WBUR's “Here and Now” broadcast, Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE), caucus co-chairman Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) called for raising the retirement age to fix Social Security. He argued that it was not necessary. “We need to allow new workers in this country to opt in to their own accounts,” and “perhaps the portion provided […]

America last? Foreign workers fill jobs while Americans are left out

America is full. In addition to the ongoing wave of illegal immigration, the country has welcomed 36 million legal immigrants since 1989 (68 million since 1965), and its foreign-born population is on the decline. Recorded 51.6 million people. Each year, the United States issues 1.1 million green cards, 1 million guest worker visas, 1.1 million […]

US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers

US Department of Labor Announced on Tuesday It said it plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to pay disabled workers below the minimum wage. Under current rules, certain employers can apply for a certificate that allows them to pay employees with disabilities less than or equal to the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 […]

Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers

The number of job openings and job separations trended upward in October, while layoffs gradually declined, indicating a slight improvement in employment conditions as the labor market tightens broadly. The number of job openings rose to 7.7 million from 7.3 million in September, while job openings in the technology and information sector surged to 208,000, […]

Belgium Introduces Historic Law Granting Sex Workers Maternity Pay And Pensions

Aerial drone photo showing the Belgian flag on the gravity arch dam “Barrage de la Gilleppe” on the Gilleppe River in Jarhay, Liege, Thursday, September 1, 2022 (Photo by: ERIC LALMAND/BELGA MAG/ AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers11:47am – Monday, December 2, 2024 Belgian sex workers will receive pensions, maternity benefits, health insurance and […]