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Aug 30 2024
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Roads, airports to be crowded over Labor Day weekend
MORNING NEWSBREAK | An estimated 488,000 South Carolinians are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home on Labor Day weekend with road and air traffic projected to increase by 5% from last year, according to AAA. “For most vacationers, the Labor Day holiday is the last hoorah for summer vacations, as school ramps up and we start to see the season change,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA
Charleston City PaperSep 07 2024
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Labor unions largely popular in US, but Americans divided on impact: Survey
A recent survey found that while labor unions are largely popular in the U.S., Americans are divided on the strength of their influence. The YouGov survey, released Friday, shows 59 percent of Americans see unions in a “very” or “somewhat” positive light. On the opposite side, 26 percent said they see them in a “somewhat” or “very” negative light. The pollster noted that while some believe
The HillAug 29 2024
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Travelers advised to expect busy Labor Day weekend
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Austin Straubel Airport is anticipating a busy terminal throughout the holiday weekend, mostly consisting of Labor Day travelers, but they also expect some Packers fans to begin flying out to Brazil for their season opener. Airport director Marty Piette says weather should not impact outgoing flights, but travelers are advised to check their destination’s weather as
WBAY 2Jun 21 2024
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds calls news conference to target federal child labor law enforcement
Gov. Kim Reynolds will hold a news conference Monday at a North Liberty restaurant to address recent U.S. Department of Labor enforcement of child labor laws in Iowa that her office says in a news release has resulted in "excessive penalties against Iowa businesses that employ teens." Also scheduled to speak is Chad Simmons, owner of Sugapeach Chicken and Fish Fry, and Iowa Restaurant
Des Moines RegisterSep 10 2024
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Debate: Fact-checking Trump and Harris’s claims about jobs and labor market
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debated Tuesday. Here is what the candidates said about jobs and what the state of play actually is. “Donald Trump left us the worst unemployment since the Great Depression,” Harris said. “Donald Trump left us the worst public health epidemic in a century. Donald Trump left us the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War,
Washington ExaminerAug 29 2024
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What's happening in Chicago during Labor Day weekend
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AxiosAug 29 2024
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Travelers hit the road, skies for Labor Day weekend
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Labor Day weekend is summer’s last hurrah, but it also brings with it a sharp increase in travel. AAA is predicting a nine percent increase compared to last year, and some drivers have already hit the road to avoid the traffic. “Today’s Thursday, the best day to drive,” said Denise Mellia of Burlington, who was heading to Connecticut and New York for the weekend. “I’m
WCAX 3Aug 29 2024
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Teamsters expands Amazon strikes over labor practices
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Thursday announced an expansion of its strikes against Amazon, greatly increasing work stoppages against the retail giant. The union said the walkouts are spreading into four states: Georgia, Kentucky, California and New York. The strikes are part of a greater labor organization effort by the Teamsters that began in June when 100 Teamster-
Washington TimesSep 10 2024
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Labor Crunch Means Canada Will Miss Its Housing Goals, Desjardins Says
Canada’s plan to boost construction goes in the right direction, but it will be “exceedingly difficult” for the country to build the millions of new houses needed to restore affordability by 2030, according to economists at Desjardins Group. Government efforts may boost housing starts to more than 300,000 by 2028, up from an estimated 256,000 this year, economists Marc Desormeaux , Kari Norman
BloombergAug 29 2024
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The best Labor Day mattress, bedding and pillow deals
With summer winding down and fall on the horizon, Labor Day 2024 is the perfect time to score some amazing deals on all things sleep-related. From mattresses that promise dream-worthy comfort to cozy bedding and supportive pillows, this year’s Labor Day deals are offering something for everyone to sleep on cloud nine. If you’re looking to refresh your bedroom or finally invest in that perfect
Miami Herald