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National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard on how supply issues are impacting the housing industry.

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has asked a federal court in Texas for a temporary restraining order to prevent the airline from implementing its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees on Nov. 24.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan noted that his customers currently have more money in the bank and are spending more, but warned that supply chain issues, labor shortages and inflation could have an impact on economic growth.

The shopping behemoth said Monday it's looking to fill 150,000 seasonal jobs across the nation, which will fill a range of roles within Amazon’s operations network. This can include stowing, picking, packing and shipping, according to Amazon.

Thousands of workers remain on strike across the United States demanding higher pay and better conditions despite Hollywood make-up artists and camera operators reaching a deal over the weekend to avoid a walkout, and the tight jobs market has only emboldened them.

Spencer Young, the owner of City Lights Collectibles, said he is depending on supply chain issues “getting resolved quickly” ahead of the holiday season.

Vaccine mandate would cause more confusion for trucking industry, according to logistics company JB Hunt.

Hooters servers are taking to social media to complain that skimpier new shorts issued by their employer are uncomfortable and too revealing

Sources familiar with the situation told The Verge that Janneke Parrish, a program manager on Apple Maps, was terminated for "non-compliance" after deleting files off of her work devices during an internal investigation. The files reportedly included apps like Robinhood, Pokémon GO, and Google Drive.

American retailers are trying to maintain an optimistic outlook ahead of the pivotal holiday-shopping season but are alarmed about the broader effects of the current labor shortage and pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions.

Ex-Walmart president and CEO Bill Simon offers a possible first step in alleviating supply chain disruptions.