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Southwest Airlines and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced a tentative agreement on a new contract for more than 480 material specialists.

A company in the United Kingdom is looking to hire a "Great British Bake Off" and baked goods tester to watch the upcoming season while trying out the treats.

A poll shows 37% of voters approve and 59% disapprove of President Biden's handling of the economy, suggesting his "Bidenomics" messaging is falling flat.

President Biden touted the U.S. as having the strongest economy and lowest inflation rate in the world during Labor Day remarks at a union event.

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. Here are a few facts and statistics that are worth knowing about the American workforce and the upcoming holiday.

Wage compression is "destroying" companies right now according to labor relations expert Jason Greer, who says the problem is driving up turnover and unionization efforts.

In the two most expensive states to live, single Americans need to earn over $108,000 and $84,000. On the flip side, singles can get by with just $47,500 in a handful of states.

The Biden administration's proposed overtime rule would be disruptive to small businesses, trade groups warn

Jobs in a wide range of industries have been dealing with worker shortages. They include air traffic controllers, teachers, bus drivers, construction workers and others.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August, driven by a burst of hiring in health care and leisure and hospitality.

The August jobs report released Friday provided a key look at the labor market's health amid the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate-hike campaign.

Furniture company Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams abruptly closed its doors this week, ending its 34-year run and leaving hundreds of workers out of a job with little explanation.

For Labor Day 2023, here's a principled plan for workers 'to make their own choices.' It will help create an era of strong families, stable jobs and soaring incomes.

The August jobs report, due Friday morning, is expected to show the labor market is finally slowing down due to higher interest rates and steep inflation.

The latest survey from global communications firm Edelman found employees are looking for a work-life reset and want their employers to take a stand on social issues.

The Biden administration's Labor Department has proposed a new rule that would raise the required salary for receiving overtime pay to around $55,000.