Midwest farms struggle with aging population, lack of labor
A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis indicates the area's farms are having increasing trouble finding and hiring the labor needed to…
Drywallers’ Strike Nails Down a Principle : Labor: Workers, especially immigrants, need a ‘public face’ to win justice on the job.
<i> Mike Clements works with churches and minority communities through the Industrial Areas Foundation in Los Angeles County. </i> For five months, carpenters’ union halls…
Here’s what really happened before the Labor caucus ‘unanimously’ voted in Eva Lawler as the new NT chief minister
The smiling leadership on the steps of Government House on Thursday betrayed the chaos that erupted in the days before.Incoming Chief Minister Eva Lawler was…
Eva Lawler to become the next Northern Territory chief minister
Eva Lawler will be the Northern Territory's new chief minister, according to multiple statements from members of the Labor government.Key points:The Labor Caucus met this…
Biden quietly shelves trade pact with UK before 2024 elections – POLITICO
LONDON — President Joe Biden has quietly shelved plans for a “foundational” trade agreement with the U.K. ahead of the 2024 election — following Senate…
Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Western leaders are grappling with how to handle two era-defining wars in…
Elon Musk’s new enemy: Nordic workers – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Nordic workers aren't happy with Elon Musk's Tesla — and they're showing their displeasure.…
The golden couple at the heart of Europe’s Qatargate scandal – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Eva Kaili and Francesco Giorgi had left nothing to chance. The duo…
Labor strikes deal with Greens for Nature Repair bill support
New laws that would allow miners, farmers and other landholders to cash in on nature-boosting practices look set to pass the Australian parliament after Tanya…
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk takes on the federal government, Brisbane council, in lead up to state election
As a state government, sometimes a good old-fashioned fight with the feds can pay off politically, especially in a parochial state like Queensland.Think Scott Morrison…