Young people in China have set off a nascent counterculture movement that involves lying down and doing as little as possible.
Tag: Labor and Jobs
After Coronavirus Pandemic and Brexit, UK Begins to See Worker Gaps
As the country’s economy restarts after months of closures, staffing shortages have emerged in some industries. The impact of leaving the European Union could be part of the problem.
British Restaurants Are Battling a Staff Crisis, Worsened by Brexit
A shortage of workers is forcing restaurants to turn away eager customers and confront a bigger problem: how to make hospitality an industry where people want to work.
Ambassador Tai Outlined Biden’s Goal of Worker-Focused Trade Policy
The U.S. trade representative called for stronger worker protections in trade policy as the administration looks to curb the negative impact of globalization.
U.S. asks Mexico to review a second complaint about labor violations in its auto industry.
The action invokes provisions of the new North American trade accord.
Portugal’s Bike Boom: How the Country Is Meeting the Demand
To meet a jump in demand, the country’s bike-making industry is building new factories, hiring workers and dealing with parts shortages.
Dispute Over a Coal Industry Pits Poland Against Its Neighbors
The Czech Republic has sued Poland over a lignite coal mine it says violates European environmental laws. Poles say it’s crucial for jobs and the local economy.
New Zealanders Are Flooding Home. Will the Old Problems Push Them Back Out?
More than 50,000 have escaped the pandemic by moving back, offering the country a rare chance to regain talented citizens. But they are confronting entrenched housing and employment challenges.
Senate Weighs Investing $120 Billion in Science to Counter China
The legislation has drawn bipartisan support amid the coronavirus pandemic as Democrats and Republicans have become increasingly concerned about Beijing’s supply chain dominance.
As India’s Covid Crisis Rages, Nearby Countries Brace for the Worst
Vaccine shortages, porous borders and fleeing migrant workers have nearby countries fearing that they will share India’s fate.