Postal workers walked off the job to protest cost-cutting measures ordered by the government that are likely to lead to major job losses.
Tag: Layoffs and Job Reductions
Trump Officials Move to Fire Most Voice of America Journalists
The layoffs set up a potential battle with a federal judge who blocked previous efforts by Kari Lake, a fierce Trump ally, to restructure the agency.
U.S. Imports Slid in June on Higher Tariffs
Imports from other countries fell around 4 percent from the previous month as President Trump’s steep tariffs discouraged businesses from ordering goods.
Recipients of a U.S. Climate Science Fellowship Are Put on Unpaid Leave
Researchers in the NOAA program were furloughed because funds to pay them were not available.
Recipients of a U.S. Climate Science Fellowship Are Put on Unpaid Leave
Researchers in the NOAA program were furloughed because funds to pay them were not available.
Can Indonesia Afford Prabowo’s Free School Lunch Program?
Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.
In South Korea, Desperate Workers Take Their Grievances Into the Sky
The plight of temporary workers like Kim Hyoung-su, who’s been protesting for months at the top of a tower, has become an issue in Tuesday’s presidential election.
US Archaeologists Face Uncertain Future With Trump Administration Cuts
Federal layoffs and grant terminations threaten efforts to understand and preserve the nation’s past. “We are getting cut off at the knees,” said one archaeologist.
Top Priority for Pope Leo: Warn the World of the A.I. Threat
While it is far too early to say how he will use his platform to address such issues, his focus shows he is a church leader who grasps the gravity of this modern concern.