Restaurants, farms and other employers say they need more foreign workers. And economic growth may depend on it, given lower birthrates. Source: NYT > Business – Patricia Cohen
Trump Administration Considers Moves to Bolster Economy
The White House continues to insist the economy is strong but advisers are looking at a potential payroll tax reduction if things worsen. Source: NYT > Business – Maggie Haberman, Jim Tankersley and Annie Karni
Trump Administration Considers Moves to Bolster Economy
The White House continues to insist the economy is strong but advisers are looking at a potential payroll tax reduction if things worsen. Source: NYT > Business – Maggie Haberman, Jim Tankersley and Annie Karni
How Job Retraining Can Yield Lasting Wage Gains (It Isn’t Cheap)
A San Antonio program offers a rare American success story in helping workers attain better lives. Its guiding principle: “We will not let them fail.” Source: NYT > Business – Nelson D. Schwartz
Fraud Case Against Bus Maker Shows Risks of Pay Promises in City Contracts
A lawsuit over a Los Angeles bus deal highlights the challenges of ensuring compliance with job and wage commitments that help win government work. Source: NYT > Business – Noam Scheiber
Senators Urge Google to Give Temporary Workers Full-Time Status
Temps and contractors outnumber permanent employees at the company, allowing it to maintain labor flexibility and save money. Source: NYT > Business – Daisuke Wakabayashi