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The benefits of a four-day workweek
The Associated Press speaks with Dale Whelehan, CEO of 4 Day Week Global, which coaches companies through the months-long process of shortening their employees’ work hours, about the reasons why organizations might want to let staff work four days a week to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance. He says…
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California firefighters push for better hours
California firefighters are advocating for a new contract that would reduce their workweek from 72 hours to 66 hours. Tim Edwards, president of Cal Fire Local 2881, said: “The push for a 56 [hour schedule] not only is good for the mental, physical health of our members and their families, but to the recruitment and…
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Boeing workers felt schedule pressure even after midair blowout, survey finds
An internal survey by Boeing found many factory workers still felt pressure to prioritize speed over quality months after a midair blowout on one of the planemaker’s 737 Max aircraft precipitated a crisis of confidence at the company. The poll of about 2,100 Boeing workers conducted in May found that less than half of frontline…
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Walmart Canada invests C$92m in worker pay increases
Walmart Canada is to invest an additional C$92m ($68.39m) in pay increases for hourly retail and frontline workers. The fresh investment comes on top of an initial C$53m in July. The retailer added it is also prioritizing investments in skills training and education offerings at no cost to the associates. In other Walmart Canada news,…
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RBC bankers fear layoffs as pledge to keep HSBC staff nears end, sources say
Employees of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) who transitioned from HSBC Canada are increasingly anxious as the six-month job guarantee linked to their acquisition nears its end. According to sources, while RBC has successfully placed nearly 80% of the 4,500 former HSBC staff, many remain uncertain about their roles and responsibilities. Toronto-based employment lawyer…
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U.S. ports threatened with strikes
As many as 45,000 dockworkers at major eastern and Gulf coast ports are poised to strike on October 1 due to stalled negotiations since June. The potential strike could cost the economy up to $7.5bn, disrupting the supply of consumer goods and components critical to manufacturing, particularly in election battleground states. Harold Daggett, leader of…
