Andrea Hsu
Stories
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Politics
Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 5 issues affecting workers
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart.
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Politics
With much at stake, labor unions knock on millions of doors in final campaign push
With much at stake on Election Day, labor unions have deployed canvassers to knock on doors in swing states. With polling tight, the focus is on turning out the vote.
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Politics
Labor unions make a final push canvassing door to door in swing states
Many labor unions have blanketed swing states with record numbers of volunteer and paid canvassers. The persuasion phase has nearly ended. Now it's all about getting out the vote.
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Business
The government loan program to help small businesses after disasters is out of money
The Small Business Administration's disaster loan program is out of money. While Congress is expected to replenish the funds when it reconvenes in November, small businesses have to wait for relief.
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Politics
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved
The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.
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National
Beyond books: How a public library in Ohio's Rust Belt is spurring economic growth
The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free.
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Business
Tens of thousands of dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts call off strike
The strike that snarled East Coast and Gulf Coast ports is suspended. The dockworkers’ union and the ocean carriers and port operators reached a tentative agreement -- ending the three-day standoff.
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Business
Ports' strike ends, as dockworkers reach agreement on wages
The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, representing ocean carriers and port operators, agreed to extend the contract and continue bargaining over all other issues.
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Business
Striking dockworkers want a complete ban on automation
Dockworkers are on strike for a third day on the East Coast and Gulf Coast. One of their demands: A complete ban on automation. Their union wants humans moving shipping containers, not machines.
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Business
Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports are on strike for a 2nd day
Dockworkers are demanding 77% in raises, among other things. Their union says they'll remain on strike until their demands are met.
