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This former state employee is still fighting for his pension benefits — five years after retiring

Long delays are common in state retirement disputes. John Sorrentino, who worked for the newborn screening program for 18-plus years, has learned that firsthand.

US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a strong gain, reflecting the resilience of America’s consumer-driven economy, which is slowing but still growing steadily.

‘I am extremely angry.’ Southie factory closes, leaving longtime workers in the cold.
East West Manufacturing officially shuttered its South Boston facility two weeks ago, laying off about 50 workers, many of whom are nearing retirement age.

US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week

Massachusetts reported 8,995 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

US job openings rise to 8.1 million despite higher interest rates
The US economy and job market have been remarkably resilient in the face of the Federal Reserve’s campaign to raise interest rates to rein in inflation.

Uber and Lyft may have dropped their ballot fight, but gig drivers this November will seek right to unionize
Workers for Uber and Lyft secured enough signatures Tuesday to get voters to weigh in, days after the state reached another key settlement with ride-hailing companies.

At Fall River cultivation site, cannabis workers cast off their union
Organized workers doing away with union affiliations is nothing new in the labor movement, and the fact that it’s happening in the nascent cannabis industry reflects just how much the sector has matured.

Uber, Lyft and AG reach $175 million settlement that will boost gig-driver pay, likely avoid costly ballot fight
The ride-hailing companies will provide minimum pay of $32.50 an hour in a deal that likely voids the independent contractor ballot measure.

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US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

Massachusetts reported 8,970 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

US jobless claims fall to 238,000 from 10-month high, remain low by historical standards

Massachusetts reported 5,183 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

Un viaje de 23 minutos por $3.52: los repartidores de comida a domicilio de Boston la tienen difícil por donde se vea

Con escasa supervisión por parte de las empresas basadas en aplicaciones, una mano de obra mayoritariamente inmigrante se desplaza por la ciudad en motonetas -suscitando preocupaciones en materia de seguridad- para satisfacer la insaciable demanda de comida para llevar.

A 23-minute ride for $3.52: Boston’s food delivery drivers are getting squeezed from all sides

With little oversight from app-based companies, a largely migrant workforce trying to make ends meet is rushing around the city — and raising safety concerns — to satisfy the insatiable demand for takeout.

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits jumps to the highest level in 10 months

Weekly unemployment claims are seen as a stand-in for the number of US layoffs in a given week and a sign of where the job market is headed.

More and more doctorate recipients are leaving academia to find work. Here’s what detailed data show.

The shift is a marked change from decades past, when professorship was typically considered the default pipeline for doctorate recipients.

US employers added a robust 272,000 jobs in May in a sign of sustained economic health

With the nation’s households continuing their steady spending, many employers have had to keep hiring to meet their customer demand.

Slightly more Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs remain at healthy levels

Massachusetts reported 4,482 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.