The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A legal agreement once used mainly in business has become a tool for preventing household workers from talking about their wealthy employers.
Category: Labor and Jobs
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Strike at Cleveland Orchestra Ends as Musicians Agree to a Deal
The New York Times – Music:
What was the second recent strike at a prestigious music institution had jeopardized a European tour. But “the musicians are packing their trunks,” one union rep said.
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What to Know About a Federal Film Tax Credit
The New York Times – Film:
There is bipartisan support behind a bill that is meant to lure movie and TV production back to the United States.
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Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
The New York Times – On the Runway:
As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.
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San Francisco Opera Cancels Opening Night After Musicians Strike
The New York Times – Music:
The labor action forced the opera to cancel as patrons were finding their seats, and threw the season of one of the nation’s premier companies into limbo.
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Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants
The New York Times – Travel:
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
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Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a humanitarian program that has allowed about one million immigrants to work legally in the U.S.
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In Turning to Trade School, Gen Z Confronts an Enduring Stigma
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge.
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My Boss Is a Manipulative Creep. What Can I Do?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Plus: How much unpaid work can a recruiter demand? And what on earth is that smell?