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Data shows migrants aren’t taking jobs from Black or Hispanic people, despite what Trump says

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is elected — a promise he has predicated, in part, on the notion that immigrants in the U.S. legally and illegally are...

Slowing sales of McDonald’s french fries lead to plant closure, job cuts

A company that is one of the largest providers of french fries to fast food giant McDonald's closed a plant in Washington and laid off nearly 400 employees as sales remain sluggish for the chain. The cuts at Lamb Weston,...

US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, logging surprisingly robust growth – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

(CNN) — US job growth surged in September, blowing past expectations and providing solid reassurance for the ongoing stability of the labor market.Employers added an estimated 254,000 jobs in September, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a much...

Boston hotel workers threaten ‘all-out’ strike that could include almost 5,000 employees

Hotel workers have walked off the job in three waves since the beginning of September. Each strike targeted a handful of hotels and lasted three days. Now, workers are threatening a major escalation. “The anxiety goes through the roof but...

Treasury yields rise as attention shifts to jobs data

U.S. Treasury yields advanced on Thursday as investors looked to the latest labor market insights and considered the state of the economy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose almost 5 basis points to 3.836%. The 2-year Treasury yield was...

New Boston job fair highlights opportunities at local companies

NEW BOSTON, Texas (KTAL/KSHV)—This October, job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from some of the leading companies in the New Boston and Texarkana area.The New Boston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free job fair on Oct....

Boston hotel workers go on strike for third time this month at 4 new locations

BOSTON - Hotel workers went on strike in Boston Thursday morning for a third time this month.Boston hotel strikes This time, workers at the Omni Parker House, Omni Boston Seaport, Renaissance Boston Seaport, and Westin Boston Seaport walked off the...

Cohasset Democrat ‘exploring’ bid for Norfolk DA Michael Morrissey’s job

A Democrat from Cohasset is “exploring” a run for Norfolk County district attorney, an elected position that has faced intense scrutiny over the past year for the prosecution of Karen Read and the investigation into Sandra Birchmore’s death.Craig MacLellan,...

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Large storm could impact northeast around Thanksgiving. Here’s what we know.

A sizable storm could impact the northeast toward the end of the Thanksgiving travel week. Here's the latest forecast...