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The food industry, especially meat producers, appears to be at the center of stepped-up child labor enforcement
Ever since federal penalties totaling $1.5 million were imposed earlier this year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. for employing children in critical food safety jobs, the story has not gone away. Child labor restrictions typically fall under federal or state Labor Departments. Still, there’s now been confirmation
Launch industry asks Congress for regulatory reforms
WASHINGTON — Industry officials used a Senate hearing to request reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration’s launch licensing process, warning of dire commercial and geopolitical implications if changes aren’t made. Witnesses at a hearing by the Senate Commerce Committee’s space subcommittee Oct. 18 argued that the strong growth the industry has seen in the last
Industry needs Treasury guidance on Inflation Reduction Act’s EV sourcing rules, executives say
Skip to main content Automakers, suppliers and dealers need guidance on what vehicles will be eligible under the law's "foreign entity of concern" provision, executives said. September 12, 2023 04:04 PM KPT IMAGES Automotive News staff reporter Audrey LaForest moderates a panel on making sense of the Inflation Reduction Act. Joining her on the stage
Construction Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs in July
Approximately 19,000 jobs were added to the construction industry in July, according to analysis of recently released federal data by both the Associated General Contractors of America and the Associated Builders and Contractors.On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 198,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%. “The construction industry continues to add workers at a steady clip as demand
How will AI impact your industry? Pew Research has answers
Yuichiro Chino/Getty ImagesA big concern about AI is how it will impact the workforce, specifically its potential to replace humans. However, AI is likely to affect some industries more than others, depending on the nature of the role. The Pew Research Center analyzed federal data to learn which workers and industries are the most likely to
JD Industry Raises $300 Million in Round B Financing
On March 23rd, JD Industry, a sub-group of JD.com and an industrial supply chain technology and service business, announced the completion of a B Series preferred stock transaction with the total amount of $300 million. This time, the investor lineup is strong, which was jointly led by the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund, Mubadala and Abu
Bravado has earned the North American merchandise rights for the Beatles, marking the consolidation of the band’s merch business and its recorded music catalog under Universal Music Group. In the new partnership agreement, Bravado will develop new merchandise opportunities for the Beatles across retail, licensing and e-commerce in North America. Working with Apple Corps., the two
NASA asks industry for input on ISS deorbit capabilities
by Jeff Foust — August 20, 2022 NASA is asking industry for input on a proposed deorbit module that would be used to reenter the International Space Station at the end of its lifetime, rather than rely exclusively on Russian Progress spacecraft and the station's own thrusters. Credit: NASA WASHINGTON — NASA is requesting information…
Games industry rallies behind Ukraine in face of Russian invasion
At a glance:Proceeds from sales of multiple games will be donated to the Ukrainian Red CrossCompanies donating to aid efforts include Bungie, 11 Bit Studios, GSC Game World, and CD ProjektStudios with employees in Ukraine, including Ubisoft, TinyBuild and Playrix, detail support and relocation effortsOriginal story, Thursday, February 24, 2022: Developers are calling for industry…
Industry Payments Linked With Rheumatologists’ Prescribing
UPDATED FEBRUARY 28, 2022 // Editor's note: This article, which originally attributed comments to Dr Karen Onel personally, has been updated to further emphasize that these comments were not on behalf of the committee that she leads. Payments to rheumatologists by pharmaceutical companies, whether through food and beverages or consulting fees, are linked with a…