UAW Pushes for 4-Day, 32-Hour Workweek

​The 32-hour workweek is on the bargaining table as the United Auto Workers (UAW) negotiate a new contract. The autoworkers are the latest to broach the issue of a four-day workweek, and it’s an idea that is gaining traction around the world and in the U.S.

Why Fewer Employers Are Requiring College Degrees

​In years past, having a college degree was required for almost every salaried job—and many hourly jobs, as well. Candidates who didn’t have a degree often would lose out on opportunities and struggle to advance their careers. Recently, widespread talent shortages and a number of other cultural shifts have prompted more employers to revisit that … Read more

US Weekly Jobless Claims: 216K

States reported that 216,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Sept. 2, a decrease of 13,000 from last week’s revised level. Overall, jobless claims have been holding within the typical range this year.