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Canada Post union shifting to rotating strikes, delivery will resume

This latest postal strike began after the federal government announced plans to restructure Canada Post, which is on track to lose $1.5 billion this year.

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Federal workers start receiving layoff notices amid shutdown

Layoffs of federal workers begin as the government shutdown enters Day 10, OMB Director Russ Vought says. Some federal employees received notices Friday telling them they will be laid off in 60 days, CBS News has confirmed. Nancy Cordes ...

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Taliban restrictions spark women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan

The UN warns that Taliban policies have created the world’s worst women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan. Women face severe limitations in work, business, and public life, with bans on exhibitions and fashion shows further restricting oppo...

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White House memo casts doubt on pay for furloughed workers

A draft White House memo has raised uncertainty over whether federal employees affected by the government shutdown will receive back pay. President Trump faced questions Tuesday about compensation for both furloughed workers and those co...

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Shutdown continues as federal workers fear mass layoffs

Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds over federal funding, and federal workers are fearing mass layoffs during the government shutdown.

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No September jobs report due to government shut down

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which releases monthly labor data, is closed. That makes it harder for economists at all levels to understand which way the economy is moving.

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Trump threatens permanent cuts as shutdown stalemate continues

As Republicans and Democrats fail to come to an agreement on government funding, President Trump is threatening to use the shutdown to fire some federal workers.

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CDC facing furloughs, halted services amid government shutdown

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health are among the agencies where workers are expected to be furloughed as part of the government shutdown.

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New alarming signs about U.S. jobs

A new report shows thousands of job losses in the private sector for September, further indicating a potential decline in the U.S. labor market. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

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Workers brace for layoffs as Trump encourages shutdown opportunity

Thousands of federal workers are bracing for potential furloughs or mass layoffs as the government shutdown continues. Some Republicans, including President Trump, are suggesting the potential labor moves at federal agencies could help s...

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French Unions plan nationwide strike over budget, retirement age

Another day of strikes and protests is scheduled in France, led by the country's unions, who are demanding the full withdrawal of the government's budget plan and opposing the proposed increase in the retirement age to 64.

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White House says federal worker layoffs ‘imminent’ after shutdown

Blame was thrown around by all sides on the first day of the shutdown after the White House and Congress failed to agree on a way to keep the U.S. government funded and open. The White House said layoffs to the federal workforce were ‘im...

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U.S. shutdowns stir worry but rarely dent the economy long-term

The U.S. government shutdown has thrown the brakes on the flow of federal economic data at a moment of uncertainty and division among policymakers but history shows the economy usually doesn't suffer when the government is closed.

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Federal workers face furlough as gridlock in Congress grinds on

The federal government began to shut down after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement to extend government funding. Roughly 750,000 workers are facing furloughs. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and Kelly O'Grady has more o...

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Thousands of workers protest in Greece over 13-hour workday plans

Thousands of Greek workers prompted large-scale disruption during a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting against the conservative government's plans to introduce a 13-hour workday.

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More young people pursuing blue-collar jobs amid emergence of AI

As the rapid development of artificial intelligence threatens white-collar work, a growing number of young people are opting for blue-collar careers instead.

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Nigerian oil union's nationwide strike threatens to halt oil supply

Government officials have been meeting with oil union leaders after a nationwide strike erupted over the firing of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest.

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U.S. tariffs spark layoffs in South Africa’s auto sector

New US tariffs and the expiration of a key trade deal threaten thousands of auto jobs in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.

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Why employers say high school graduates aren't ready for workforce

According to a new survey of hiring managers, today's high school graduates are getting a failing grade when it comes to being prepared to enter the workforce.

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UK says it will introduce digital ID cards

British citizens and permanent residents will have to produce a mandatory digital identification card in order to get work, reviving a contentious idea in an effort to show that the government has control of the country's borders.

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Mail service across Canada grinds to a halt — again

Canada Post mail service across the country halted for a second time in less than a year as workers returned to the picket line in response to major reforms by the federal government, including a push to end home delivery.

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Canadian postal workers race to the picket lines

A bombshell announcement by the federal government sent postal workers away from the bargaining table and back to the picket lines. In St. John’s, union representatives say the changes would mean job cuts and service reductions, especial...

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Taiwan: Migrant workers face bias in booming chip industry

The world's dependence on Taiwanese microchips is often seen as a deterrent against a Chinese attack. But to keep the production running, companies rely on foreign workers — who complain about their working conditions.

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Revisiting fired federal workers who found new paths in life

It's been eight months since the Trump administration started shaking up the government, making deep cuts in the federal workforce. About 100,000 workers lost jobs and careers. So what are they doing now?

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Breaking down the fight over a possible government shutdown

With Congress facing a deadline to fund the government, the White House has told federal agencies to prepare layoff plans in case of a shutdown. The standoff raises the stakes for workers and services as lawmakers scramble to avoid disru...

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White House warns of layoffs ahead of potential government shutdown

Under a new White House plan, potentially tens of thousands of federal employees could be laid off for good if there is no deal to fund the government before the deadline expires.

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Fired federal workers asked to return

Hundreds of federal employees who lost their jobs in Elon Musk's cost-cutting blitz are being asked to return to work.

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White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs amid shutdown threat

CBS News obtained a memo from the Office of Management and Budget telling federal agencies to prepare for layoffs if a government shutdown happens. Democrats and Republicans have been locked in a standoff as Tuesday's deadline approaches.

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Amazon is using robots to speed up deliveries. Will it impact jobs?

There's three months until Christmas, and companies are already planning for the holiday retail rush. When you place your order this season online, there's likely to be a robot that helps to fill it.

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Trump administration rehires hundreds laid off during DOGE cuts

The Trump administration is rehiring hundreds of federal employees who were laid off during cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.