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Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 5 issues affecting workers

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart.
Andrea Hsu
Business

Ahead of the election, Labor Department reports on the strength of the job market

Voters consistently say the economy in a top issue in this year’s presidential contest. And with just a few days of voting left, the U.S economy appears to be in good shape.
Scott Horsley

Leila Fadel
Business

'The Indicator from Planet Money': Why the publishing industry is hot for romance

Romance is one of the few profitable genres in the self-publishing industry. How romance writers turned e-books into a publishing juggernaut.
Wailin Wong

Darian Woods
Business

Machinists union endorses latest Boeing offer with higher pay but no pension

Union leaders from IAM District 751 urged over 33,000 striking Boeing machinists to accept the latest contract deal from Boeing on Thursday afternoon. This latest offer includes a higher wage increase and ratification bonus - but no reinstated pension benefit retirement plan.
Casey Martin
Business

Why abortion referendums are also about the economy

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states. The vote results will have consequences beyond women's reproductive rights.
Pallavi Gogoi
Business

How California Gov. Newsom is trying to keep Hollywood filmmaking magic in Los Angeles

Film and TV production has been moving out of Los Angeles for the past few years. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a proposal to reverse that trend, but industry leaders are still worried.
Mandalit del Barco
Business

Starbucks, trying to reverse sluggish sales, discontinues olive oil drinks to simplify its menu

Starbucks said Wednesday that it's discontinuing its Oleato olive-oil infused beverages at most locations, as part of an effort to streamline the chain’s menu.
Associated Press
Politics

An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook

Ads seemingly advocating for Vice President Kamala Harris on Facebook are really part of an effort by a dark money group to mislead voters. The messages have been viewed millions of times.
Bobby Allyn
Business

The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here's what's working — and what's not

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind for many voters.
Scott Horsley
Politics

With much at stake, labor unions knock on millions of doors in final campaign push

With much at stake on Election Day, labor unions have deployed canvassers to knock on doors in swing states. With polling tight, the focus is on turning out the vote.
Andrea Hsu

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