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technology4 days ago•7 min saved

Vance Accuses Microsoft of Visa Fraud, Halting Green Card Pathway

The US Department of Labor has suspended Microsoft and seven other tech firms from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, halting their ability to sponsor foreign workers for green cards. Vice President JD Vance accused the companies of fraud, claiming they replaced 6,000 laid-off American workers with foreign hires. Microsoft disputed this, stating 80% of its visa filings were for existing employees. The move coincides with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella receiving a national medal from President Trump at the same event.

via BBC|

#h-1b-visa #immigration-policy #jd-vance

economics2 years ago•3 min saved

"December 2023 Inflation Report: Impact on American Families and Businesses"

The annual inflation rate in December 2023 rose to 3.4%, up from 3.1% in November, but economists believe it's not cause for concern as progress is being made in the inflation fight. Hourly wages after inflation rose by 0.8% over the past year. Shelter prices saw a 6.2% increase, while some categories like used cars and household appliances experienced price declines due to unwinding pandemic-era supply shortages. Gasoline and food inflation moderated, and housing prices are expected to fall in the coming months. Overall, while some prices remain elevated, there are positive signs in the inflation trends.

via CNBC|

#consumer-price-index #economics #economy

labor-rights3 years ago•1 min saved

11-Year-Old Operates Forklift at Kentucky Distribution Center, Authorities Alarmed

A distribution center in Kentucky has been fined $30,000 by the U.S. Labor Department for illegally employing an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old. The children were found to have worked for months, with one operating a forklift and the other picking up orders in the warehouse. The center violated federal child labor laws by employing workers under the legal age, working them more hours than allowed, and engaging them in hazardous tasks. The court has ordered the center to cease employing children, pay civil penalties, and provide compliance training. This incident highlights an alarming increase in child labor violations in the U.S., with nearly 4,000 cases found in fiscal year 2022, a 60% increase over the past five years.

via NBC News|

#child-labor #distribution-center #forklift