In 2001, the Bush administration was focused on China and tensions had spiked. The 9/11 attacks were a “geopolitical gift to China,“ says one expert.

IATSE had called for higher pay, larger contributions to health and pension plans, meal breaks and improved rest periods.

The supply chain shortages hitting the entire country are leaving school cafeterias short of items from utensils to syrup packets.

“Are we going to be able to pay this and afford this? How high is it going to go?” one homeowner said.

Mark Forkner allegedly withheld information about changes to the flight-control system. Two of the jets later crashed, killing more than 340.

With growing concerns over supply chain problems, retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Target and Sam’s Club are offering Black Friday bargains now to encourage customers to start holiday shopping early.

More than 10,000 union members at John Deere kicked off the nation’s largest private-sector strike in two years. Employees at 14 plants across five states rejected a deal that included 5 to 6 percent wage hikes. The workers argue they deserve more since the company reported record profits this year. A John Deere spokesperson says the company will work to “understand our employees’ priorities and resolve this strike.”

“A lot of these workers have been on the front line of a global pandemic for the past 19 months and were touted as heroes, which has given them lots of leverage,” said one labor expert.

The Biden administration plans to direct $100 million to the National Health Service Corps to address the ongoing health care labor shortage.

“A big drop in unemployment claims is the strongest evidence yet that the Covid-19 delta wave has lost its influence on layoffs,” said one economist.