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Labor trends to watch in 2024: A U.S. economic outlook and sector play-by-play

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But despite government incentives for green energy initiatives, financing that growth may be challenging amid high interest rates and material costs, which could lead to project delays. Projects focused on gene therapies, oncology, respiratory illnesses, and weight loss drugs continue to drive opportunities in the space.

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The dockworkers’ strike is suspended, but automation remains a sticking point for unions

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Douglas Calidas, senior vice president of government affairs for the nonprofit Americans for Responsible Innovation, says we are currently at “an inflection point.” I guess the argument is there are fewer people to be hurt,” says Greg Regan, president of the AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department. Automation and safety The U.S.

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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25th anniversary with new and improved bio-based Volar Bio collection

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With the relaunch of Volar Bio, our multiple sustainability ingredient partners, and our move towards bio-based products in the transportation sector, it’s clear you can achieve sustainability without sacrificing quality and performance. And we can scale to meet the needs of a global audience. Here are some market highlights.