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a body of persons at work or available for work
the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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Recent Examples of labor force
The report also shed light on the overall labor force participation rate, which measures who is looking for work.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
His vows to impose hefty tariffs on certain imports and deport millions of immigrants who lack permanent legal status could reignite inflation, dampen consumption and constrain the labor force, said economist Dante DeAntonio of Moody’s Analytics.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
This may sound like good news for the pilots who are able to enter the labor force, this time last year, Southwest Airlines (LUV-1.09%) pilots ratified a new union contract that would win them 50% higher wages over the life of the agreement.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
But proposed tariffs and stricter immigration policies could increase inflation and shrink the labor force.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
His vows to impose hefty tariffs on certain imports and deport millions of immigrants who lack permanent legal status could reignite inflation, dampen consumption and constrain the labor force, said economist Dante DeAntonio of Moody’s Analytics.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
This may sound like good news for the pilots who are able to enter the labor force, this time last year, Southwest Airlines (LUV-1.09%) pilots ratified a new union contract that would win them 50% higher wages over the life of the agreement.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 7 Jan. 2025
But proposed tariffs and stricter immigration policies could increase inflation and shrink the labor force.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor force
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The pediatric workforce, already shrinking, might struggle to meet the onslaught, leaving kids—the most likely victims of future outbreaks—particularly susceptible, Sallie Permar, the chief pediatrician at NewYork–Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, told me.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2025
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But trimming the workforce will not be enough, experts say.—
Lenora Chu,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Giants will have no shortage of candidates to round out the pitching staff on Opening Day, especially after signing Justin Verlander to join a rotation that also includes Logan Webb, Robbie Ray and Jordan Hicks.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The City of Charlotte paid nearly $64,500 to send the majority of the City Council and six city staff members on the same trip.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity to impact the prospect pool this spring with a successful signing season vital to the team’s future.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jays added their own additional bonus pool money in a trade hours before Sasaki’s decision Friday morning.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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At their bimonthly meeting Monday, Baltimore City Council members introduced legislation designed to improve health care for children and help emergency personnel respond to the opioid crisis.—
Carson Swick,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Hiring Personnel Who Appreciate Outdoor Rec and Industry One of the former president’s first personnel nominees for his upcoming administration was North Dakota governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior.—
Frederick Reimers,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20force. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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