U.S. Manufacturing Swings to Expansion, ISM Reports
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in June from a contraction in May, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.
July 1, 2013N.Y. OKs Bill That Defines Contractors, With Trucking and Teamsters Support
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill to clearly define which truck drivers can be classified as independent contractors and crack down on employers who use the owner-operator model to avoid giving employees certain benefits.
July 1, 2013Manufacturing Activity in Chicago Grows at Slower Pace
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded at a slower pace in June, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Friday.
June 28, 2013Hands-Free Devices Can Be Dangerously Distracting, AAA Report Shows
According to a new study by AAA, hands-free devices can be dangerously distracting to drivers and can result in drivers not seeing items right in front of them.
June 18, 2013Factory Orders Rise 1% in April
Factory orders increased 1% in April, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
June 5, 2013U.S. Manufacturing Contracted in May, ISM Reports
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in May, the Institute for Supply Management reported.
June 3, 2013Chicago Manufacturing Activity Expands in May
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded in May, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Friday.
May 31, 2013Philadelphia Manufacturing Activity Contracts
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region contracted in May, for the first time in three months, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
May 16, 2013New York Manufacturing Index Contracts
Manufacturing activity in the New York region contracted in May on lower orders and sales, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Wednesday.
May 15, 2013Factory Orders Drop 4% in March
Factory orders fell 4% in March, the biggest drop since August, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
May 3, 2013