...lead to the creation of 120,000 jobs.But Randel Johnson, vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for labor issues, said the increase would come "on the backs of employers" who would hire fewer people and cut overtime."You don't...

...Saints, hit hard by their bounty scandal in the off-season, will open the preseason against the Arizona Cardinals. Labor issues still play a role, though ? replacement officials will be used because the refs' union has been locked out.The...

...experience.The game was canceled last year for the first time in 45 years because of the NFL's lockout of players. Labor issues also came into play in Sunday night's game ? the seven officials were replacements.The win completed a good weekend...

...chain failure.Consider what can affect your business besides natural disasters. There are industrial accidents, labor issues, production process failures, political upheaval, trade disputes, supplier finances or solvency, and credit/cash...

...committee in Friday's meeting, and Miami guard Dwyane Wade has committed to attend.Wade was part of a meeting about labor issues at the 2010 All-Star weekend in Dallas, when players were briefed about owners' plans for dramatic changes to the...

...league possibly could fill television slots normally taken by NFL exhibition games.When it became apparent that the NFL labor issues would be resolved in time to save most of the preseason, the UFL announced it would go back to its usual September...

...billion since the start of 2008 as it struggled against high fuel costs and a slump in travel.American is also beset by labor issues, with unions representing mechanics and flight attendants talking about going on strike, and pilots openly criticizing...

...particularly difficult," said Harley Shaiken, a University of California, Berkeley, professor who specializes in labor issues. "That is without question an important part of their location decision," he said. Volkswagen's plant will be...

...a pivotal issue would generate far greater returns to both airlines," said Mr. Kasarda, who has studied airline labor issues. "I think Delta and Northwest are very astute for getting that issue resolved."

...parts are needed for each vehicle, quality improves, reducing warranty costs, it said. The study also pointed to labor issues, including generous health care benefits and contracts that allow workers to continue collecting wages when there is...