New York City, NY

New York Post

Construction workers are four times more likely to commit suicide than the average American — and more than any other occupation, a top trade group warned.

Hardhats are also a whopping six times more likely to die from suicide than on-the-job injuries, according to leaders of the Building Trade Employers’ Association’s New York chapter, which shared the grim statistics during the group’s SAFEBUILD conference in Midtown Thursday.

More than 6,000 construction workers died of suicide across the country in 2022, according to Center for Disease Control data.

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Construction workers more likely to commit suicide than any other occupation

Fox Business

Construction workers are sounding the alarm over a serious crisis that has proliferated the industry: the suicide rate. They are fighting for the industry to talk about mental health.

Suicide rate among construction workers hits crisis levels: 'We have to watch out for each other'

Workplace satisfaction is more important than ever before for retaining employees, with one recent survey finding that 77% of workers were more likely to stay with an employer if satisfied with their company’s organizational culture. To uncover which industries have the most satisfied employees, TollFreeForwarding.com researched online review data...

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The American Dream of a thriving middle class is fading fast. Recent data paints a stark picture of economic reality for many US workers, challenging long-held notions of financial stability and upward mobility. This article delves into the factors contributing to the decline of the middle class and explores the...

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FinanceBuzz

Discover the relentless dedication it takes to perform these 14 arduous jobs and why a pay increase is long overdue.

14 Jobs Notorious for Underpaying Employees

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Fresno, CA

A massive food plant is now cutting hundreds of jobs in California, nearly 200 positions, ahead of a sale to a major producer. Approximately 180 workers will be laid off from a Cargill meat processing plant in Fresno, California, ahead of its sale to the state’s largest beef producer.

A Massive Food Plant is Now Cutting Hundreds of Jobs

Pennsylvania State

Delray Beach, FL

Two executives for a company that operates rehab facilities across the US committed suicide after they ran out of cash, leaving at least one location in a state of chaos, according to reports.

Hundreds of employees of Retreat Behavioral Health, which operates in Florida, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, were thrown out of work after the suicides of CEO Peter Schorr and Chief Administrative Officer Scott Korogodsky, which occurred within five days of each other. 

At least one center, in Palm Springs, Fla., descended into chaos this week when patients were told to leave, then were allowed back in — only to break...

Two cash-strapped rehab center execs commit suicide within days of each other, leaving company in chaos

Wisconsin State

An unexpected company is now laying off hundreds in Wisconsin due to a significant decrease in consumer demand. Mercury Marine, a boat parts manufacturer in Fond du Lac County, is preparing to cut a total of 300 positions this summer, according to a spokesperson. The company said in a statement...

An Unexpected Company Is Now Laying Off Hundreds in Wisconsin

As the jobs market appears to be cooling, there are three roles that are still red hot. In April, there were 8.06 million available jobs posted in the U.S. — the lowest level since February 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report. In all, the U.S. added a higher-than-anticipated 272,000 jobs in May.

The 3 hottest jobs right now

South Carolina State

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Greenville Daily Bugle

South Carolina has been ranked as one of the worst states to work in America by both CNBC and Oxfam America, highlighting significant challenges for workers in the state. Oxfam America’s comprehensive evaluation considered three critical categories: wage policies, worker protection, and the right to organize. South Carolina’s performance in these areas was notably poor, resulting in a low aggregate score and a dismal ranking.

South Carolina Ranked One of the Worst States to Work in America

If you are looking for a low-stress job that helps you move beyond living paycheck to paycheck, here are 15 great candidates that pay at least $75,000.

These 15 Low-Stress Jobs Pay Over $75,000 a Year

Arizona State

GOBankingRates

If you're looking to make the move to Arizona, you may be surprised how much it'll cost you. Check Out: 9 Major US Cities Where Buying a Home Is Surprisingly Cheap Read Next: Become a Real Estate...

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Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs, and vocational school enrollment is on the rise. Here are the higest-paying trade jobs in the U.S. right now.

Skilled workers are in demand, these trade jobs pay the most

Texas State

Arlington, TX

NBC News

A woman who owns unlicensed assisted living homes in Texas has been charged with murder in the death of one of the residents, and police say at least 20 people have died while staying at her facilities in what officials call a “disturbing” and “unimaginable” case.

20 deaths at unlicensed assisted living facilities in Texas revisited by police after owner is charged with murder

Kentucky State

Southlake, TX

Robert Morris, a pastor and the founder of Gateway Church, wanted to know what it was going to take to prevent the woman on the phone from going public with her accusation that he’d sexually abused her as a child. “Put a price on it,” Morris said on Sept....

Pastor Robert Morris asked his accuser how much her silence would cost, phone transcript shows

Baytown, TX

A company in Texas is now laying off a whopping 4,000 employees as a giant company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Zachry Holdings, a conglomerate with subsidiaries in construction, energy, and other industries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. The move allowed the company to pursue a “structured...

Company in Texas is Now Laying Off Whopping 4,000 Employees

Ohio State

The Center Square

Come July 3, thousands of Ohio’s tipped workers could be staring down the barrel of job losses and severe cuts to their take home pay if a measure that would phase out the tip credit and raise the state’s minimum wage makes its way onto Novembers’ ballot.
                Ohio’s tipped workers aren’t naive. They’ve seen the data and know similar policies have cost jobs and earnings across the country. Now, they are worried they’ll see their own paychecks decimated.
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Op-Ed: Listen to Ohio’s servers – they’re the ones whose jobs are on the line

As Covid cases continue to rise this summer, doctors are urging people to get tested if they’re feeling sick as it’s hard to diagnose symptoms alone. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports on the latest Covid advice from doctors and the increase in new strains and mutations.

Doctors urge people to get tested amid a summer Covid wave

Alabama State

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket. Methodology. To determine America’s cheapest states to live in, Forbes...

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

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Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate

In a swath of Arizona desert that will soon be home to a multibillion-dollar semiconductor plant, Justin Azbill stood before thousands of construction workers and told...

Construction workers are dying by suicide at an alarming rate

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