Market Pulse: Dow Hits Record High Amid Labor Market Cooling and Tech Volatility
In a low-volume, pre-holiday trading session that perfectly captured the current tug-of-war between macroeconomic data and sector-specific momentum, the U.S. stock market delivered a split performance on Thursday. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Sean Astin Brings Hollywood Labor Advocacy to Washington’s Political Theater
WASHINGTON D.C. – July 1, 2026 – The intersection of entertainment, labor, and national politics took center stage in Washington this Wednesday, as Sean Astin, the widely recognized president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television…
The Mid-Year Labor Pulse: Markets Brace for June Jobs Data Amid Fed Policy Shifts
As the U.S. economy moves into the second half of 2026, all eyes are fixed on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With the June nonfarm payrolls report scheduled for release on Thursday, July 2—a date shifted forward due to the Independence Day…
Canada Moves to Tighten Global Supply Chains: New Legislation Targets Goods Produced by Forced Labor
Introduction: A New Front in the Fight Against Modern Slavery In a decisive move to align its trade policies with international human rights standards, the Canadian government has introduced Bill C-35, an ambitious piece of legislation titled "An…
