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- 1Los Angeles Times bombing anniversary marks deadliest labor attack▼Today in Labor History October 1, 1910: Twenty-one people were killed when the Los Angeles Times building was dynamited
On October 1, 1910, a dynamite explosion destroyed the Los Angeles Times building during a labor dispute, killing twenty-one people. Anarchists were immediately blamed for the attack, which came amid a brutal, prolonged battle between the Iron Workers Union and U.S. Steel. The bombing remains one of the deadliest incidents in American labor history, and labor historians are recalling it on its anniversary.
- 2US economy added 29,000 jobs in September▼U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, signaling a slower labor market
The United States added 29,000 jobs in September, according to a report covered by major outlets, a figure pointing to a notable slowdown in the labor market. The weak hiring numbers are drawing attention from economists, workers and policymakers watching for signs of cooling growth and possible shifts in interest rate policy.
- 3US economy added just 29,000 jobs in September●The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark https://www.npr.org/2026/10/02/nx-s1-5989140/jobs
The United States added only 29,000 jobs in September, according to newly released labor figures, a weak gain that signals the job market is losing momentum. The report points to stalled hiring growth, and economists and commentators are weighing what the slowdown means for workers, wages and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.
- 4Homestead Strike union leaders prosecuted for treason in 1892▼Today in Labor History September 30, 1892: In the wake of the Homestead Steel Strike, union leaders were prosecuted for
On September 30, 1892, in the aftermath of the Homestead Steel Strike, union leaders faced prosecution for treason, the first time in U.S. history workers' leaders were charged with the crime. Henry Clay Frick, chairman of Carnegie Steel, persuaded the chief justice of Pennsylvania's supreme court to issue the treason charges. The case became a landmark example of how companies used the courts against organized labor.
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The New York Times reports that the U.S. labor market is shifting to a lower gear, pointing to a slowdown in hiring and a cooling jobs landscape. The item offers no additional figures or details beyond the headline. Readers and commentators are likely weighing what slower employment growth means for interest rates, the economy and American workers.
- 6US weekly unemployment claims fall to lowest since mid-July●U.S. unemployment claims dip to the lowest since mid-July
New claims for US unemployment benefits dropped to their lowest level since mid-July, a sign that layoffs remain limited and the labor market stays relatively firm. Economists watch the weekly figures closely for early signals of weakening hiring, and the dip suggests employers are holding on to workers despite broader concerns about the economy.
- 7Cancun tourism slump deepens as U.S. flights decline●Cancun tourism slump deepens as U.S. flights to Mexico decline https://www. upi.com/Top_News/World-News/20 26/09/29/lata
Cancun is entering the winter travel season with fewer international passengers and rising numbers of empty hotel rooms, as airlines cut U.S. flights to Mexico. The slowdown deepens an existing tourism slump in one of Mexico's most important beach destinations, raising concerns about lost revenue for hotels, tour operators and workers dependent on American visitors.
- 8Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Are 'Career Cushioning', Poll Finds●Nearly Half Of U.S. Workers Are ‘Career Cushioning’, Poll Finds
A new poll found that nearly half of American workers are 'career cushioning' — quietly preparing a backup plan, such as upskilling or networking, in case they lose their current job. The practice reflects lingering insecurity in the U.S. job market, with many employees hedging against layoffs and economic uncertainty rather than relying on employer loyalty.