Wyner assesses free community college tuition as part of the next step in making a college degree a staple
in the labor market as he explains, «With a college education becoming a baseline necessity for success in the job market, «tuition - free college» is the 21st - century equivalent of last century's push to create universal high school.»
Not exact matches
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected
in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered
in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases
in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft
market and expanding conflicts or political unrest
in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals
as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and
markets in which we operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations
in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such
as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain
in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from
labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such
as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such
as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both
in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes
in tax law, such
as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction
in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers,
as well
as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco
in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco
as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations
in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Claims had fallen to 229,000
in the prior week, near a 44-1/2 - year low, and remain well below the 300,000 level generally regarded
as signaling a healthy
labor market.
In a recent statement, TAT CEO Hugh R. Keating described the project as «a logical application of our core technology in what continues to be an extremely tight labor market.&raqu
In a recent statement, TAT CEO Hugh R. Keating described the project
as «a logical application of our core technology
in what continues to be an extremely tight labor market.&raqu
in what continues to be an extremely tight
labor market.»
Although it may seem
as if the staffing shortage of the late 1990s is long gone, today's looser
labor market is just a minor blip
in what will likely be a continuing
labor crunch.
An increase
in the number of people quitting their jobs is generally seen
as a positive for the health of the
labor market,
as it suggests those people are confident they can find a new job.
In addition, the average duration of unemployment had got longer in 2013 and labor market participation had waned as people lost hope of finding a jo
In addition, the average duration of unemployment had got longer
in 2013 and labor market participation had waned as people lost hope of finding a jo
in 2013 and
labor market participation had waned
as people lost hope of finding a job.
Japan «s unemployment rate held steady
in October
as the availability of jobs improved and household spending fell at a slower pace, a tentative sign that a robust
labor market is lending support to domestic demand.
This is particularly significant
in the context of the
labor market, considering that inflation — and, by extension, wage inflation — is arguably the most important input for the Federal Reserve
as it decides how quickly to raise interest rates.
[«The Wealth of Nations»] describes what builds nations» wealth and is today a fundamental work
in classical economics and touches upon such broad topics
as the division of
labor, productivity, and free
markets.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions
in the industries and
markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial
market conditions, fluctuations
in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end
market demand
in construction and
in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges
in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit
market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including
market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including
in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption
in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and
labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes
in political conditions
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes
in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general
market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates
in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes
in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result
in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including
in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the
market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted
in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is
in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued
in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
(The recent slowdown
in productivity could arguably be because of the low cost of
labor and, therefore, reduced incentives to invest
in capital and would likely rebound
as labor markets get genuinely tight and start pushing wage - growth up.)
«I don't see raising the target range for the fed funds rate above its current low level
in 2015
as being consistent with the pursuit of the kind of
labor market outcomes that we are charged with delivering,» he said.
«For these companies, maintaining a presence
in key growth
markets abroad is a priority, and so they are adapting to trends such
as rising
labor and shipping costs
in China, rather than shying away from opportunities
in global
markets,» says Esch.
With the prevailing economic instability
in the Middle East and North Africa, the evolving
labor market needs and hiring preferences, and the new technologies that are constantly introduced to this region, the business world is definitely changing, and it is expected that recruitment will change
as well.
John Canally, chief economic strategist for LPL Financial, said the language may continue to be used
in coming months «
as transition words» until «it becomes clear to FOMC members that the overall economy, the
labor market, and inflation are well on their way toward hitting the FOMC's targets.»
As the labor market in the U.S. tightens, employers have turned to perks like paid time off, maternity leave, and signing bonuses — rather than higher wages in some instances — as the carrots they dangle to attract new talen
As the
labor market in the U.S. tightens, employers have turned to perks like paid time off, maternity leave, and signing bonuses — rather than higher wages
in some instances —
as the carrots they dangle to attract new talen
as the carrots they dangle to attract new talent.
«We will know the
labor market is getting tight when we do see a more meaningful upward move
in wages,» Powell said
in response to a reporter's question
as to whether he was satisfied with the pace of wage growth, which remains lackluster by most accounts.
Her view,
as she articulated
in a speech to the AFL - CIO
labor union
in February, is that the spike
in unemployment that followed the Great Recession was largely the result of the economic downturn, and not of a skills mismatch problem
in the labour
market,
as some have suggested.
Paychex president and CEO Martin Mucci said some caution is seeping into
labor markets ahead of the presidential election and
as business owners juggle new health - care and minimum - wage regulations and prepare for the launch of overtime rules
in December.
And
in this very competitive
labor market, leaders need to show that their companies are good global citizens
as a means to attract the best talent.
The stark responsiveness to the business cycle suggests that many college students, and especially female college students, have sufficient ability to complete more challenging majors, such
as STEM fields, yet choose not to do so
in periods with stronger
labor market prospects.»
The stock
market opened way down, continuing last Friday's selloff, though it has climbed back since the open — implying the return of volatility —
as skittish investors continue to fear the sequence I describe
in this AM's WaPo: tight
labor market, wage pressures, higher interest rates, inflation, lower profit margins.
One possibility, he said, is that frequent traders
laboring under the «illusion of control» believe that they can respond easily to information and events during the day but can't do so
as easily after hours, when there are far fewer
market participants and less money, or «liquidity,» involved
in trading.
Unsurprisingly, Dr. Krueger's report — which he said he was allowed to produce without interference from Uber — paints Uber
as a force for good
in the
labor market.
To combat a tightening talent
market, companies must focus on improving productivity and operational efficiencies, rather than relying on cheap and plentiful
labor,
as some have
in the past.
Protecting major transfers to persons, spending on health and education and other spending such
as that for Aboriginal programs, research and development, and assuming you won't revisit defense and international assistance, then to find an additional $ 8 to $ 11 billion by 2015 - 16 would require major cuts
in labor market programs, spending on the homeless, infrastructure programs, and last, but certainly not least, government personnel costs.
In that scenario, I would expect no more than one Fed policy rate hike this year,
as labor market strength has been the highlight of recent economic performance.
Race to the bottom: A term for dog - eat - dog competition by which countries compete by cutting wage levels so
as to produce
in the cheapest
market, not by raising wages and
labor productivity.
As a result, the January minutes included a carefully worded caveat: «Evaluation of the efficacy, costs and risks of asset purchases might well lead the committee to taper or end its purchases before it judged that a substantial improvement
in the outlook for the
labor market had occurred.»
The GS team concludes that the
labor market in particular has outperformed their historical comparison groups,
as shown through the unemployment rate comparison below.
Although a tightening
labor market has driven up prices
in some segments, such
as single - family homes, it's «not enough to overcome downward pressure from other factors,» says Zentner, who adds that recent hurricanes likely won't have a lasting impact on national prices either.
«The good news is that we are exporting more, but with the
labor markets incredibly tight,
labor costs are accelerating
as well,» said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors
in Holland, Pennsylvania.
«If the outlook for the
labor market does not improve substantially, the committee will continue its purchases of agency mortgage - backed securities, undertake additional asset purchases, and employ its other policy tools
as appropriate until such improvement is achieved
in a context of price stability,» the Fed's announcement stated.
The FOMC's annoucement after their meeting on Wednesday affirmed the Fed's QE3 policy, offering no changes, while stating, «If the outlook for the
labor market does not improve substantially, the Committee will continue its purchases of agency mortgage - backed securities, undertake additional asset purchases, and employ its other policy tools
as appropriate until such improvement is achieved
in a context of price stability.»
«The tight
labor market is putting some upward pressure on wages, and this should continue
as we look for the unemployment rate to trend lower,» said Ryan Sweet, senior economist at Moody's Analytics
in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
April 4 - Omar Aguilar of Charles Schwab says U.S. stocks are still
in a cyclical bull
market and feels that retail investors will get back
in the
market as the housing and
labor markets stabilize.
In a sense, many
labor market indicators for blacks are biased up
as those with weaker
labor force attachment are removed from the sample.
After all, the country has an entrepreneurship problem —
as in, business growth and its
labor market are struggling.
The
labor market in Fargo shows a lot of promise,
as the city has the second - lowest unemployment rate on our list, behind only neighboring Sioux Falls, S.D. And, future job growth over the next 10 years is estimated at nearly 43 percent, according to Sperling's.
Referring to the wild swings
in the stock
market that occurred earlier this month, Powell said the Fed does «not see these developments
as weighing heavily on the outlook for economic activity, the
labor market and inflation.»
As a consequence, we have seen only modest improvement
in the U.S.
labor market.
Commenting on Mr. Greenspan's remarks, David Hale of Kemper / Zurich International pointed out that
as a result of Europe's more «rigid» (that is, unionized)
labor markets, «If France or Germany had enjoyed America's success
in reducing unemployment, their trade union movements would be pushing up wages aggressively and setting the stage for a monetary tightening to slow down the economy's growth rate.»
The NHLPA works on behalf of the players
in varied disciplines such
as labor relations, product licensing,
marketing, international hockey and community relations, all
in furtherance of its efforts to promote its members and the game of hockey.
He is currently serving
as Faculty co-Director of the
Labor and Worklife Program at the Harvard Law School, and is Senior Research Fellow
in Labour
Markets at the London School of Economics» Centre for Economic Performance.
Until we see more pro-growth stimulus and structural reforms (especially
in the
labor market), we think QE will serve more
as an economic stabilizer than a solution for Europe's chronically slow growth.
He agrees that manufacturing
in Mexico for export to U.S. consumer
markets has become more attractive
as a result of the recent rise
in Chinese
labor and transportation costs.
This could be due to slightly more affordable mortgages,
as well
as other draws for millennials such
as a strong
labor market — unemployment is below the national average at 3.7 percent — and relatively high incomes for people
in that age group, according to a Zillow analysis.
Previously, the cost of any particular item at Shake Shack was largely uniform outside of stadiums and ballparks, but Shake Shack has brought back tiered pricing, which allows the chain to better adapt to different consumers (
as well
as different
labor and real estate costs)
in different
markets.
With an energy - related rebound
in inflation fading, signs of improving economic conditions need to be put into perspective,
as the output gap across the region
as a whole remains large, and so does the slack
in its
labor market.