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Surveys say wages rising for plastics industry workers


June 18, 2013 4:41 pm ET

Wages are going up for employees in the plastics industry, or at least are expected to increase for workers who haven't seen a raise yet.

Baytown plant workers ratify agreements with ExxonMobil


May 20, 2013 12:15 pm ET

BAYTOWN, TEXAS — United Steelworkers Local 13-2001 said it has ratified three separate agreements with ExxonMobil's refinery in Baytown.

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Talent disconnect: industry/academia


May 17, 2013 3:31 pm ET

The competition for qualified workers is getting tougher. How can a manufacturer tackle the challenges?

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Analyst: North American mold makers need to expand


May 15, 2013 10:59 am ET

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — Before the auto slowdown that saw two carmakers file for bankruptcy, the North American auto industry launched about 40 all-new vehicle models each year. Next year it will introduce 74.

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Recruiter tells plastics industry: Your websites send the wrong message


March 28, 2013 3:56 pm ET

TAMPA, FLA. — Little things can make a big difference for plastics firms in the hiring proc­ess, says industry veteran Russ Riendeau.

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Manufacturing industry snapshot: Travelers IndustryEdge survey, 2012


March 15, 2013 4:11 pm ET

Filling technical jobs could get tougher


February 8, 2013 3:38 pm ET

I regularly get calls from plastics companies all around the country that are having a tough time finding technical candidates with plastics experience. There are a few reasons why this is happening.

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Education levels of US manufacturing workforce, 2000 vs. 2011


February 8, 2013 2:57 pm ET

California rotomolder C-Pak adds workers with on-the-job training program


January 31, 2013 4:23 pm ET

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. -- Custom rotational molder C-Pak Industries Inc. has added employees through a government-backed on-the-job training program.

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Skilled talent is right in front of you


January 25, 2013 1:58 pm ET

Crain's Chicago Business' Focus section ran an Oct. 29 report on manufacturing that featured a story [Page 21] about the difficulties of finding skilled talent — “30,000 unfilled manufacturing jobs in Illinois,” according to the...

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