Hope fades outside Matamoros maquila as workers face plant closure, stigma, and shrinking options
A Monday conciliation hearing will determine whether workers secure severance or face a lengthy legal fight.... Read more »
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Delia’s tamales owner settles worker wage theft lawsuit
The popular Rio Grande Valley restaurant was accused by more than two dozen workers of failing to pay them the... Read more »
Why a Brownsville resident built a flight school for his daughter — and others
The Flight Academy of South Texas in Brownsville emphasizes training with advanced aircraft and technology, owner Jorge Whitley said.... Read more »
Texas now requires legal status for professional licenses. How it could affect the Valley’s fastest-growing jobs
The change applies to electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, cosmetologists, barbers, tow truck operators, vehicle inspectors, and midwives, among others.... Read more »
Inside the labor crisis at a Matamoros maquila: What workers were told, what they’re doing, and what comes next
As a critical clock runs, more than 1,000 workers at a Matamoros maquila wait to learn whether they will be... Read more »
Feds: Brothers ran an alleged multibillion-dollar scheme. Now 1,000 Matamoros workers are paying the price.
Two brothers allegedly used fake invoices and concealed debt in a scheme that triggered the collapse of a company on... Read more »
Breaking: Auto parts manufacturer lays off 41 in Harlingen as Matamoros shutdown unfolds
Employees at its Matamoros plant have been protesting this week amid uncertainty over how many jobs will be lost as... Read more »
Valley builders back bill to let longtime undocumented workers work legally
The bill would allow immigrants without a criminal record to earn legal work status by paying a $7,000 fine and... Read more »
Matamoros maquila jobs in jeopardy as U.S. auto supplier winds down amid bankruptcy
The move collides with tense wage negotiations and growing uncertainty inside Matamoros' manufacturing sector.... Read more »
The hidden cost of workforce training — and how South Texas College is trying to lower it
STC is expanding a long-running program that provides free scrubs, protective workwear, and professional attire for students and alumni. Here’s... Read more »
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