For many tour operators, the year started out healthy, but then suddenly, business stalled. Most said a corresponding dip in consumer confidence, escalating housing prices and rising fuel costs were ...

Before leaving for his work shift, Mike Pomeroy said goodbye to his wife, Ronda, the way he always did: with a promise. “I’ll see you in 14.” The powerplant operator then made the drive for his shift ...

Tour operators tend to fall into two camps when it comes to dealing with cruise lines: Steal their passengers or ride their wake. For decades, many of the big tour companies have tried to compete head ...

The National Labor Relations Board sided with a union’s request to have shift-differential pay reinstated and back pay issued after a nursing home’s new owner unilaterally ended the incentive practice ...

Anne Arundel County fire 911 operators switched away from 10- and 14-hour shifts to a 24-hour schedule Thursday amid hopes it will battle fatigue, though filling rotations will require overtime.