Despite political rhetoric championing a revival of American manufacturing, employers in heavy industries continue to face steep challenges in recruiting and retaining workers, The Wall Street Journal ...

"Jobs in factories will come roaring back into our country," said President Trump when he announced reciprocal tariffs last month. "We will supercharge our domestic industrial base." The American ...

The early 20th century was the golden age of American factory work — a time when steel mills, textile plants, and assembly lines roared to life across cities like Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Chicago.

We often romanticize the American industrial era—the “Arsenal of Democracy,” the sheer scale of production, and the promised opportunity. But for the millions of men and women who clocked in daily, ...

Ford is offering manufacturing roles that can reach six figures, yet plants still struggle to attract and keep enough people to run the lines. The gap is not simply about pay, it reflects a deeper ...