A federal court temporarily lifted a sales halt on two higher-end models of the Apple Watch ordered by the International […]
Month: December 2023
Trader Joe’s Illegally Fired Union Supporter, Labor Prosecutors Say
Officials also allege that the grocer illegally withheld retirement benefits from the first of its stores that organized.
California Poultry Supplier Illegally Employed Kids, Stole Wages: Labor Department
Regulators say Exclusive Poultry Inc. had kids as young as 14 working to debone chickens with sharp knives and “operate […]
Spotify Axes 17% Of Workforce In Third Round Of Layoffs This Year
The music streaming service hopes the cuts, which amount to about 1,500 people, will help it become profitable.
New Unions Have Won Historic Elections. Winning First Contracts Is Even Harder.
Unionized workers at Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI have accused their employers of refusing to bargain. “That’s absolutely part […]
Why Gas Prices Are Likely To Spike Again
Gas prices were finally starting to go down, but a new OPEC+ deal means they’re expected to rise soon.
Workers Worldwide Launch Black Friday Strike At Amazon
Protests and strikes were organized in more than 30 countries as part of the annual “Make Amazon Pay” event.
Feds Say Medieval Times Retaliated Against Worker Who Spoke Up About Sexual Assault
A new complaint is part of a slew of charges against the dinner theater chain that allege illegal union-busting.
Auto Workers Ratify Ford, GM And Stellantis Contracts Following Big Three Strikes
The deals include raises of at least 33% over four and a half years when cost-of-living adjustments are included.
Starbucks Insists It Isn’t Union-Busting. A Growing List Of Rulings Say Otherwise.
Judges have ruled in more than 30 cases that Starbucks violated workers’ rights, and more decisions are in the pipeline.