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Starbucks workers at over 100 US stores walk out ahead of shareholder meeting
Workers hold protest in Seattle outside of Starbucks’ headquarters in response to the company’s aggressive anti-union efforts
Michael Sainato
22, Mar, 2023 @2:27 PM
‘My name is cleared’: the US workers fighting back against union busting
Organizers say an increased unionizing drive has been met with threats and retaliation – and now the Senate wants answers
Michael Sainato
22, Mar, 2023 @9:00 AM
Low-income Americans face a ‘hunger cliff’ as Snap benefits are cut
The US food assistance program offered expanded benefits during the Covid emergency, but they ended last month
Michael Sainato
17, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM
‘It was traumatic’: Uber, Lyft drivers decry low pay and unfair deactivations
Drivers call for regulation of rideshare companies they say collect up to 50% of fares and arbitrarily close workers’ accounts
Michael Sainato
10, Mar, 2023 @10:00 AM
Starbucks CEO to testify before Senate over opposition to stores unionizing
Bernie Sanders had threatened to subpoena Howard Schultz if he refused to appear while workers file unfair labor practice charges
Michael Sainato
07, Mar, 2023 @5:59 PM
Ford seeks to remotely repossess cars after missed payments in US patent
Automaker would remotely disable the vehicle or a component of the vehicle if delinquency notice isn’t acknowledged
Michael Sainato
03, Mar, 2023 @5:35 PM
Leaked audio reveals US rail workers were told to skip inspections as Ohio crash prompts scrutiny to industry
Exclusive: employee says manager told her to stop marking cars for repair, as Ohio derailment brings hard look at industry’s record of blocking safety rules
Michael Sainato
03, Mar, 2023 @9:00 AM
Starbucks condemned for ‘intimidation’ of US union organizers
Bernie Sanders moves to summon chief executive Howard Schultz to Senate committee to explain repeated anti-union violations
Michael Sainato
02, Mar, 2023 @6:23 PM
‘They’re more concerned about profit’: Osha, DoJ take on Amazon’s grueling working conditions
The federal workplace safety agency has issued citations against the company at multiple warehouses for various violations
Michael Sainato
02, Mar, 2023 @7:00 AM
‘The lavatory waste comes on us’: unsafe, unsanitary work conditions, airport workers claim
Swissport USA employees also allege ground services firm violates sick leave policy and retaliates against those who speak out
Michael Sainato
23, Feb, 2023 @11:00 AM
As US hospital profits, health workers struggle with chronic understaffing
The largest hospital company in the country has money to address staff shortages but chooses not to, workers say
Michael Sainato
22, Feb, 2023 @12:00 PM
Ohio train derailment reveals need for urgent reform, workers say
Unions say rail companies’ desire for increased profits is driving up safety risks – and more accidents will happen without action
Michael Sainato
20, Feb, 2023 @9:00 AM
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