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Originally Published 4 months ago — by PBS
Boeing workers at three Midwest plants have rejected a new contract proposal, leading to an extension of their nearly six-week strike over issues including wages and benefits, with no new negotiations scheduled.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Wall Street Journal
Starbucks CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, addressed the controversy surrounding the coffee chain's alleged pro-Palestinian comments made by its workers' union during the Israel-Hamas war, stating that protesters vandalizing its stores have the wrong impression of the company and its beliefs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ynetnews
Starbucks has filed a lawsuit against the workers' union, Starbucks Workers United, after the union shared posts on social media expressing solidarity with Palestine following the recent conflict with Hamas. Starbucks alleges that the posts harmed its reputation and violated trademark rights. In response, the union has filed its own lawsuit, claiming that Starbucks is trying to tarnish its reputation and imply support for terrorism. The controversy has led to online outrage and boycott threats against Starbucks. The company has clarified that the union's views do not represent its own and intends to pursue legal action to defend its partners and brand.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Marketplace
The contract between UPS and its workers union, Teamsters, expires on July 31, and with no deal reached in the latest negotiation session, nearly 350,000 UPS workers could potentially go on strike. The last strike in 1997 lasted 15 days and cost $850 million, but the impact this time could be even greater due to the surge in e-commerce packages. While other carriers won't be able to absorb all the volume, the current low shipping season and reduced consumer spending may mitigate some of the disruptions. However, the strike would still have a significant impact on deliveries and production of certain goods.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Starbucks Workers United, a union organizing Starbucks workers, went on strike during Pride month to protest against the company's alleged ban on LGBTQ+ Pride displays and threats to workers' health benefits if they unionize. The strike closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company's flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle, and is expected to disrupt operations at more than 150 stores. Starbucks denies any change in corporate policy and insists on its commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The workers' union is seeking guaranteed minimum hours, gender-neutral store bathrooms, and safety improvements, among other things.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Starbucks denies allegations made by its workers' union that it banned in-store Pride decorations halfway through Pride Month. The union had accused Starbucks of caving under pressure from anti-LGBTQ+ consumers. However, Starbucks spokesperson Andrew Trull denied the reports and said that there has been no change to any policy on this matter. Workers in Oklahoma were reportedly ordered to remove rainbow paraphernalia from multiple stores, with leadership telling baristas it was a safety issue related to the recent attacks on Target. Starbucks has historically marketed a pro-LGBTQ+ agenda.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Los Angeles Unified School District has reached an agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents about 30,000 school custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and other student services staff, following a three-day strike. The deal includes salary increases, a minimum wage raise, health benefits for part-time employees, and an investment in an Education and Professional Development Fund for SEIU members. The strike was supported by teachers and their union, and schools in the district reopened on Friday.