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Amazon Teamsters Go on Strike at Seven US Facilities, Including the One In SF's Bayview

Hundreds of Amazon workers are striking for better wages and health care, indicating growing labor unrest and demands for union negotiations.

Amazon's Success Threatened by Strikes

Amazon workers are staging strikes globally to demand better pay and benefits, particularly during peak shopping periods.

The Amazon holiday strike is perfectly timed. It's the latest example of workers wielding their collective power

Amazon workers are striking strategically during the holiday season to demand union recognition and better working conditions.

Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump's return puts pressure on unions

Amazon and Starbucks workers are striking for union recognition and labor contracts, highlighting ongoing tensions between corporate structures and organized labor efforts.

Bernie Sanders: Amazon "Accepts Worker Injuries...as the Cost of Doing Business"

Workers are demanding better pays and safer conditions amidst skyrocketing wealth for Jeff Bezos, highlighting profound disparities in the corporate world.

Five more Amazon facilities authorize worker strikes

Teamsters unions at additional Amazon facilities have voted to strike, protesting low wages and hazardous conditions, especially during the busy holiday season.

Amazon Teamsters Go on Strike at Seven US Facilities, Including the One In SF's Bayview

Hundreds of Amazon workers are striking for better wages and health care, indicating growing labor unrest and demands for union negotiations.

Amazon's Success Threatened by Strikes

Amazon workers are staging strikes globally to demand better pay and benefits, particularly during peak shopping periods.

The Amazon holiday strike is perfectly timed. It's the latest example of workers wielding their collective power

Amazon workers are striking strategically during the holiday season to demand union recognition and better working conditions.

Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump's return puts pressure on unions

Amazon and Starbucks workers are striking for union recognition and labor contracts, highlighting ongoing tensions between corporate structures and organized labor efforts.

Bernie Sanders: Amazon "Accepts Worker Injuries...as the Cost of Doing Business"

Workers are demanding better pays and safer conditions amidst skyrocketing wealth for Jeff Bezos, highlighting profound disparities in the corporate world.

Five more Amazon facilities authorize worker strikes

Teamsters unions at additional Amazon facilities have voted to strike, protesting low wages and hazardous conditions, especially during the busy holiday season.
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#starbucks

Starbucks Stock Faces Hit From Labor Fiasco

Starbucks workers are striking in major cities, challenging the company's turnaround plans and reflecting ongoing labor disputes.

Starbucks strike set to begin in these 3 cities and could spread to hundreds of others

Workers at Starbucks plan a five-day strike over stalled contract negotiations and unresolved legal issues, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the company.

Starbucks baristas in L.A. and other cities go on strike over elusive contract

Workers at Starbucks locations initiated a strike for better contracts and wages, planning to expand the action during the holiday rush.

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

SBWU has unionized over 525 Starbucks locations but is striking due to stalled negotiations over fair economic proposals. This demands attention to barista wages.

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

Starbucks Workers United is escalating strikes due to stalled contract negotiations and failure to offer viable economic proposals from the company.

Starbucks workers' strike shuts down 59 stores across the US

Starbucks baristas' strike highlights ongoing contract disputes and demand for immediate pay increases amid broader labor issues.
The strikes have spread across multiple US cities, indicating a growing movement among workers.

Starbucks Stock Faces Hit From Labor Fiasco

Starbucks workers are striking in major cities, challenging the company's turnaround plans and reflecting ongoing labor disputes.

Starbucks strike set to begin in these 3 cities and could spread to hundreds of others

Workers at Starbucks plan a five-day strike over stalled contract negotiations and unresolved legal issues, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the company.

Starbucks baristas in L.A. and other cities go on strike over elusive contract

Workers at Starbucks locations initiated a strike for better contracts and wages, planning to expand the action during the holiday rush.

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

SBWU has unionized over 525 Starbucks locations but is striking due to stalled negotiations over fair economic proposals. This demands attention to barista wages.

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

Starbucks Workers United is escalating strikes due to stalled contract negotiations and failure to offer viable economic proposals from the company.

Starbucks workers' strike shuts down 59 stores across the US

Starbucks baristas' strike highlights ongoing contract disputes and demand for immediate pay increases amid broader labor issues.
The strikes have spread across multiple US cities, indicating a growing movement among workers.
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#wage-increase

Union in Boeing strike presents resolution proposal to members

The union has proposed a new deal to resolve the Boeing strike, featuring a significant wage increase and better benefits for workers.

Christmas dips and party nibbles run short as Bakkavor factory strike continues

Further strike action at a food production site threatens supplies of dips and sauces, raising concerns for the holiday season.

Union in Boeing strike presents resolution proposal to members

The union has proposed a new deal to resolve the Boeing strike, featuring a significant wage increase and better benefits for workers.

Christmas dips and party nibbles run short as Bakkavor factory strike continues

Further strike action at a food production site threatens supplies of dips and sauces, raising concerns for the holiday season.
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#local-government

Sunday Links: Major Hotel Workers Strike to Begin

Oakland sells Coliseum shares for $125 million to address budget issues.

The London Buzz - 4th December 2024

Hackney Council faces pressure to tax the wealthiest as inequality calls grow.
Lambeth Council's financial crisis reaches alarming levels, forecasting a £69.9 million gap.
Guardian and Observer journalists launch their first strike in 50 years, marking a historic labor movement.

Sunday Links: Major Hotel Workers Strike to Begin

Oakland sells Coliseum shares for $125 million to address budget issues.

The London Buzz - 4th December 2024

Hackney Council faces pressure to tax the wealthiest as inequality calls grow.
Lambeth Council's financial crisis reaches alarming levels, forecasting a £69.9 million gap.
Guardian and Observer journalists launch their first strike in 50 years, marking a historic labor movement.
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#volkswagen

Volkswagen strikes across Germany draw nearly 100,000 workers

Almost 100,000 Volkswagen workers in Germany protested against wage cuts and threatened plant closures, indicating significant unrest and potential for further action.

Germany: Volkswagen strikes called by trade union DW 12/01/2024

IG Metall has called for labor strikes at Volkswagen plants due to failed job cut negotiations.

Labor dispute at VW escalates amid worsening cost crisis DW 12/02/2024

VW workers in Germany are striking against management decisions that threaten jobs and employment security, demanding better conditions and fair treatment.

Volkswagen strikes across Germany draw nearly 100,000 workers

Almost 100,000 Volkswagen workers in Germany protested against wage cuts and threatened plant closures, indicating significant unrest and potential for further action.

Germany: Volkswagen strikes called by trade union DW 12/01/2024

IG Metall has called for labor strikes at Volkswagen plants due to failed job cut negotiations.

Labor dispute at VW escalates amid worsening cost crisis DW 12/02/2024

VW workers in Germany are striking against management decisions that threaten jobs and employment security, demanding better conditions and fair treatment.
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#worker-rights

Thousandswalk off the job at top hotel chains job in Labor Day weekend strike action

Hotel strikes expected across multiple cities due to staffing issues and increased workloads stemming from pandemic-related cuts.

London Underground workers to strike over pay in November

Workers on the London Underground plan strikes in November over pay disputes, prompted by management's refusal to negotiate key demands.

Thousands of U.S. Hotel Workers Strike Over Labor Day Weekend

Over 10,000 hotel workers are on strike for better pay and conditions, highlighting systemic undervaluation in the hospitality industry.

New Seasons Market unionized workers go on strike Wednesday at 11 Portland-area stores

Unionized workers in Portland are striking due to stalled contract negotiations primarily over pay and benefits, reflecting ongoing labor disputes.

Thousandswalk off the job at top hotel chains job in Labor Day weekend strike action

Hotel strikes expected across multiple cities due to staffing issues and increased workloads stemming from pandemic-related cuts.

London Underground workers to strike over pay in November

Workers on the London Underground plan strikes in November over pay disputes, prompted by management's refusal to negotiate key demands.

Thousands of U.S. Hotel Workers Strike Over Labor Day Weekend

Over 10,000 hotel workers are on strike for better pay and conditions, highlighting systemic undervaluation in the hospitality industry.

New Seasons Market unionized workers go on strike Wednesday at 11 Portland-area stores

Unionized workers in Portland are striking due to stalled contract negotiations primarily over pay and benefits, reflecting ongoing labor disputes.
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Hennessy Workers Strike Over Plans to Bottle Cognac in China

The trade war between China and Europe escalates, impacting Hennessy workers protesting potential bottling moves to China.

US hiring slows but hurricane fallout blurs findings

U.S. hiring slowed sharply in October, influenced by disruptions from hurricanes and labor strikes, resulting in a potentially inaccurate jobs count.
#san-francisco

Thousands of San Francisco Hotel Workers Ready for Strike Vote | KQED

San Francisco hotels face potential strike due to failed contract negotiations and worker dissatisfaction with management's proposals.

Thursday Morning What's Up: 85 Striking Hotel Workers Arrested in Union Square

Underrated neighborhoods for Halloween in SF identified through a data index.
85 hotel workers arrested during a significant strike in San Francisco.
Zoox to launch robotaxi rides in SF and Las Vegas.

Thousands of San Francisco Hotel Workers Ready for Strike Vote | KQED

San Francisco hotels face potential strike due to failed contract negotiations and worker dissatisfaction with management's proposals.

Thursday Morning What's Up: 85 Striking Hotel Workers Arrested in Union Square

Underrated neighborhoods for Halloween in SF identified through a data index.
85 hotel workers arrested during a significant strike in San Francisco.
Zoox to launch robotaxi rides in SF and Las Vegas.
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Humpday Headlines: Coyote Pup Was Killed Following Biting Incident In Golden Gate Park

Khazar Momeni continues to testify in the trial of Nima Momeni, the accused killer of Bob Lee.

Museums' security staff vote to strike

Security guards at the Science and Natural History Museums are striking for better pay and working conditions, highlighting their significant responsibilities.
#aviation-industry

Boeing could get some air under its wings with a $15 billion equity offering

Boeing is facing significant financial challenges due to strikes, potentially needing to raise up to $15 billion in new stock to shore up liquidity.

Lufthansa reaches pay deal with cabin crew after strikes DW 04/11/2024

Lufthansa agrees to a pay rise of 16.5%-17.4% for cabin staff by 2026.
Similar deals with ground crews and airport security personnel end a wave of early-year strikes.

Boeing could get some air under its wings with a $15 billion equity offering

Boeing is facing significant financial challenges due to strikes, potentially needing to raise up to $15 billion in new stock to shore up liquidity.

Lufthansa reaches pay deal with cabin crew after strikes DW 04/11/2024

Lufthansa agrees to a pay rise of 16.5%-17.4% for cabin staff by 2026.
Similar deals with ground crews and airport security personnel end a wave of early-year strikes.
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#wages

More Boston hotel workers are on strike, this time indefinitely

Hotel workers are striking for better wages and working conditions despite hotels making significant profits.
UNITE HERE Local 26 is leading the strike impacting major Boston hotels.

Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until 2025: AP source

Dockworkers' union temporarily suspends strike to negotiate a new contract.
The agreement allows operations to resume while wage discussions continue.

More Boston hotel workers are on strike, this time indefinitely

Hotel workers are striking for better wages and working conditions despite hotels making significant profits.
UNITE HERE Local 26 is leading the strike impacting major Boston hotels.

Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until 2025: AP source

Dockworkers' union temporarily suspends strike to negotiate a new contract.
The agreement allows operations to resume while wage discussions continue.
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US dockworkers union to suspend strike after reaching tentative deal

Dockworkers and port operators reached a tentative agreement ending a strike, reflecting ongoing wage negotiations and economic implications for trade.

Fears of workplace automation are fueling the dockworker strike

Dock workers are striking against the threat of automation, demanding pay raises and a ban on automated machinery in ports.

A trio of crises threatens to upend the race 5 weeks before Election Day

Emerging crises ahead of elections can sway voter decisions, often influencing perceptions of the incumbent party.
#economic-impact

Markets today: Wall Street wavers on Middle East missile news

Geopolitical tensions and labor strikes negatively affected U.S. stock markets despite some positive economic indicators.

It felt like a historic moment': the Hollywood strikes one year on

Late-night TV shows were put on hold due to the strikes by screenwriters and actors, leading to a $6 billion economic loss in Hollywood.

Markets today: Wall Street wavers on Middle East missile news

Geopolitical tensions and labor strikes negatively affected U.S. stock markets despite some positive economic indicators.

It felt like a historic moment': the Hollywood strikes one year on

Late-night TV shows were put on hold due to the strikes by screenwriters and actors, leading to a $6 billion economic loss in Hollywood.
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3 months ago

Payback Time: Now It's the Machinists' Turn to Mount the Barricades

Workers are determined to reclaim lost wages and benefits after decades of corporate exploitation.

Data Shows American Citizens Smuggle More Fentanyl Into US Than Migrants | KQED

Mexican drug cartels are increasingly recruiting young Americans, including students, to smuggle fentanyl across the U.S.-Mexico border, raising significant community concerns.

Bananas May Soon Be Disappearing From American Grocery Store Shelves. Here's Why - Tasting Table

Labor strikes, especially from the ILA, pose a significant economic threat to the U.S. as negotiations for a new contract remain unresolved.

THE TRASH REPORT: Private Planes and Film Festival Pains

Labor strikes impact grocery shopping, reinforcing appreciation for local stores.
Jeff Bezos' new private jet purchase raises questions about luxury travel.
US government seizes Maduro's jet, illustrating international political dynamics.

Good Morning, News: Portlanders WIlling to Pay More for Parks, Boeing's Shaky Future in Space, and Grocery Store Workers Strike-Don't Be a Scab

Local grocery workers in Portland are striking for better contracts this Labor Day weekend, impacting consumer options for grocery shopping.

Hollywood is slowly getting back to work, but the days of peak TV aren't coming back

The entertainment industry is in a slow recovery post-strike, and the peak TV era may not return.

UAW may launch more strikes at Stellantis-this time over plant re-launch

The UAW plans possible strikes against Stellantis for failing to reopen a closed factory, asserting the need to enforce union contract commitments.

Video game actor on strike doesn't want his performances to be considered just data

Video game performers seek protections against unregulated AI due to concerns over job displacement and the lack of transparency in compensation.

How protests paved the path to the Paris Olympic Games

The Paris Olympic Games faced significant labor strikes, protests around migrant rights, and controversy over Israeli participation, reflecting broader political tensions.

France, worried about Olympics strikes, will pay government workers more

France offering bonuses to government employees working during Olympics
Avoiding strikes during major events is a key concern in France

Today's top business headlines: Wall Street layoffs, Tinder lawsuit, and new method for training AI

Morgan Stanley is cutting hundreds of jobs from its wealth management unit, representing less than 1% of the division's employees.
The year 2023 saw a significant increase in labor strikes, with over 500,000 U.S. workers going on strike, fueled by expiring labor contracts and recent strikes from gig workers.

Logistics Report: Shipping's Stronger Earnings Outlook; Walmart Automates Grocery Logistics

Global economic trends impact various industries and markets.
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