Taylor Swift is wrapping up her groundbreaking Eras Tour in the US with a series of six sold-out shows near Los Angeles, starting on Thursday night. However, there have been calls from union officials and politicians for her to postpone these shows in solidarity with striking hospitality workers. In an open letter entitled “Speak …
Parenthood has always been full of unpredictability, from late-night wake-ups to calls from school when something is wrong. Dealing with a sick or scared child is just part of the dynamic of family life. However, modern parents in the United States are facing additional challenges and a decline in stable institutions, leading to increased stress, …
The recent passage of legislation by the Knesset to limit the authority of Israel’s Supreme Court signifies a significant shift for the country. This development goes beyond the legal implications and highlights the damage caused to Israeli society. The bill, which focuses on curtailing the Court’s power in administrative review, restricts its ability to overturn …
Shipping containers are loaded onto rail cars at the Global Container Terminals Vanterm container terminal on Vancouver Harbour in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Weekly rail trade data from the Association of American Railroads reveals the significant negative impact of the Canadian West Coast ports strike on freight rail cargo …
Talks between the United Parcel Service (UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have taken a complicated turn as union leaders potentially adopt a more rigid stance to attract workers from retail giant Amazon, according to sources. The Teamsters and UPS are currently engaged in intense negotiations for a new contract, with the possibility of …
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has announced that negotiations for a new contract with UPS have “collapsed,” raising the possibility of a large-scale strike next month. While there is still time to reach a new agreement before the current contract expires on July 31, the Teamsters had hoped to have a tentative deal in place …
Tens of thousands of unionized workers for the United Parcel Service (UPS) are on the brink of a potential strike as negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters intensify. Workers have increased pressure on the company, demanding its “best and final offer” by Friday or face the largest single employer strike in decades. The Teamsters …
Marchers with Starbucks paraded through the iconic intersection of Hollywood and Highland during the annual Pride Parade in Los Angeles on June 12, 2022 (David Mcnew | Getty Images). Strikes have begun at certain Starbucks stores in Seattle, following a public dispute between the coffee giant and the baristas’ union over claims of the company …
Last April, workers at a Starbucks branch in Ithaca, New York went on strike due to repeated grease trap spills that created hazardous conditions in the store and a lack of action from management. This prompted a communication specialist from Edelman, Starbucks’ public relations firm, to send a “real-time alert” to corporate Starbucks officials flagging …