Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand...

Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.

Amazon workers threaten nationwide strike during Peak holiday season over pay,...

As Amazon faces record holiday sales, workers across the U.S. escalate strike threats to force the company to negotiate union contracts and improve working conditions.

Record-breaking 459,000 workers strike in 2023: US labor movement hits 23-year...

the nation saw 33 major work stoppages initiated last year, the highest count since the year 2000, which recorded 39 stoppages.

Starbucks workers across 14 states launch historic unionization bid in a...

"It's important that we're recognized as people rather than profit machines."

Actors embrace tentative deal with studios, curtains rise on Hollywood’s longest...

This agreement, coupled with a recent deal among writers, has brought a close to the industry's strike actions that had previously brought production to a near standstill.

UAW strike expands to Mack Trucks

The tentative contract included a raise of 19% over five years.

US autoworkers launch historic strike: 3 questions answered

What was the significance of this strike?

Nationwide UPS strike ‘imminent,’ Teamsters warn after rejecting ‘appalling’ contract offer

97 percent of UPS workers represented by the Teamsters voted to authorize a nationwide strike if a deal wasn't reached with management by July 31.

School support workers strike closing more than 1,000 LA schools

More than 1,000 schools are closed because of the strike, which impacts 422,000 students.

‘Don’t cross the picket line’: Apple workers organize Christmas Eve walkout

"Demand that Apple upholds its image with your wallet. Don't shop in stores, don't shop online."

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Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event

Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.

Billionaire wealth hits $10 trillion as Sanders warns of oligarchic rule

As the world’s wealthiest accumulate unprecedented riches, concerns mount over the impact of wealth inequality on democracy and society.

With Israel’s destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital, UN rapporteur calls for global medical boycott

Some 350 staff and patients were illegally detained by Israeli forces, though most were subsequently released.

Can’t believe it’s The New York Times and not Daily Mail 

It’s a headline meant to catch your attention– appealing to the Swifties, who think Taylor can save the world, the Musketeers, who are certain Elon can save the world, and, of course, their anti-fans who follow their every move.

Energy prices drop below zero in UK thanks to record wind-generated electricity

The record output provided more than 68 percent of the country’s power.