Companies Like Starbucks Just Found A New Way To Undermine Their Employees

Companies Like Starbucks Just Found A New Way To Undermine Their Employees

Some new unions are facing an unforeseen hurdle as they try to bargain first contracts with big-name employers: getting sued for the names they’ve chosen. Starbucks is the latest company to file an intellectual property lawsuit against its employees’ union. The coffee chain claims that the group, Workers United, is “diluting” the Starbucks brand and…

Union President Blasts Ford Chairman: ‘He Knows Exactly How To Settle This Strike’

Union President Blasts Ford Chairman: ‘He Knows Exactly How To Settle This Strike’

The executive chairman of Ford Motor Company broke his silence on the monthlong auto workers strike on Monday and said the work stoppage could “devastate local communities” if it continues. Bill Ford, the great-grandson of Henry Ford and the company’s chairman since 1999, also criticized the United Auto Workers union for recently shutting down the…

A big climate change stress test is coming for Amazon sellers and suppliers

A big climate change stress test is coming for Amazon sellers and suppliers

As Amazon and other big businesses ramp up efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, they’re putting pressure on their suppliers to do the same, and those who don’t may pay a big price. Starting in 2024, Amazon will require suppliers to share their emissions data, set emissions goals, and report on their progress, the e-commerce…

Pharmacy Chain Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Amid Fallout From Opioid-Related Lawsuits

Pharmacy Chain Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Amid Fallout From Opioid-Related Lawsuits

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Elliott: Ducks go mighty on the nostalgia and showcase a promising future in home opener

Elliott: Ducks go mighty on the nostalgia and showcase a promising future in home opener

The Ducks reached back to their NHL beginnings to celebrate their home opener Sunday, wearing a version of their original eggplant-and-jade Mighty Duck uniforms that was so splendidly designed, you could squint and picture Paul Kariya at the dawn of his Hall of Fame career zipping up the left wing to embarrass yet another hapless…

Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Is Receiving A Lot Of Praise For Her Open Letter Addressing Recent Backlash

Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Is Receiving A Lot Of Praise For Her Open Letter Addressing Recent Backlash

Kayla reminded Black girls this isn’t just her singular experience; they’re not alone in this journey. “My truth, trauma, and vulnerability are a relatable part of the human experience. I know I’m not alone, and I want to make sure you know that you’re not either. On days when I feel most inadequate, I have…