people's world, news & views
Mark Gruenberg
10,000 Starbucks workers strike nationwide

Following a 98%-2% strike authorization vote, 10,000 Starbucks workers nationwide began a strike on December 20, set to continue through Christmas Eve.

10,000 Starbucks workers strike nationwide
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Lisa Xu
UFCW Reformers Block Kroger-Albertsons ...

Judges in Oregon and Washington have blocked the Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger, marking a win for labor and reform-focused UFCW local unions. The rulings prompted Albertsons to terminate the agreement.

UFCW Reformers Block Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger
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Mark Gruenberg
Workers, consumers cheer as Kroger-Albertson’s ...

U.S. judges in Portland and Seattle blocked the Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger, drawing cheers from workers and consumers.

Workers, consumers cheer as Kroger-Albertson’s merger dies
people's world, news & views
Cameron Harrison
Philly Whole Foods workers petition for union ...

In a first under Amazon's ownership, Philadelphia Whole Foods employees are unionizing to address understaffing, low wages, high demands, and reduced benefits.

Philly Whole Foods workers petition for union recognition
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Mark Gruenberg
Unions, progressive groups react with dismay, ...

Unions and progressives, dismayed by Kamala Harris's loss to Donald Trump, vowed to press on with their fight for key causes.

Unions, progressive groups react with dismay, defiance to Trump win

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UFCW Reformers Block Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger

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UFCW Reformers Block Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger

Judges in Oregon and Washington have blocked the Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger, marking a win for labor and reform-focused UFCW local unions. The rulings prompted Albertsons to terminate the agreement.

Inflation and Your Next Union Contract

Inflation and Your Next Union Contract

Despite all the talk of labor shortages and a tight job market, wages have not kept pace with the cost of living, especially essential expenses like housing, food, and gas. Profits, on the other hand, have boomed—so employers can afford to pay more.