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
Labor Notes, news & views
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
people's world, news & views
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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