Labor Dispute Closes Berlin, the Beloved Chicago Gay Bar
Berlin, a renowned gay nightclub in Chicago, has closed after four decades due to months of boycotts by workers and performers demanding higher wages, health insurance, and improved security.
The club, which opened in 1983, was a hub for the city's gay rights movement and attracted famous performers and celebrities, offering a unique experience with a focus on dark wave and post-punk music. [ more ]
Ahead of Starbucks Red Cup Day, college students demand schools cut ties with the coffee giant
Protests against Starbucks are being organized by students and workers ahead of Red Cup Day, an annual event where holiday-themed reusable cups are handed out.
The movement, known as the Red Cup Rebellion, includes boycotts, strikes, and picket lines. [ more ]