Shoofly Vegan Bakery's staff were locked out following late paychecks and abrupt contract cancellations by its new owner; employees are now seeking to buy the business.
"Touchstone's route setters are crucial to the climbing experience, and their recent unionization reflects growing frustrations over management practices and job conditions within the company."
"We're at a critical juncture with Canada Post right now," said CEO Doug Ettinger. "We need to redevelop our operating model. It's an old-fashioned, outdated operating model that in today's hyper-competitive e-commerce market holds us back."
As Carlos Tapia, president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff's Association, stated, 'This disregard for employee well-being goes well beyond mere management oversight, it's a violation of labor laws.' He emphasized the severity of the situation, highlighting that the issues being faced are not just management errors but serious breaches that necessitate urgent attention.
Kroger is facing heightened scrutiny for price gouging on various items, coinciding with its defense against a merger with Albertsons, raising concerns over consumer fairness.
Paul Boucher, president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, emphasizes the dangers of the government directive by stating it creates a "dangerous precedent" for collective bargaining, threatening unions' leverage to negotiate better wages and safer working conditions.