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www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Canada news

Starbucks workers across U.S. set to walk off the job Thursday to protest work conditions | CBC News

Starbucks workers across the United States went on strike during the company's 'Red Cup Day' promotional event.
The workers are demanding improved staffing and schedules.
The strike was organized by the Workers United union. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Chicago Starbucks baristas strike early for national Red Cup Day

Baristas at two unionized Chicago Starbucks locations went on strike ahead of a nationwide walkout planned for Red Cup Day.
The workers are demanding sufficient staffing and resources to meet the demands of the popular holiday promotion.
No Starbucks location that has unionized with Workers United has negotiated a first contract. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
6 months ago
Education

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 ]
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time.com
3 months ago
World news

North Korea Is Sending Workers Abroad Again Amid Fresh Crackdown on Human Rights

North Korea has sent new batches of workers overseas
The human rights situation in North Korea has worsened [ more ]
Flipboard
3 months ago
Marketing

Best Buy Worker Says He Was Fired For Using PTO

Workers upset about being allegedly fired
Daily Dot story about TikTok on Flipboard [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
3 months ago
Career

California rethinking college degree rule for government jobs

Changing job descriptions in California to remove education requirements can benefit workers and employers.
There is disagreement about the best and fastest way to implement these changes. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Career

Some Workers Actually Want to Get Fired. Here's Why. | Entrepreneur

Some younger workers are embracing the idea of being laid off as a sign to force a change in their careers.
Nearly 20% of Gen Z and 15% of millennials said they would be happy to be laid off at this time, according to a survey by the Harris Poll for Bloomberg News. [ more ]
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