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Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia become the 1st to unionize
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Pennsylvania have voted to unionize, becoming the first group of employees to pull off a labor win at the Amazon-owned grocery store chainABC News - 2d -
Whole Foods Employees Defy Amazon’s Anti-Union Efforts
The grocery chain’s store in Philadelphia becomes the first to join a union, where workers hope to expand organizing to other outlets and across the Amazon empire.Inc. - 1d -
Philadelphia Whole Foods first to unionize
Employees at a Philadelphia Whole Foods made history as the first Amazon-owned grocery chain to unionize following a Monday vote. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) cited a 130-100 vote of ...The Hill - 2d -
Middle East becomes fastest-growing renewables market outside China
UAE’s Masdar and Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power lead build out of huge solar farmsFinancial Times - 2d -
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia vote to form Amazon-owned grocery store's first union
The vote marks the first successful organizing effort at Whole Foods since Amazon acquired the grocer for $13.7 billion in 2017.CNBC - 2d -
Whole Foods Workers Form First Union in Amazon’s Grocery Chain
The union win, at a Philadelphia store where workers are seeking higher wages, comes as Amazon is also fighting organizing efforts among some warehouse employees and delivery drivers.The New York Times - 2d -
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philly become the 1st to unionize
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philly have voted to unionize, becoming the first group of employees to pull off a labor win at the chain.CBS News - 2d -
Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to oversee grocery business
Amazon named Jason Buechel, who currently serves as CEO of Whole Foods, to oversee its larger worldwide grocery business.CNBC - 2d -
Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to oversee grocery business
Amazon has tapped Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to oversee its sprawling grocery business, the company announced Monday.NBC News - 2d -
Elon Musk’s Doge accused of ‘illegal’ job posting by federal workers’ union
Union leader claims Trump-created organization is ‘corrupt’ as X owner posts vague request for applications. Elon Musk ’s “department of government efficiency” (Doge) has been accused by a leading ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jalen Hurts ‘Just Wins,’ and That’s All That Matters to Philadelphia
The Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has never understood the measuring stick the public uses to evaluate his quarterback.The New York Times - 3d -
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Trump suggestion on Gaza strip: ‘Clean out the whole thing’
President Trump indicated Sunday that the way to help the situation in Gaza is to “clean out the whole thing.” Aboard Air Force One, Trump said Gaza is a “real mess,” after the Palestinian militant ...The Hill - 4d -
English wins PGA stop, 1st since becoming father
An emotional Harris English, 35, held off Sam Stevens to win the Farmers Insurance Open by one shot Saturday, securing his fifth career PGA Tour victory with a 1-over 73 in challenging weather at ...ESPN - 4d -
Fast Food Is an American Staple, but Its Workers Struggle to Survive
Fast food is inextricably linked to American culture, but its workers can’t make ends meet.Inc. - 4d -
Amazon’s Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia are voting on whether to form the first union in the Amazon-owned chain. The company is pushing back.The New York Times - 4d -
The Papers: Job cut fears and PM 'rejects whole-life term reform'
The state of the UK economy and calls for sentencing reform after the Southport attack lead the papers.BBC News - 5d -
Bacon heavyweight Smithfield Foods to tip IPO scales at $11 billion with an eye on amassing market share
China-owned bacon maker sets IPO terms at $24 to $27 with 397.47 million shares outstanding.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Costco union representing 18,000 workers authorizes nationwide strike
The union said 85% of its members approved a work stoppage.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Penguins' Nedeljkovic makes NHL history as he becomes 1st goalie with goal and assist in a game
Alex Nedeljkovic remembers admiring the way Marty Turco and Martin Brodeur handled the puck in his childhoodABC News - Jan. 18 -
Nedeljkovic becomes 1st goalie with goal and assist, and has 40 saves as Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Top food trends for 2025 revealed by "Food & Wine"
"Food & Wine" reveals what's ahead for food in 2025, including trends shaping what we eat and drink.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
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Effort to unionize college athletes hits road block
The legal efforts to unionize college athletes appear to be running out of steam this month as a new Republican-led administration gets set to take over the federal agency in charge of ruling on ...ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Service Workers Union Rejoins AFL-CIO After 20 Years as Labor Girds for Trump 2.0
The Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members, will renew its affiliation with the umbrella labor union, bringing membership to about 15 million.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union
Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Major service workers union joins forces with AFL-CIO as second Trump term looms
The Service Employees International Union said it is re-joining the AFL-CIO. With the addition of SEIU, membership will expand to 15 million workers.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Amazon workers in North Carolina to vote on unionization next month
If the election is successful, the warehouse would be only the second Amazon site in the U.S. to unionize.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Philadelphia police launch program to reduce arrests of minors
Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids who are accused of first-time, low-level offenses as part of a police diversion program, beginning Monday.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
NYC becomes 1st city in US with congestion charge
New York City has officially become the first city in the country to implement a congestion charge for any vehicle entering the middle of Manhattan. The tax has been in effect for decades in other ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Forget talk of defending workers, the US visa feud is about the market’s needs
Whether in America or Britain, working-class people only matter when immigration is an issue. On the one side stand Silicon Valley moguls and leaders of corporate America; on the other, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says
Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Fire at food market in northern China kills eight people and injures 15
Cause of fire in city of Zhangjiakou in Hebei province is under investigation. At least eight people have died and 15 are injured after a fire broke out at a food market in northern China, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Fire at a food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15
Chinese state media says a fire at a food market in northern China killed at least eight people and injured 15 othersABC News - Jan. 4 -
U.S. Postal Service worker fatally stabbed inside NYC deli, reportedly over food dispute
A New York City woman was arrested in connection to the alleged fatal stabbing of a U.S.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return
The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize
The decision to withdraw the petition appeared to be an effort to preserve a favorable federal ruling that could have been in jeopardy under President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 1
