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Amazon Reaches Settlement to Resolve Federal Safety Accusations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration agreed to withdraw citations at nine of 10 warehouses where it had flagged violations; the company agreed to a $145,000 penalty.

The New York Times - 1h

Why Starbucks and Amazon workers are striking

Employees at Starbucks stores started a five-day strike in several U.S. cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, workers are on strike at more than a half dozen Amazon facilities, with ...

CBS News - 4h

Starbucks union announces strike to last through Christmas Eve in 3 major cities

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NBC News - 5h

Starbucks baristas strike in big US cities as contract talks falter

Workers launch 5-day protest in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle as union and coffee chain remain far apart on pay

Financial Times - 9h

Starbucks baristas strike in three U.S. cities during pre-Christmas rush

Starbucks baristas are striking in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle.

CNBC - 10h

Later, Latte: Starbucks Baristas Begin Five-Day Strike, Seeking Pay Hikes

The union representing 11,000 of the chain’s baristas says the walkout is about ongoing wage disputes, despite recent company concessions on other demands.

Inc. - 12h

Amazon to Settle Probe With Safety Measures

Amazon settled the issue by implementing safety measures at 10 facilities.

Inc. - 1d

Amazon Delivery Drivers at Seven Hubs Walk Out

The retail giant said it expected its operations to be largely unaffected by the strike of some drivers at contracting firms Amazon uses to deliver packages.

The New York Times - 1d

Why Starbucks, Amazon workers are striking days before Christmas

Some Starbucks and Amazon workers are disputing low wages by striking days before the holidays. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - 9h

Starbucks workers on strike days before holidays

Some Starbucks workers across the U.S. are striking to demand better wages. The strike comes days before the holidays. CBS News Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom reports.

CBS News - 11h

Amazon settles worker safety investigation

Amazon has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over working conditions at the e-commerce giant’s facilities, the Labor Department announced Thursday. ...

The Hill - 14h

Starbucks Workers Begin a Strike in 3 Cities on Friday

The walkout in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle comes after talks between the company and the workers’ union failed to produce an agreement on raises.

The New York Times - 15h

Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide

Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.

CBS News - 15h

Starbucks baristas launch 5-day strike

Thousands of Starbucks baristas are expected to begin a five-day strike Friday in a push for better wages and working conditions. Hundreds of stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle will be ...

CBS News - 15h

Starbucks workers union announces pre-Christmas strike in 3 major cities

The workers union representing Starbucks baristas across the country announced members in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle will go on strike beginning Friday.

ABC News - 1d

What to know about the Teamsters' strike against Amazon

The Teamsters have launched the biggest strike against Amazon in U.S. history, and it comes during the height of the retailer's busy holiday season. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - 1d

Will Amazon strikes impact holiday shipping?

Amazon workers backed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning at seven facilities, the Teamsters say. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - 1d

Amazon workers on strike at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers in several cities are striking to protest wages in the U.S. Jason Miller, a supply chain management professor at Michigan State University, joins CBS News with more on the demands.

CBS News - 1d

As Holidays Loom, Thousands of Amazon Workers Go on Strike

Amazon members of the Teamsters began a walkout during the final holiday season buying push, hoping to force the company to recognize and negotiate with their union.

Inc. - 1d

Amazon workers to strike at multiple sites: Teamsters

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Amazon workers would strike starting on Thursday in five confirmed states ahead of the Christmas holiday, citing the company’s absence ...

The Hill - 1d

Why Amazon workers are striking days before Christmas

Amazon workers in multiple cities are on a strike led by the Teamsters union. This comes during the Christmas holiday rush on package deliveries. Paul Clark, a labor and employment relations ...

CBS News - 1d

Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities

Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.

CBS News - 1d

Teamsters begin 'largest strike' against Amazon

The Teamsters said the strike will begin Thursday at several facilities, including in New York City, Atlanta, California and Illinois.

ABC News - 1d

Starbucks’ China Problem: Coffee Drinkers Want More for Less

For years, Starbucks was the dominant coffee chain in China. Now rivals offering local flavors and cheaper prices are crushing the company’s bottom line in its second-largest market.

The New York Times - 2d

Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of bargaining

Starbucks Workers United said it had voted to authorize a strike ahead of the year’s last scheduled bargaining session. In a post on X, the union said 98 percent of its baristas voted to authorize ...

The Hill - 3d

Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of last scheduled bargaining session in 2024

Starbucks Workers United said Tuesday that 98% of union baristas have voted to authorize a strike as they seek a contract with the coffee giant.

NBC News - 3d

Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of this year's last scheduled bargaining session

In late February, Starbucks and the union announced they would work on a "foundational framework" on how to reach a collective bargaining agreement.

CNBC - 3d

Amazon Teamsters Authorize Third Strike at U.S. Facility

Illinois union members join workers in New York City in calling for a work stoppage.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

How to use up your FSA funds on Amazon

Amazon has a variety of FSA-eligible products, including major brands like EltaMD and Theragun as well as face wash, pimple patches and more.

NBC News - 4d

Amazon and the endangered future of the middle manager

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy delivered one of 2024's major job headlines with his five-day office mandate, but there's a bigger tech organizational shakeup at work.

CNBC - 5d

Amazon Is Now Selling Hyundai Vehicles Through Amazon Autos

Amazon’s partnership with Hyundai means you can use the e-retailer to purchase a brand-new car online. More manufacturers will be joining the new service, called Amazon Autos, next year.

Wired - Dec. 10

Games Workshop, Amazon Agree Warhammer Rights Deal

Games Workshop said it granted Amazon.com exclusive rights to films and television series of the U.K. company’s popular Warhammer game.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) Review: Room for More

The Scribe remains a great digital notebook for Kindle loyalists, even if not much has changed over the original.

Wired - Dec. 8

Starbucks’ CEO Thinks the 30-Second Rule Is the Key to Success. Science Agrees

The coffee chain wants to get your cup of brewed coffee even faster.

Inc. - Dec. 8

Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines

Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

How Amazon Delivers Packages Within A Day

Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have figured out that if they get you your online order today, you will probably spend more tomorrow.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Amazon Is Building a Mega AI Supercomputer With Anthropic

At its Re:Invent conference, Amazon also announced new tools to help customers build generative AI programs, including one that checks whether a chatbot’s outputs are accurate or not.

Wired - Dec. 3

Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality

CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Amazon Employees Doubt Leaders’ Carbon Reduction Commitments

An internal survey by the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group challenged the company’s reporting and progress in reducing its carbon footprint.

Inc. - Dec. 2

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