Tag: labor
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
BANGKOK -- A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it...
Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores
A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas had closed 59 stores as of Monday afternoon, according to the union organizing the workers.The strike, which...
Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Johnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he...
VW wage deal for 120,000 German workers avoids layoffs, plant closures
FRANKFURT, Germany -- Volkswagen and its employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal for 120,000 German workers that avoids plant...
Starbucks workers plan strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve
Workers at Starbucks stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the...
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
ATLANTA -- Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in...