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Feds Seek Dismissal in Bimbo Bakeries, Drivers Spat
The Labor Department says the company's countersuit is not allowed under federal law.
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Minnesota Meat Processing Firm Accused of Employing Minors
The meat processing company allegedly employed at least eight children ranging from 14 to 17.
March 16, 2023
A Tyson Foods, Inc., truck is parked at a food warehouse on Oct. 28, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark.
Labor
Tyson Workers Sue Over Lack of COVID Protections
Employees say the company's negligence and disregard led to emotional distress, illness and death.
March 7, 2023
A worker heads into the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colo., on Oct. 12, 2020.
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Meat Plant Cleaning Service Fined $1.5M for Hiring Minors
The company employed more than 100 children in dangerous jobs at 13 U.S. meatpacking plants.
February 20, 2023
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Florida Produce Packer Pays $160K in Overtime Back Wages
The company incorrectly claimed an agricultural exemption and misclassified employees as independent contractors.
February 17, 2023
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during an interview with The Associated Press in his Capitol Hill office, Washington, Feb. 7, 2023.
Labor
In New Role, Sanders Demands Answers from Starbucks
The Vermont senator questioned the coffee chain's compliance with federal labor law.
February 9, 2023
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Incoming CEO Starbucks Laxman Narasimhan in Seattle, Sept. 13, 2022.
New Starbucks CEO Plans to Work in Stores Monthly
March 24, 2023
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Underage McDonald's Employee Injured by Deep Fryer
March 23, 2023
A labor protest outside Starbucks headquarters, Seattle, March 22, 2023.
Workers Protest Before Starbucks Shareholder Meeting
March 23, 2023
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Pizza Shop Owner Accused of Abusing Workers Denied Bail
March 22, 2023
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Couple Gets 2 Years for Coercing Men to Work at Meat Plant
They convinced the men to travel to Iowa, then confiscated their passports.
March 21, 2023
Farmworkers and allies march through agricultural land in Pahokee, Fla., March 14, 2023.
Labor
Florida Farmworkers March in Bid to Pressure Retailers
The five-day march began in one of the state's poorest communities.
March 20, 2023
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Poultry Catching Companies Denied Thousands in Overtime Wages
Federal officials recovered more than $350,000.
March 17, 2023
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Dunkin Franchise Penalized Over Child Labor Violations
The restaurants unlawfully permitted 14- and-15-year-olds to operate baking ovens.
March 17, 2023
Thelma Cabrera, presidential hopeful for the Movement for the Liberation of the People party, at her home in El Asintal, Guatemala, March 13, 2023.
Labor
Indigenous Farmworker Leader Bids for Guatemala Presidency
But the country’s Electoral Tribunal refused to allow her to register her candidacy.
March 16, 2023
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sign the Paid Leave For All Workers Act, Chicago, March 13, 2023.
Labor
Illinois Enacts Mandatory Paid Leave 'for Any Reason'
The law takes effect next year.
March 14, 2023
A McDonald's restaurant in Salem, N.H., Feb. 27, 2023.
Labor
January U.S. Job Openings Dip, but Still High at 10.8M
The American job market continues to run too hot for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
March 9, 2023
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting, March 22, 2017, Seattle.
Labor
Starbucks CEO Agrees to Testify Before Senate Panel
The committee was considering a subpoena to force Howard Schultz to appear.
March 8, 2023
Starbucks employees and supporters react as votes are read during a union-election watch party, Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2021.
Labor
Starbucks Violated Worker Rights, Judge Rules
The coffeehouse chain was ordered to reinstate seven fired workers and reopen a shuttered store.
March 2, 2023
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., talks with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Jan. 25, 2023.
Labor
Sanders Schedules Vote on Forcing Starbucks CEO's Testimony
If the vote passes, as expected, Howard Schultz would be required to appear later this month.
March 2, 2023
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Pennsylvania McDonald's Franchise Violated Child Labor Laws
The restaurants' operator paid more than $92,000 in penalties.
February 24, 2023
A woman types on a laptop while on a train in New Jersey, May 18, 2021.
Labor
4-Day Workweek Trial: Shorter Hours, Happier Employees
An overwhelming majority of companies that participated will keep the shorter hours.
February 24, 2023
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California Company Ordered to Pay Damages to More than 500 Farmworkers
The labor contractor withheld paychecks and transportation expenses.
February 23, 2023
Johnae Strong brushes her teeth as she prepres her 10-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter Jari Akim, left, for school, Feb. 10, 2023, Chicago.
Labor
Illinois Poised to Mandate Paid Leave for Nearly All Workers
The proposal would go beyond requirements in other states.
February 20, 2023
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle.
Labor
Starbucks' Schultz Declines to Appear Before Senate Panel
The coffee giant noted that its longtime CEO is stepping down next month.
February 16, 2023