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Starbucks Workers United rallies outside Empire State Building
Starbucks is facing continued strike action as Workers United’s open-ended walkout enters a third week, with no progress in contract talks and 55 locations still closed. The union is demanding better pay, hours, and resolution of hundreds of alleged labor violations. A New York City rally outside the Empire State Building on Thursday led to…
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Amazon delivery partners form coalition seeking higher pay
Amazon is facing a fresh labor challenge from a newly formed group of its delivery service partners, DEFT (DSPs for Equitable and Fair Treatment), which is demanding better pay, higher van reimbursements, and more achievable bonus criteria. The group, formed under the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, emerged after Amazon reversed surprise repair charges…
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Allowing AI to train itself is ‘the biggest decision’
Anthropic chief scientist Jared Kaplan has warned that humanity will face a critical decision by 2030 over whether to allow AI systems to autonomously train themselves. Kaplan is urging governments and society to engage in what he called “the biggest decision,” as frontier AI firms race toward artificial general intelligence. While AI could dramatically boost…
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Starbucks settles NYC labor law violation claims
Starbucks has agreed to pay approximately $35m to over 15,000 New York City workers as part of a settlement addressing claims of unstable schedules and arbitrary hour reductions. The company will also incur $3.4m in civil penalties under the agreement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The settlement ensures compliance with the…
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Molson Coors accuses former managers of embezzlement
Molson Coors Canada has accused former sales director Frank Ivankovic and other managers of embezzling millions of dollars in a fraud scheme that has led to losses totalling at least C$9m ($6.41m) since 2021. A lawsuit filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice alleges that Mr Ivankovic orchestrated the scheme by approving fraudulent invoices…
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Amazon to begin Luxembourg redundancy talks with staff
Amazon Luxembourg is to begin formal consultations on planned job cuts today, following discussions with governmental authorities. A company spokesperson said: “These discussions reinforce our commitment to constructive dialogue that prioritizes our employees.” The company aims to reduce its global workforce by 14,000, with speculation suggesting up to 470 positions in Luxembourg may be affected….
