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Companies Are Pushing Back Harder on Union Efforts, Workers Say

Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI are accused of targeting union supporters after organizing efforts gained traction, charges the companies deny.

By Noam Scheiber

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Amazon Union Prevails in Ruling on Warehouse Access for Organizing

Federal labor regulators said that Amazon had illegally barred off-duty employees from work sites and that the policy was aimed at union backers.

By Noam Scheiber

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Starbucks Violated Labor Law in Buffalo Union Drive, Judge Rules

The decision cited “egregious and widespread misconduct,” including illegal monitoring and firing of workers. Starbucks signaled that it would appeal.

By Noam Scheiber

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Labor Board Curbs Gag Rules in Severance Agreements

The National Labor Relations Board said severance pacts requiring confidentiality and nondisparagement violated a law on collective worker activity.

By Noam Scheiber