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Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife

For years, the e-commerce giant could shield its vast archipelago of warehouses against disruptions from workers. Then it got even bigger.

Ben & Jerry’s Paves Way for Union at Vermont Store

The company agreed to a set of election rules that make it likely for workers at its flagship ice cream shop to unionize.

Julie Su Faces Senate Fight as Labor Dept. Nominee

Business groups are critical of the candidate, Julie Su, and key senators are wavering. The administration’s labor policies are central to the clash.

Tesla and Musk Lose Ruling on Factory Union Issues

A court upheld a finding that Tesla wrongly fired a worker involved in labor organizing and that a Twitter post by Elon Musk was illegally...

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Spars With Democrats at Senate Hearing

Howard Schultz faced rancor from Senate Democrats at a hearing where he chafed at “propaganda that is floating around” about company labor practices.

Defending Starbucks, Schultz Spars With Party That Once Embraced Him

Howard Schultz faced rancor from Senate Democrats at a hearing where he chafed at “propaganda that is floating around” about company labor practices.

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.

Strains Emerge Inside the Union That Beat Amazon

Nearly a year after its victory on Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is grappling with election losses and internal conflict.

You’re Now a ‘Manager.’ Forget About Overtime Pay.

New evidence shows that many employers are mislabeling rank-and-file workers as managers to avoid paying them overtime.

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.