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labor relations

Kentucky Bourbon Barrels Overflowing: Jim Beam Takes a Break

December 22, 2025

Jim Beam, a big name in Kentucky bourbon, is taking a pause. Starting January 1, they will stop making bourbon at their main distillery. This isn't because they're in trouble. It's because they have too much bourbon aging in barrels. Kentucky has a record number of barrels, over 16 million, sitting

politics

A New Start for NJ Transit: Engineers and Management Find Common Ground

May 19, 2025

A possible solution has emerged from the three-day standoff between New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. This union represents 450 engineers who had been on strike. The tentative agreement, if approved, could resume normal operations and ease the strain on com

sports

NHL and Players Collaborate for a New CBA: A Fresh Approach

November 17, 2024

Instead of the usual intense negotiations that marked previous Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) talks, the National Hockey League (NHL) and its Players' Association (NHLPA) are taking a different path this time around. They're not just focusing on traditional issues like escrow. Now, wearable t

education

Marblehead's Teacher Contract Tangle: A $5M Hurdle

November 6, 2024

In the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, there's a big disagreement happening between the School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA). They're trying to figure out new contracts for teachers and staff, but they're stuck on a $5 million difference. The MEA thinks the schools need

business

Boeing Takes Unconventional Steps to Conserve Cash During Strike

September 19, 2024

In a bold move to mitigate the financial impact of the ongoing strike by 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists, Boeing has taken the decision to temporarily furlough executives and nonunion workers. This move, announced by CEO Kelly Ortberg, aims to reduce cash outflows and e

business

The Deal-Making Circus: A Week of Mergers, Mayhem and Fashion Faux Pas

September 10, 2024

It's been quite the week in the world of business! First up, retail drama queen LL Flooring had a last-minute change of heart about shutting down all its stores. After securing a buyer in private equity firm F9, they signed on to sell their assets and ongoing operations - crisis averted (for now).