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Workers Return to Colorado Meat Plant After New Talks Begin

April 5, 2026

The Greeley plant in Colorado had a three‑week strike that stopped workers from getting paid fairly. The company, the biggest meat producer in the world, said it will talk with the union again on April 9 and 10. The workers will come back to their jobs as soon as the talks start. The strike happene

politics

Portugal's Big Walkout: Workers vs. Government

December 12, 2025

Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th

business

Fighting for Fair Pay: Museum Workers Prepare to Strike

November 15, 2025

Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are gearing up for a strike. This comes after more than two years of negotiations for their first contract. The union, AFSCME, represents over 120 employees in guest experience, operations, and education. They are pushing for better wages and ben

business

Workers and Safeway/Albertsons Find Common Ground

July 6, 2025

After two weeks of striking, Safeway workers in Colorado have finally reached a deal with Albertsons. The union and the company spent a long day negotiating on Friday. Early Saturday morning, they announced a tentative agreement. The deal needs to be approved by the union members, but for now, the s

finance

Making Big Bets on Carpenter Technology

February 1, 2025

In the world of finance, opinions swing like a pendulum. Take Carpenter Technology for instance. The stock received a boost as BTIG, a reputable brokerage firm, increased its price forecast from $210 to $230. This is not just a small jump. It's a vote of confidence from BTIG. The firm is op

business

Starbucks Workers Strike in Pittsburgh, Demanding Better Pay and Conditions

December 25, 2024

In Pittsburgh, a unique kind of holiday cheer filled the air. Instead of carols, there were picket signs. Instead of holiday shoppers, there were striking Starbucks workers. About 200 workers from 10 coffee shops across the city walked off the job, demanding a union contract. They sang a twist on "W

business

Unions vs. Amazon: A Holiday Showdown

December 22, 2024

Another strike is brewing at Amazon's doorstep in New York's Staten Island. This time, warehouse workers have joined the fray, joining thousands of union members who started striking earlier this week. But Amazon isn't worried, claiming the strike won't affect customer shipments. The retail giant ha

business

Delivery Drivers Strike: What’s Behind the Amazon Protest?

December 21, 2024

In the United States, Amazon delivery drivers are protesting in four states. These drivers complain about long hours, heavy workloads, and little support. They say they have to deliver around 400 packages a day, with few breaks and no helpers. Amazon, however, says the strike won’t affect holiday de

business

Vegas Workers Picket for New Deal

November 18, 2024

In Las Vegas, workers are on their third day of picketing at a major casino. They're protesting for better pay and benefits, similar to what others got last year. The strike is happening just before a big racing event, the Las Vegas Grand Prix. No talks are planned between the union and casino manag

business

Job Growth Slows in October: What's the Story?

November 1, 2024

October saw the slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12, 000 new jobs created. That's a big drop from September and way below what experts were expecting. The unemployment rate stayed the same at 4. 1%, but a broader measure that includes people who want jobs but aren't actively looking als