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Teamsters Create Division Focused on Unionizing Amazon Warehouses

The Teamsters Union has formally launched its Amazon Division, a new arm of the organization dedicated to unionizing Amazon employees. The Amazon…

California REI Store Unionizes, Marking Second Victory for Organizers

Associates at a Berkeley, Calif., REI store have voted to form a union in a 56-38 vote, marking the second successful unionization…

Upstate New York Warehouse Becomes Latest Amazon Site Seeking Unionization

An Amazon warehouse in Castleton, N.Y. is the latest of the ecommerce giant’s to seek unionization, according to the National Labor Relations…

Sparked by Pandemic Stresses, Unionizing Workers Seek Respect and a Place at the Table

While only a small number of retail stores have unionized, the growing popularity of the movement may herald of what’s to come….

Warby Parker Plans 63 Layoffs to Enhance Agility Amid Uncertain Consumer Behavior

Warby Parker is cutting 63 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring effort, representing approximately 15% of its corporate workforce or 2%…

Reports: Walmart Reportedly Lays Off 200 Corporate Executives to Position Itself for the Future

Walmart reportedly is laying off some corporate employees to “better position the company for a strong future,” according media reports. Walmart did…

Starbucks to Shutter 16 Stores for Safety Concerns, Including One Unionized Location

Starbucks will reportedly close 16 U.S. stores, mostly on the West Coast, due to safety concerns, according to CNBC. The affected stores…

Instacart Aims to Improve Shopper Experience with New Rewards Program for Order Pickers and Drivers

Instacart has launched a rewards program for its Shoppers which offers workers incentives from both Instacart and third-party partners based on the…

Axonify Acquires Nudge to Enhance Frontline Training and Communication Capabilities

Employee training and communications software provider Axonify has acquired Nudge, an employee communication and execution platform. This combined company will aim to…

Reports: First Apple Store Successfully Unionizes; Starbucks Allegedly Closes Unionized Store in Retaliation

It’s a good news-bad news situation for retail unionization efforts. Apple reportedly experienced its first successful union vote, at a store in…

Wrestling With Hiring Issues? Don’t Tap Out; try Untapped Labor Pools

If you’re feeling the pain of summer staffing woes, you’re not alone. The pandemic and ensuing “great reshuffle” has left untold franchises…

WSJ: Apple Raises Starting Associate Pay to $22/Hour Amid Rising Inflation

Apple is reportedly planning to boost starting pay for U.S. store associates to $22 per hour, and even higher in certain markets,…

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Teamsters Create Division Focused on Unionizing Amazon Warehouses

California REI Store Unionizes, Marking Second Victory for Organizers

Upstate New York Warehouse Becomes Latest Amazon Site Seeking Unionization

Sparked by Pandemic Stresses, Unionizing Workers Seek Respect and a Place at the Table

Warby Parker Plans 63 Layoffs to Enhance Agility Amid Uncertain Consumer Behavior

Reports: Walmart Reportedly Lays Off 200 Corporate Executives to Position Itself for the Future

Starbucks to Shutter 16 Stores for Safety Concerns, Including One Unionized Location

Instacart Aims to Improve Shopper Experience with New Rewards Program for Order Pickers and Drivers

Axonify Acquires Nudge to Enhance Frontline Training and Communication Capabilities

Reports: First Apple Store Successfully Unionizes; Starbucks Allegedly Closes Unionized Store in Retaliation

Wrestling With Hiring Issues? Don’t Tap Out; try Untapped Labor Pools

WSJ: Apple Raises Starting Associate Pay to $22/Hour Amid Rising Inflation

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