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Peter Dutton wants American anti-mafia laws to take on the CFMEU. Could they work in Australia?

In June 1988, the Reagan administration launched the most important US labour case of the past half-century.

The Conversation

Capitol Hill police searching for former aide to Trump’s labor secretary pick after break-in

Ex-staffer for Lori Chavez-DeRemer sought for questioning by U.S. Capitol police

The Independent UK

Trump's Unconventional Labor Secretary Pick Sparks Bipartisan Debate

President Trump's nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary stirs debate within Senate Republicans over her union-friendly background.

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Strike averted at Costco as Teamsters reach a tentative deal

Some 18,000 employees across the country were poised to walk out after union negotiations stalled

The Guardian - US

Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming

Thousands of Costco workers are preparing to strike as the company and the Teamsters union approached a deadline to reach a new contract agreement

The Independent UK

Costco Boosts Hourly Pay To Over $30 Amid Union Tussle, DEI Backlash

Costco Wholesale plans to raise hourly wages for most U.S. store workers to over $30 as part of a phased approach over three years, despite ongoing contract negotiations with the Teamsters union and scrutiny from Republican attorneys general regarding its DEI policies.

International Business Times

'Give a Fair Contract or Else': 18,000 Costco Workers Prepare to Strike Over Pay and Conditions

Thousands of Costco workers are set to strike after the retailer rejected nearly all union demands, escalating a major labour dispute over pay, benefits, and working conditions.

International Business Times UK

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Coca-Cola notches a Costco-size win against Pepsi

It’s the first soda swap since 2013.

Fortune

18,000 Costco workers threaten to strike and 'won't work a day past Jan. 31' if their contract demands aren't met

While Costco is known for paying its employees higher wages than its competitors, the union is accusing the company of not sharing its recent success with workers.

Fortune

Costco Union Votes In 'Overwhelming' Margin To Authorize A Strike

Costco workers represented by the Teamsters have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike, demanding a fair contract before their current agreement expires on January 31.

International Business Times

Strike authorized against popular US retailer Costco as contract nears expiration

If a strike goes ahead, 56 of the company’s warehouse stores across five states would be affected

The Guardian - US

‘Stressed’ Amazon driver dumps 80 packages on Massachusetts road

The driver confessed to cops and said he would inform Amazon, said Lakeville police

The Independent UK

Police Discover Dozens Of Packages Left In The Woods By Delivery Driver Days Before Christmas

Police in Lakeville, Massachusetts, found 80 abandoned Amazon packages dumped by a stressed delivery driver, who later returned to explain their actions. The post Police Discover Dozens Of Packages Left In The Woods By Delivery Driver Days Before Christmas first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Decaf Christmas: Starbucks strike expands to 10 major cities during busy holiday season

The walkouts are organised by Workers United, a union representing over 10,000 baristas

The Independent UK

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Amazon Expects No Disruptions As US Strike Goes Into 2nd Day

A US strike targeting Amazon in the peak festive period extended into a second day Friday as the retail behemoth said the labor action would not affect its business.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US Amazon workers go on their ‘largest’ strike amid holiday rush

Employees at seven facilities including in New York, Atlanta and San Francisco take action. Plus, Elon Musk sinks congressional spending bill

Latin Times

Chaos Erupts as NYPD Breaks Picket Line of Striking Amazon Workers, Detain Driver: 'Cops Work for Jeff Bezos, Not You'

The NYPD successfully broke a picket line of strikers pushing Amazon to recognize labor unions for drivers and warehouse employees.

The Independent UK

Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here's what you should know

Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union are holding a strike at seven of the company’s delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas

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Latin Times

Holiday Packages Likely Delayed as Amazon Workers Walk Out In Hubs Across 4 States: 'Blame Amazon's Insatiable Greed'

Amazon delivery drivers have gone on strike at seven facilities across four states just days before Christmas, potentially disrupting holiday deliveries.

International Business Times

Thousands Of US Amazon Staff Strike Days Before Christmas

Thousands of Amazon workers on Thursday launched what they called the "largest strike against Amazon in US history" seeking to maximize pressure on the retail behemoth at the height of the holiday shopping season.

The Guardian - US

Why are Amazon workers on strike – and what does it mean for Christmas deliveries?

Amazon Labor Union – comprising 10,000 workers across the US – is striking over the company’s refusal to negotiate

Salon

Amazon strike threatens holiday packages

The Teamsters union said that Amazon failed to come to the bargaining table by a Dec. 15 deadline

The Independent UK

Amazon’s labor strife puts Christmas delivery in question as strikes launched across nation

Amazon insists its operations will not be affected by the strike

The Guardian - US

US Amazon workers go on ‘largest’ strike against company, Teamsters union says

Employees at seven facilities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco take action in demand of contract talks