Tag: workers
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Detroit Casino Workers Picket in Michigan Labor Union Strike
Detroit Casino Workers Go on Strike Amidst Labor Dispute In a recent development, employees of Detroit's three casinos have embarked on a strike, marking the latest labor dispute to hit Michigan. This strike follows a prior partial walkout at automotive companies in the state. Who's Involved? The unions leading the strike represent a total of…
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Fast-food workers used customers’ money to bail out jail inmates: police
Fast Food Scam Unveiled: Inmates’ Debit Card Scheme Fast food lovers, beware! As inflation continues to rise, popular chains like McDonald’s and Chipotle have been boosting their prices. But that’s not the only concern in the world of fast food. In a bizarre and complex plot, some crafty individuals at an Indiana Hardee’s have been…
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Fast food workers cry and cheer as minimum wage increased to $20 an hour in California | US News
California Sets New Minimum Wage Record for Fast Food Workers Fast food workers in California are about to see a substantial boost in their paychecks. Starting next year, they will receive a minimum wage of $20 (£16.36) per hour, marking a historic moment in the industry. The previous minimum hourly rate of $15.50 (£12.68) was…
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California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers
California Governor Rejects Striking Workers’ Unemployment Benefits Bill California Governor Gavin Newsom has turned down a bill that aimed to provide unemployment benefits to striking workers. This proposal had strong support from labor unions and his fellow Democrats in the state legislature. In explaining his decision to veto the bill, Newsom pointed out that the…
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texas hurricane relief program workers robbed at gunpoint, threatened with chainsaw:
Construction Crews in Houston Face Rising Robbery Threats Construction workers from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) in Houston are grappling with a spate of robberies, and the Land Commissioner, Dawn Buckingham, has cited what she calls the city’s lenient crime policies as a contributing factor. Buckingham expressed her concern over a series of daring…
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Workers at UK companies ‘more likely to get attacked’ as Tesco and Primark offer staff body cams to protect themselves
Violent Criminals Pose Greater Threat to UK Companies Than European Peers, Survey Reveals In a recent survey, it has been revealed that violent criminals are a more significant concern for UK businesses compared to their counterparts in Europe. More than four out of ten (42%) major British firms have expressed their greatest worry about the…
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Tesco Employees to Receive Body Cameras Amid Surge in Violent Attacks
Tesco to Introduce Body Cameras for Workers Following Surge in Violent Attacks In response to a disturbing rise in violent incidents, Tesco has announced plans to equip its employees with body cameras. The decision comes after a series of serious physical attacks on frontline workers within the popular supermarket chain. Recent figures have unveiled a…