The union representing Starbucks baristas said on Tuesday that a strike against the coffee chain has expanded to over 300 locations, with almost 10,000 workers walking off the job on Christmas Eve.
Read More 10K Starbucks Baristas Continue Strike Across Dozens Of Cities On Christmas Eve
The workers union representing Starbucks baristas said they have authorized a potential strike, ahead of this year’s final round of bargaining talks.
Read More Starbucks workers union authorizes potential US strike
At least 45 container vessels were anchored outside U.S. ports on Thursday as a massive strike by dockworkers stretching from Maine all the way to Texas entered its third day.
Read More Over 45 Container Ships Stalled Outside U.S. Ports As ILA Strike Enters Third Day
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in September amid mounting worries over the health of the labor market.
Read More US consumer confidence ebbs in September on labor market fears
Boeing employees walked off the job site at Boeing Factories near Seattle on Friday morning after union members voted to go on strike and reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over a four-year span.
Read More Boeing Employees Strike After Rejecting 25% Pay Increase, Impacting Production
Consumer spending increased solidly in July, arguing against a half-percentage-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month.
Read More US consumer spending solid in July; inflation rises moderately