Modell’s Sporting Goods Plans to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 bankruptcy day is looming for Modell’s Sporting Goods, the nation’s oldest family-owned and operated sporting goods retailer, the CEO confirmed.
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Bangladesh urged to stop worker abuse in garment industry – News : industrie (#1195192)
News industrie : Workers in Bangladesh’s garment industry face increased threats, intimidation and abuse, according to a report for an influential U.S. Senate committee that urged authorities to do more to protect labor rights.
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Tartine Founder Chad Robertson Appears to Be Showing Off Anti-Union Merch on Instagram
Management is digging in its heels as workers at the iconic bakery prepare to vote on unionization this week…
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CT nursing homes directed to limit visitors amid coronavirus concerns
As Connecticut confirmed its second coronavirus case, Gov. Ned Lamont announced a crackdown on who can visit nursing homes.
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Some city leaders, union workers worried about cruise docking at Port of Oakland
While Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sunday that he’s doing everything possible to make sure the public is safe when the 3,500 people on the ship sails into the Port of Oakland, for many, that’s not enough to reduce worries.
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Leading The Way: Five Women Who Paved The Way For The Gender Equality Movement
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who’ve had a huge impact on the feminist movement.
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All eyes on Ontario teachers: some set for bargaining, others plan more strikes | Globalnews.ca
This week could be a key one in the ongoing and contentious contract talks between Ontario teachers and the government.
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Quebec home daycare workers vote 97.5 per cent in favour of April strike – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Unionized home daycare workers in Quebec have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a general strike as of April 1.
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UAW’s ‘Systemic’ Corruption Puts Union on Path to U.S. Takeover
The federal government looks increasingly likely to take over the United Auto Workers union, with the U.S. attorney leading a years-long criminal investigation citing "systemic" corruption and one of its top leaders sounding resigned to the prospect.
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Union wins $575M pension deal from Albertsons, Cerberus Capital
Cerberus Capital Management — the buyout fund that owns grocery giant Albertsons — has made surprise concessions in a deal with the US government, agreeing to pay $575 million to shore up a massive, troubled pension plan.
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