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Trader Joe’s Workers Unionize A Second Store With Minneapolis Victory

The new independent union Trader Joe’s United has now won two elections in as many months, showing momentum behind the young campaign.

Dave Jamieson

J&J To End Sales Of Baby Powder With Talc Globally Next Year

The company has faced thousands of lawsuits alleging its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, although medical research indicates it is safe.

By Associated Press, AP

Trader Joe's Union Effort Gains Steam As More Workers Seek Elections

Fresh off a win in Massachusetts, the new Trader Joe’s United hopes to unionize stores in Minneapolis and beyond.

Dave Jamieson

Austin Restaurant Workers Launch Rare Union Campaign In The Industry

In a rare move, workers at a neighborhood restaurant chain are looking to the join the wave of union organizing at Starbucks, Amazon and Trader Joe's.

Dave Jamieson

A PetSmart Dog Groomer Quit Her Job. They Billed Her $5,500.

The chain claims it needs to recoup its costs for employees who leave early. Workers say the real aim is to hold their wages down.

Dave Jamieson

Trader Joe’s Workers Unionize In Historic Vote In Massachusetts

The grocer will finally have to bargain with a union, the new Trader Joe’s United.

Dave Jamieson

JetBlue Buys Spirit, Creating Nation's Fifth-Largest Airline

JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines in a $3.8 billion deal, a day after Spirit and Frontier Airlines agreed to abandon their merger proposal.

By Associated Press, AP

DOJ: Warren Buffett's Mortgage Company Discriminated Against Black, Latino Homebuyers

As part of the agreement with the DOJ and the CFPB, Trident Mortgage Co. will have to set aside $20 million to make loans in underserved neighborhoods.

By Ken Sweet, AP