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Starbucks Baristas Strike Over New Dress Code, Saying Company “Lost Its Way”
Seattle, USA: More than 2,000 Starbucks workers across 120 stores walked out in protest of the coffee chain’s stricter new dress code. The updated...
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Microsoft Announces Major Layoffs of 3% Workforce Despite Profit Boom
Redmond, Washington: Tech giant Microsoft will cut about 6,500 jobs—3% of its global staff—in its largest round of layoffs since 2023. Surprising...
Chronic Delays Expose U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage – Newark Airport Case Spurs Senate Action
Newark, New Jersey, USA: An acute air traffic controller shortage, along with decades-old FAA equipment, triggered multiple flight disruptions at...
New Jersey Transit Strike Looms, Threatening Commute for 350k – Engineers Demand Higher Pay
Newark, New Jersey: About 500 locomotive engineers for NJ Transit plan to strike this Friday if no contract deal is reached, imperiling rail...
Microsoft Lays Off 6,500 Employees – Tech Giant’s Largest Cuts Since 2023 Despite Profit Surge
Redmond, Washington, USA: Microsoft is letting go of about 6,500 staff—roughly 3% of its global workforce—in a major restructuring move. The...
Nursing Home Workers in Western NY Plan Strike Over Pay and Staffing
Buffalo, NY, USA: Approximately 2,500 nursing home employees at 15 facilities voted to launch a one-week strike later this month, citing...
Survey Reveals Big Disconnect on Workplace Benefits
Multiple Locations, USA: A new Prudential study finds that while many employers believe their benefit packages are modern and robust, employees...
Remote Workers Show High Engagement Yet Rising Stress
Research from Gallup indicates that remote employees are among the most engaged at work—yet they also report some of the highest stress levels....
“Conscious Unbossing”: Workers Rethink the Management Track
A growing number of professionals are choosing “conscious unbossing,” a trend where they intentionally avoid management roles. Studies show Gen Z...
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