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Amazon workers in Alabama begin second union vote. Here's how it happened

Friday, February 04, 2022

A possibility of an Amazon union is once again on the ballot. Workers in Alabama are beginning a re-vote in a new chapter of the historic push to form Amazon's first unionized U.S. warehouse.

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Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama vote for second time in union effort

Friday, February 04, 2022

Last year, Alabama workers voted against forming the first unionized Amazon warehouse in the U.S. Then, federal labor officials said Amazon unfairly influenced that election. Now, a re-vote begins.

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Amazon raises price of annual Prime membership to $139

Thursday, February 03, 2022

Amazon is increasing the U.S. subscription cost to $139 a year from $119, citing more customer benefits and higher employee wages and transportation costs.

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Starbucks union push spreads to 54 stores in 19 states

Monday, January 31, 2022

Starbucks workers at 15 additional stores are petitioning for a a union election, pushing to organize cafes across the country. In Buffalo, the first store to unionize is negotiating a contract.

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Amazon faces another union vote, this time at a Staten Island warehouse

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Federal labor officials found enough support among Amazon workers on Staten Island to pave the way for a union election. It could be the second union vote for Amazon this year.

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Why a mailbox continues to loom over Amazon union vote at Alabama warehouse

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The mailbox was a key reason why labor officials ruled to re-do a union election at Amazon's Alabama warehouse. For the re-vote, the mailbox got moved. The union wants it gone.

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From living rooms to landfills, some holiday shopping returns take a 'very sad path'

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

It's peak season for returns, which are setting a new record. Some end up back on shelves or get resold to other merchants, and some wind up in landfills or sail overseas.

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2021's holiday shopping season is on track to set a record

Friday, December 24, 2021

Shoppers are spending more despite COVID-19 and supply chain issues. At the same time, some people skipped the store in favor of handmade gifts.

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Shoppers know more about how goods get to their door after 2021's supply-chain issues

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Where do holiday gifts come from? Sometimes, they travel not by sleigh but by container ship or truck. This year, shoppers became hyper aware of all the obstacles along the way — with big impact.

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You might still have time to buy holiday gifts online and get same-day delivery

Saturday, December 18, 2021

More retailers are striking deals with delivery companies like Uber, DoorDash and Instacart to get online orders to shoppers within hours.

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Stores are using delivery apps like Uber to ensure same-day delivery

Friday, December 17, 2021

Time is running out for buying holiday gifts online. Or is it? More stores are striking deals with companies like Uber, DoorDash and Postmates to get your purchases to you within hours.

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Starbucks workers form their 1st union in the U.S. in a big win for labor

Thursday, December 09, 2021

Baristas and other workers from three stores voted whether to unionize. Starbucks fought the plan. Now

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Tally pending on whether Buffalo-area Starbucks workers voted to unionize

Thursday, December 09, 2021

Will Starbucks have its first unionized corporate store or stores in the U.S.? Starbucks workers in upstate New York have cast votes on whether to join a union. The result is expected Thursday.

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Starbucks workers decide whether to form first U.S. union

Wednesday, December 08, 2021

Voting is ending at three stores around Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks had flown in executives to the area and asked federal officials to delay the ballot count.

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Alabama Amazon warehouse gets another chance to vote on unionizing

Monday, November 29, 2021

A federal labor official has approved a new election at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. In a previous vote, workers overwhelmingly rejected forming a union, but the results were challenged.

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Amazon warehouse workers get to re-do their union vote in Alabama

Monday, November 29, 2021

A federal labor official has ordered a revote in the biggest Amazon union election in the U.S. The agency found the company's anti-union tactics tainted the original vote that rejected unionizing.

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How understaffed are stores? Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Large retailers have spent billions of dollars to woo workers. Smaller stores that can't do that expect staff shortages will lead to lost sales. They're asking shoppers to be patient.

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Black Friday is expected to deliver record-setting sales despite supply chain issues

Friday, November 26, 2021

Some items are in short supply, prices are rising and deals aren't as good this Black Friday. But with widespread vaccinations, shoppers have returned to malls in droves, promising record spending.

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Yes, we are shopping way more than ever

Friday, November 26, 2021

Even the Grinch can't stop shoppers in what's predicted to be a record holiday season.

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Passing the buck: Dollar Tree raises prices to $1.25

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The bargain store has been testing the increase for months and says it's not a reaction to the current surge in inflation, though it will help.

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