J. Edward Moreno
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Starbucks and Union Set to Restart Contract Talks After Bitter Standoff
The company and Workers United, which represents more than 10,000 of the chain’s employees, broke off negotiation nearly a year ago.
FTC Bans Worker Noncompete Clauses
The rule would prohibit companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for rivals, a change that could increase competition and boost wages.
Supreme Court to Hear Starbucks Challenge to Labor Ruling
The case, which stems from the firing of seven Starbucks workers in Memphis, seeks to limit the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to obtain a...
Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback
A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023, could become stuck, increasing the...
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday, a troublesome sign for an...
Norfolk Southern Settles Derailment Suit for $600 Million
The railroad company will pay residents and businesses in East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area after a derailment last year.
Crafts Retailer Joann Files for Bankruptcy
After pandemic-era boom in sales, Joann has been dealing with a pullback in consumer spending on at-home projects. The retailer will become a private company...
Family Dollar to Close Nearly 1,000 Stores
The chain has struggled for years. Its parent company, Dollar Tree, cited inflation, theft and reduced government benefits as challenges that had prompted the closings.
Dating Apps Have Hit a Wall. Can They Turn Things Around?
The apps have changed our love lives, but they haven’t been able to convince enough young users to pay.
U.S. Judge Blocks Rule Extending Reach of Labor Law to Franchisers
The ruling upends the National Labor Relations Board’s move to broaden the standard for determining when a company is liable for labor law violations.