Nation Jun 25 Abortion ruling pushes businesses to confront divisive politics A lot is at stake for companies, many of which have publicly pledged to promote women's equality and advancement in the workplace.
Economy May 18 New York agency files discrimination complaint against Amazon A state agency in New York has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant discriminated against pregnant and disabled workers by denying reasonable accommodations and forcing them to take unpaid leave.
Economy May 02 Amazon workers in second NYC election reject unionization A federal labor board on Monday will count ballots cast by warehouse workers in a second Amazon union election on Staten Island.
Politics Apr 01 Amazon workers in New York City vote to unionize, a first for the company Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history and handing an unexpected win to a nascent group that fueled the union drive.
Economy Mar 31 Amazon workers in Alabama appear to reject union after tight race Amazon workers in Alabama appear to have rejected a union bid in a tight race, according to early results on Thursday. But outstanding challenged votes could change the outcome.
Economy Mar 31 Vote counts begin in Amazon union elections in New York, Alabama If a majority votes in favor of a union at either location, it would mark the first successful U.S. organizing effort in Amazon history.
World Nov 26 Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges? A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
Nation Oct 28 ‘It’s stupid,’ billionaires complain about proposed tax Elon Musk isn't happy. With a personal fortune that is flirting with $300 billion, the Tesla CEO — the richest person on earth — has been lashing out at a Democratic proposal to tax the assets of billionaires like him.
Nation Sep 03 Mutual aid groups give personalized help after Hurricane Ida Following Hurricane Ida, mutual aid networks sprang into action to supplement the more established relief services from federal and local governments, and charities.
World Aug 16 Haiti’s troubled history may slow aid to earthquake victims Experts say the assassination of President Moise, as well as accusations that some money raised following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti never reached those in need, will make fundraising for the nation even tougher.