Vaughn Cockayne

No sweat: SAG yields to heat, cancels 2 days of picketing

The Screen Actors Guild canceled picket lines in New York City on Thursday and Friday over sizzling weather.

July 27, 2023

Chicago unions sign no-strike agreement ahead of Democratic convention

A group of Chicago labor unions signed a labor peace agreement on Tuesday that ensures there will be no strikes during next year's Democratic National Convention.

July 26, 2023

Indonesia blocks X.com citing porn, gambling restrictions

Indonesia has blocked access to Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter, X.com, over porn and gambling concerns.

July 26, 2023

McDonald’s fined for child labor violations in Louisiana, Texas

McDonald's franchise operators in two states have been cited by the Department of Labor for violating child labor laws.

July 26, 2023

Teslas barred from Chinese city during Xi’s visit

A Chinese city has banned Teslas from certain areas ahead of a planned visit by President Xi Jinping.

July 26, 2023

‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’ postponed due to strike

The annual "Tournament of Champions" hosted by the TV show "Jeopardy!" is the latest victim of the Hollywood labor battle.

July 26, 2023

Teamsters win deal with UPS as unions buck businesses from coast to coast

The Teamsters Union secured significant concessions from UPS on Tuesday to avoid a massive strike, but other labor conflicts still rage across the U.S.

July 25, 2023

UPS and Teamsters avoid historic strike with tentative contract

UPS and the Teamsters Union on Tuesday reached a conditional agreement that helps the company avoid a massive strike.

July 25, 2023

California moves to protect countertop makers from lung disease

A California safety board voted last week to increase protection for workers making countertops after several developed deadly lung disease.

July 25, 2023

FedEx pilots reject contract deal as negotiations continue

Unionized FedEx pilots declined a tentative contract deal Monday that would have boosted pay by at least 30%.

July 25, 2023

UPS to offer better deal to Teamsters ahead of next week’s talks

UPS officials on Wednesday said they want to return to the bargaining table to deliver a sweeter deal to the Teamsters to avoid a strike.

July 20, 2023

Threads’ active users drop out dramatically

It seems the initial buzz of popularity is running out at Threads.

July 20, 2023

Virtual memorial held for explorer who died in Titan submersible implosion

The company that has the sole rights to all items on board the shipwrecked Titanic, RMS Titanic, Inc, held a virtual memorial this week for French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who perished in the Titan submersible implosion.

July 20, 2023

Man, 71, dies in Death Valley National Park as temperatures soar

A 71-year-old man died this week in California's Death Valley National Park after experiencing severe heat.

July 20, 2023

Dollar General on the hook for $17 million in workplace-safety fines

Dollar General, one of the most profitable retail stores in the country, still owes at least $17 million worth of fines related to workplace safety violations.

July 19, 2023

Netflix cuts basic tier in U.S. and U.K.

Viewers in the U.S. and U.K. no longer can sign up for a basic Netflix subscription plan after the streaming company dropped the tier.

July 19, 2023

Ex-employee files lawsuit accusing Twitter of targeting him for layoffs due to his age

An ex-employee is accusing Twitter of firing him for being too old.

July 19, 2023

Hollywood unions file labor complaint against NBCUniversal

The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild this week have filed grievances with the National Labor Relations Board against NBCUniversal over what the unions call unsafe picketing conditions.

July 19, 2023

Delta passengers hospitalized after sitting in hot plane for hours

A Delta Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta was canceled Monday after several passengers experienced heat-related illnesses.

July 19, 2023

Tesla board members agree to give back over $700 million in compensation

Members of Tesla's board of directors have agreed to return $735 million in stock awards to the company as part of a settlement that accused the executives of grossly overpaying themselves.

July 18, 2023