58.1 F
Seattle
Thursday, October 19, 2023

CATEGORY

Business

UPS And Teamsters’ Marathon Talks End Without A Deal To Avoid A Strike

 A marathon negotiating session between UPS and the Teamsters union ended early Wednesday morning with both sides accusing the other of walking away from the table. There are no signs of a contract settlement in sight.

Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration Officials From Communicating With Social Media Companies

In a preliminary injunction issued by US District Judge Terry Doughty, the judge ordered a slew of federal agencies and more than a dozen top officials not to communicate with social media companies about taking down “content containing protected free speech.”

Strike Vote Underway For 340,000 UPS Workers

UPS workers vote this week on whether to authorize a strike if their union doesn't get a new contract by August 1st. A strike could bring the world's biggest package courier to a standstill.

Tyson Will Stop Using Its ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ Label On Chicken

Tyson will once again use certain antibiotics in its chickens, eight years after it announced plans to ditch the drugs in some of its production and slapped a “no antibiotics ever” label on its packaging.

Writers Guild Strike Impacting Other Industries

The strike by members of the Writers Guild of America is affecting not just movies and TV, but also other industries. Natasha Chen explains how the strike is impacting behind-the-scenes employees and businesses.

Maker Of ChatGPT Hit With Proposed Class Action Lawsuit

OpenAI, the company behind the viral ChatGPT tool, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging the company stole and misappropriated vast swaths of peoples’ data from the internet to train its AI tools.

King County Council To Consider Legislation Requiring Retail Businesses To Accept Cash

The King County Council is expected to vote on legislation that would require retail businesses in unincorporated King County to accept cash for many transactions. 

Washington’s Unemployment Rate High

A recent report by WalletHub is not good. It shows that Washington state’s unemployment claims are among the highest in the nation.

Bernie Sanders Launches Senate Probe Into Amazon Warehouse Safety Conditions

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday launched a Senate investigation into working and safety conditions at Amazon warehouses, adding to federal scrutiny on the labor practices of one of the country’s largest employers.

The Future Of Travel: 10 Concepts That Will Change The Way We Experience The World

Concepts that feel plucked from sci-fi novels and films are quickly making their way into mainstream travel, shaping every step of the journey.

Latest News