Strikes

Fast food strikes spread to Seattle

A one-day walkout by workers from major chains will be the seventh fast food strike in eight weeks across the U.S.

Natasha Lennard Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:25 PM UTC
Elections Fast food strike, Fast food

While Wal-Mart workers launch unprecedented strikes, a government fine pushes end to waste disposal procedures

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:30 PM UTC
Business Wal-Mart, hazardous waste, EPA

The retail giant, facing growing dissent over poor pay and conditions, will hire more than 100,000 veterans

Natasha Lennard Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 3:50 PM UTC 24
Business Wal-Mart, Strikes, vets, veterans

The retailer will audit labor conditions, using system similar to one that that oversaw Bangladeshi fire factory

Natasha Lennard Friday, Jan 4, 2013 5:30 PM UTC
News Walmart, Bangladesh, Factory fire

New York workers from a dozen Wendy's, McDonald's and Burger King stores walk out

Natasha Lennard Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 10:48 PM UTC
News Strikes, New York, McDonald's

A single strike on Black Friday won't dent the retailer's profits, but it could be the first of many

Cole Stangler, The American Prospect Friday, Nov 23, 2012 2:00 PM UTC 11
Politics Wal-Mart, Thanksgiving