Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers

The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.

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Port Workers Could Strike Again if No Deal Is Reached on Automation

Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.

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Five Laws Going Into Effect for New York in 2025

Changes are coming to paid family leave, insulin costs, restaurant reservations, gym membership cancellations and protections for fashion industry workers.

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Alicia Munnell, Founder of a Retirement Research Hub, Is Retiring

Alicia Munnell started the Boston College Center for Retirement Research in 1998. As she prepares to leave, she says fixing Social Security should be a priority now.

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More Starbucks Store Workers Will Join Strike for Final Day

The walkout began Friday at stores in the Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago areas and will end on Tuesday.

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They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down.

Commissioner Jessica Tisch has reassigned at least 29 officers. Some worked under Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official who was accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.

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Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

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Starbucks Workers Say They Will Begin a Strike in 3 Cities on Friday

The planned walkout in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle comes after talks between the company and the workers’ union failed to produce an agreement on raises.

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Uber and Lyft Found a Loophole in a Driver Pay Law. Drivers Pushed Back.

As ride-hailing companies and labor unions each push New York City to amend its rules, drivers hurt by widespread app lockouts are struggling to make ends meet.

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Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition?

Dozens of schools say they provide free tuition to students whose families earn under a certain income. How does it work?

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