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Honda sued by employee for not paying overtime
A Honda employee has filed a lawsuit against the automaker, alleging that he is not compensated for essential tasks performed before and after his shift at the Marysville production facility. Joab Scott claims he spends approximately 30 minutes preparing for his 6 a.m. shift and an additional 20 minutes after work, which he argues should…
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McDonald’s faces boycott over DEI repeal
McDonald’s is facing a potential boycott from customers over its decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. The People’s Union USA is spearheading the “McDonald’s Blackout,” which began last week. “We’re boycotting McDonald’s because they’ve shown time and time again that profit matters more than people, from price gouging to tax…
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Ford calls most workers into the office four days a week
Ford Motor is calling the majority of its salaried workforce back to the office four days a week. “Many of our employees have been in the office three or more days per week for some time now. We believe working together in person on a day-to-day basis will help accelerate Ford’s transformation into a higher…
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Starbucks rejects reports of China operations sale
Starbucks has rejected speculation that it is in talks with private equity firms to sell the entirety of its China operations as it faces slowing sales and intensifying competition from domestic rivals. “We have a world-class team in China, and a strong brand,” the Seattle-based coffee chain said in a statement on Tuesday. “We see…
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GM lays off 200 workers in Detroit
General Motors is temporarily laying off 200 workers at its Factory Zero assembly plant in Detroit due to market adjustments. The plant, which employs approximately 4,537 workers, is the first fully dedicated all-electric facility and has received over $2.5bn in investment. According to GM, the layoffs are not related to recent auto tariffs but are…