Yes, Starbucks is facing a lawsuit alleging its Refresher fruit drinks are missing fruit. The claim alleges that Starbucks used deceptive advertising and labeling by marketing its Refresher drinks as “made with real fruit,” even though the drinks use a powder that lacks the nutritional benefits of real fruit. The lawsuit was filed against Starbucks […]Read More
Striking autoworkers want to end the system of different wages for the same job. This system is known as pay discrimination and it perpetuates economic inequality by creating inequitable pay for autoworkers performing the same job. Pay discrimination often takes the form of unequal pay based on race, gender, age, or other personal characteristics. Autoworkers […]Read More
Detroit’s Big Three automakers, Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler, are all striving to dominate the next generation of the car industry. To do this, they are investing heavily in developing new and innovative products and technologies that meet the needs of the changing market, including electric vehicles, ride-hailing and car-sharing services, and self-driving technology. […]Read More
automakers When autoworkers go on strike at plants at each of the Big Three automakers (General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), the strike usually takes the form of a collective action by unionized workers. This means that the workers collectively decide to cease working in an effort to put pressure on the company to […]Read More
, as well as modify frequent flyer programs. They are introducing revenue-based earning for elite status and changing SkyMiles earning and redemption options. At the same time, Delta is eliminating guest visitor access to its Sky Club lounges due to coronavirus-related regulations, and passengers in some cabin classes may no longer be able to access […]Read More
by 2021 McDonald’s announced in August 2020 that it plans to phase out self-service soda stations at all of its company-operated restaurants in the US by the end of 2021. Its decision is part of a larger restaurant-wide initiative to provide customers with a simplified and modernized experience. It also seeks to ensure the safety […]Read More
Disney has dropped all but the free speech claim in its political retaliation suit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company was suing DeSantis for his alleged retribution against Disney World of its decision to require guests to wear face masks. Disney argued that the Governor had retaliated by imposing restrictions on state grant funding […]Read More
Small-business owners can face serious financial devastation when a power outage strikes, as has happened recently. When a business loses power, it may take hours, days or even weeks to restore and generate profitable revenues again. The total cost of the disruption can include lost business, the cost of repairs, and the cost of equipment, […]Read More
Mortgage demand in the US has fallen to its lowest level in 27 years, despite interest rates falling to near all-time lows across the country. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) showed that new mortgage applications fell more than 9% compared to last year for the week ending August 6th. This marks the lowest […]Read More
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