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Starbucks Manager Admitted That Pride Was Canceled By Higher-Ups

Starbucks executives last year decided to cancel future Pride month celebrations at more than 100 stores across three states. “I know there has been some…

Workers and Activists Force Dollar General to Address Workplace Safety Issues

Shareholders at Dollar General, America's fastest-growing retailer, voted to require the company to independently audit the working conditions at its stores. The results come just…

Gas Pipeline Deal Follows Donations to Congressional Leaders

By Donald Shaw and David Moore, Sludge Bundled into the agreement between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to suspend the debt ceiling…

Pharma & Crypto Among Winners as Revolving Door Spins From Congress

By Donald Shaw and David Moore, Sludge Every two years, many former members of Congress who lose their re-elections or retire move into lucrative jobs…

Poll: The Public Overwhelmingly Supports the Writers’ Strike

More than 70 percent of Americans—including a clear majority of Trump supporters—support the Writers Guild of America’s ongoing strike for better pay, working conditions, and…
Writers and supporters on the picket lines in Los Angeles, California. (Photo via WGA West)

Republican Bill Would Kick Consumer Advocate Off FDIC Board

By David Moore and Donald Shaw, Sludge Days before Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were swiftly shut down by regulators and the Federal Deposit…

EXCLUSIVE: Starbucks Illegally Withheld Raises & Tips from Union Workers, NLRB Says

Starbucks violated federal labor law when it excluded unionized stores from a new policy that facilitated tipping via credit card, according to a new complaint…

SVB Executives May Have Delayed Action for Maximum Bonus Payments, New Evidence Suggests

As the dust clears after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), things are starting to look more and more suspicious to even the most…

Major Rail Companies Steer Donations to Republicans After Ohio Train Derailment

By David Moore, Sludge Update, Mar. 15: One of the largest U.S. railroad companies, BNSF, contributed $2,500 from its PAC to Republican Rep. Sam Graves…
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Stock Buybacks: Good for Warren Buffett, Bad for Working People

With a net worth of over $100 billion, Warren Buffett has some opinions.  In his 2022 letter to investors, the Berkshire Hathaway CEO and the world's…
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