Third California Senior Dies from Mushroom Poisoning
Authorities have said that another person has died in California as a result of mushroom poisoning. A care facility for seniors located in Loomis, California, where the people ate the [...]
Who Killed Twinkie?
Thanksgiving this year will be celebrated by most people from a relatively different angle. Although there will still be turkey, many people will celebrate the day with a heavy heart. [...]
Walmart Files Picketing Complaint with NLRB
Walmart filed a compliant with the National Labor Relations Board against possible disruption of Black Friday activities. The retail giant petitioned NLRB to intervene to prevent planned picketing at their [...]
Hostess Mediation Attempts Fails
Mediation efforts to bring together Hostess Brands and the union with which they have been embroiled in a labor dispute were unsuccessful. This will force the company to go ahead [...]
Walmart Walkout: Employees Black Friday Work Action Increases
Walmart staff began walking out of their jobs this week. This action comes before Black Friday, during which three-union backed factions expect protests nationwide. Last month, a Los Angeles Walmart [...]
Hostess is Set To Lay Off Thousands And Close Shop
Hostess is set to close as a result of what it calls a crippling union fight. Approximately 18,500 jobs will be lost, not to mention the tax revenue that comes [...]
Local Retailers Give Aid in Sandy’s Wake
With many communities in ruins around New York from Superstorm Sandy’s damage last month, retailers are offering their help to residents. Local grocery retailers, in conjunction with vendors and other [...]
Weis Set to Open First LEED Store
Weis Market is set to open its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified store. The supermarket, which operates in 162 store locations in 5 states, announced that [...]