The recent decision by Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) has been hailed as a historic victory for the labor organization. With 73% of the vote in favor of union organizing, this marks the first successful organizing drive of an automaker outside of Detroit’s Big Three. The UAW’s main
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Lululemon, the popular athletic apparel retailer, has recently announced its plans to close its distribution center in Sumner, Washington. This decision will result in the layoff of 128 employees as the company shifts its focus to a newly opened warehouse outside of Los Angeles. The closure is part of Lululemon’s growth strategy to meet the
Zipline, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in the design, construction, and operation of autonomous delivery drones, recently celebrated a significant milestone – completing its 1 millionth delivery to customers. The company’s innovative approach to leveraging drone technology for commercial deliveries has garnered attention from major clients, including 4,700 hospitals like the Cleveland Clinic, as well
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will be implementing changes to increase the required amount of rest time for air traffic controllers in response to concerns over fatigue due to a staffing shortage. These changes will require controllers to have a minimum of 10 hours of rest between shifts, up from the
Netflix recently announced that it will no longer be providing quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per user starting next year. Instead, the company will be focusing on revenue and operating margin as its primary financial metrics. This shift in focus indicates a strategic change in direction for the streaming giant, moving away from simply
Despite recent safety issues plaguing the aviation industry, airline executives have reported a steady and even increasing demand for flights. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have both indicated record numbers of travelers for the upcoming spring and summer travel season. This is a promising sign of resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. The
Boeing, the renowned aircraft manufacturer, faced severe criticism regarding safety and quality control during two Senate hearings. These allegations arose following a midair door blowout incident and a near-catastrophe involving one of Boeing’s planes in January. A former Boeing engineer turned whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, testified before the Senate, accusing the company of cutting corners to
United Airlines recently announced a significant reduction in its aircraft-delivery expectations for the year. Struggling with ongoing delays from Boeing, the airline has had to adjust its plans to reflect the reality of the situation. Originally anticipating the receipt of 101 new narrow-body planes in 2022, United now expects to only receive 61. Looking ahead
TGI Fridays and Hostmore, the U.K. franchisee, have recently announced plans to merge in an all-share deal valued at 177 million pounds, or $220 million. If the merger goes through, TGI Fridays will become publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol “TGIF.” Despite the merger, the company’s headquarters for its U.S.
Boeing recently faced allegations from a whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, regarding the quality and safety testing on its 787 Dreamliner and 777 aircraft. Salehpour claimed that Boeing took “shortcuts” to speed up production, leading to potential issues with the planes’ lifespans. However, Boeing quickly denied these allegations, stating that they were “inaccurate” and affirming the safety