Strike

Employees Strike Back: Greenwaste Recovery Faces Class Action Over Alleged Labor Violations in California

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Santa Cruz, California — Greenwaste Recovery, LLC is facing allegations of violating California labor laws by failing to provide accurate wages to its employees. A class action lawsuit claims that the company neglected to ensure employees received proper meal and rest breaks, leading to significant issues under state labor regulations. The lawsuit, filed by the employment law firm Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, is currently pending in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court under Case No. 25CV02670. Allegations against the company include the failure to pay minimum and overtime wages, the provision of legally … Read more

Judge Rules in Favor of Newton Teachers Union, Dismissing Controversial Strike Lawsuit

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NEWTON, Mass. — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Newton Teachers Association, following a strike that occurred earlier this year. The decision comes after a protracted dispute between the local union and the school district over teacher compensation and classroom conditions. The strike, which lasted several days, aimed to address concerns about wages and resources, highlighting the ongoing tensions between educational staff and administration. Parents and community members gathered in support of the educators, many advocating for improved salaries and better learning environments for students. In making the ruling, the judge found … Read more

Judge Rules Teachers’ Strike in Israel to End by Mid-Morning Amid Ongoing Salary Dispute

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TEL AVIV, Israel — A teachers’ strike affecting schools and kindergartens is set to commence under a ruling from the Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court. Judge Osnat Robovitz stipulated that the strike may continue until 10:00 a.m., after which she deemed it unjustified to prolong the work stoppage. The ruling comes on the heels of the Teachers’ Union’s refusal to accept a compromise proposed to reduce the planned duration of the strike from three hours to one. The situation escalated after the Finance Ministry implemented budget cuts impacting teachers’ salaries, linked to war-related expenditures. In … Read more

Buc-ee’s and Missouri’s Duckees Strike Deal in Copyright Clash, Ending Legal Battle

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BRENHAM, Texas — Buc-ee’s has settled a copyright dispute with Duckees, a convenience store chain based in Missouri, stemming from allegations of trademark infringement. The resolution comes after the two companies engaged in legal proceedings over the use of a logo that Buc-ee’s claimed was too similar to its own. The dispute began when Buc-ee’s accused Duckees of copying its distinctive beaver logo, which has become a recognizable symbol for the Texas-based chain known for its expansive travel centers and gas stations. The lawsuit contended that Duckees’ branding could confuse consumers and dilute Buc-ee’s brand … Read more