Tariffs Drive Up Artificial Tree Prices, Boosting Real Tree Sales
Tariffs on imported fake trees raise prices up to 15%, leading stores like Trio Hardware to skip them and boosting demand for U.S.-grown real trees.
ICE Separates Chinese Asylum-Seeker and Son During NYC Check-In
ICE detained Fei Zheng and his 6-year-old son during a NYC check-in, separating them and sparking concerns over family separation practices.
Chicago Museum Workers Secure Wage Boosts and Benefits in Union Deal
Museum of Science & Industry workers in Chicago win 8-10% raises, holiday pay, and more in first union contract, marking a victory for cultural institution employees.
KKR's Investment Strategies Amid Volatility: Equity, Credit, Real Estate
KKR's investment leaders highlight resilience and opportunity across private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure.
MarinHealth Nurses Plan Picket for Safety and Staffing in Contract Dispute
MarinHealth nurses will picket on Dec. 12, 2025, to protest unsafe staffing and contract issues, highlighting broader implications for patient safety.
Utah Repeals Law, Restores Collective Bargaining for Public Workers
SALT LAKE CITY—AFT Utah celebrates as HB 267 repeal restores collective bargaining rights for public employees.
UAW Workers Protest Plant Closures and Layoffs in Washington, DC
UAW workers protest in DC against plant closures by CNH, urging Congress to act. The closures threaten jobs and community stability in Iowa.
UAW Region 2B, Local 2320 Advocates for Legal Equality Negotiations
UAW Region 2B, Local 2320 begins negotiations for legal equality, marking a significant step in labor advocacy with broader implications for worker rights.
DrinkPAK Expands to Pennsylvania, Bringing 174 New Jobs to Philadelphia
Governor Shapiro's $195 million investment with DrinkPAK will create 174 jobs, anchoring the Bellwether District's redevelopment in Philadelphia.
BayWa r.e. secures $416M for Jacumba Valley solar and storage project
BayWa r.e. secures $416M for Jacumba Valley Ranch, with 90 MW solar and 70 MW/280 MWh storage, creating 350 jobs.
