Philadelphia Launches $500 Monthly Support Program for Home-Based Child Care Providers
A pioneering initiative in Philadelphia is providing $500 monthly payments to home-based child care providers to help stabilize their incomes and support essential caregiving services. The Thriving Providers Project aims to address financial challenges faced by providers who often earn around $14 per hour despite holding advanced degrees.
Starbucks Implements Customer-Only Policy with De-escalation Training for Staff
Starbucks is rolling out a major policy change requiring purchases for bathroom and seating access, marking a shift from its 2018 open-door approach. The coffee giant is preparing employees through specialized de-escalation training while addressing worker concerns about potential confrontations.
Starbucks Ends Open-Door Policy: Purchases Now Required for Store Access
Starbucks implements new rules requiring customers to make purchases to use store facilities and restrooms, reversing its 2018 open-door policy. The change aims to address safety concerns while maintaining a welcoming environment, with clear guidelines on acceptable behavior.
Whole Foods Workers Challenge Amazon with Historic Union Drive in Philadelphia
Around 300 employees at a Philadelphia Whole Foods store are making history by filing for the chain's first union election since Amazon's acquisition. Workers cite concerns over wages, workloads, and living costs as they seek representation through UFCW, defying one of the world's largest companies.