What the Memphis Seven Decision Means for Starbucks Workers

*Violet Sovine Starbucks Workers United[1] and the Starbucks Corporation announced in February 2024 that they would hold collective bargaining sessions after failing to begin negotiations for a little over three years.[2] Starbucks has previously shown extreme hostility to the unionization of its stores, causing Starbucks Workers United to file 700 unfair labor practice (ULP) chargesContinue reading “What the Memphis Seven Decision Means for Starbucks Workers”

Blowing Up More Than Rockets: SpaceX and Elon Musk’s Attempt to Blow Up the National Labor Relations Board

*Erin Turvey I. Introduction Elon Musk is no stranger to explosions. From SpaceX rockets detonating during test flights[1] to Tesla batteries spontaneously bursting into flames,[2] Musk has seen his fair share of combustions. Now, Musk might blow up something else: the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).[3] On January 4, 2024, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)Continue reading “Blowing Up More Than Rockets: SpaceX and Elon Musk’s Attempt to Blow Up the National Labor Relations Board”