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Possible US auto strike as unions flex muscle in 'Hot Labor Summer'
Possible US auto strike as unions flex muscle in 'Hot Labor Summer'
by  AFP

With the clock ticking down to a possible strike, Detroit carmakers are staring at tough contract negotiations with an emboldened auto workers union led by a fiery new president. Shawn Fain, who was sworn in as president of the United Auto Workers five months ago, is laying the foundation to potentially strike if there is no agreement by September 14.

Meta's Twitter rival Threads launches web version
Meta's Twitter rival Threads launches web version
by  AFP

Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch. X, owned by Elon Musk, still dominates as the platform for comment and news, but the chaos endured at the platform since the Tesla owner took over has eroded its success and sent users seeking alternatives.

Canada probes allegations Walmart, Hugo Boss, Diesel used Uyghur forced labor
Canada probes allegations Walmart, Hugo Boss, Diesel used Uyghur forced labor
by  AFP

Canada's corporate watchdog on Thursday launched investigations of Walmart, Hugo Boss and jeans maker Diesel over allegations they used forced labor from China's Uyghur minority. A coalition of 28 civil society organizations last year filed complaints with the watchdog alleging Walmart, Hugo Boss and Diesel use Chinese suppliers with factories that have been linked to Uyghur forced labor.

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