Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Presents 2025 Legislative Priorities

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative announced its priorities for the next congressional session, focusing on rural workforce accessibility, trade and supply chain opportunities, the 2025 farm bill and climate and environmentally sustainable efforts.

Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Another Year of Impact

January 9, 2025 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups, celebrated a groundbreaking year marked by transformative advancements in ethical labor practices, collaboration and workforce development across the produce supply chain.

Union Starbucks Partners Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike as Bargaining Enters Final Stages

December 23, 2024 Starbucks Workers United

The vote was finalized just as union bargaining delegates are preparing to return to the table with Starbucks for the last scheduled foundational framework bargaining session of the year.

Teamsters at Sysco Houston Authorize Strike

December 23, 2024 Teamsters

Over 430 drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics represented by Teamsters Local 988 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike after Sysco failed to present an acceptable contract offer.

Pepsico Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Announce Million Dollar Partnership to Expand Workforce Training

December 19, 2024 PepsiCo Foundation

This collaboration will empower people from all backgrounds to pursue jobs in the restaurant industry, providing them with the skills necessary to start and build a restaurant industry career.