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Kaiser Strike Grows as 3000 More Workers Walk Out

Kaiser Permanente's healthcare strike enters its third week as 3,000+ pharmacy and lab workers join 31,000 nurses already on the picket line. Here's what's driving the largest healthcare labor action in the country.

February 10, 2026Read Article

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JBS Meatpacking Workers Vote 99% to Strike

Nearly 3,800 meatpacking workers at JBS's Greeley, Colorado plant voted 99% to authorize the facility's first-ever strike after eight months of stalled contract talks and allegations of unfair labor practices.

February 10, 2026Read Article

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30,000 Refinery Workers Just Dodged a Nationwide Strike

The United Steelworkers union reached a four-year national agreement with Marathon Petroleum covering 30,000 oil refinery and petrochemical workers, averting a strike that could have disrupted two-thirds of US refining capacity. The deal delivers 15% in raises, but BP is already defying the pattern.

February 10, 2026Read Article

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Canada Loses 25,000 Jobs as Manufacturing Reels from U.S. Tariffs

Canada lost 25,000 jobs in January 2026 — the first net loss since August — as manufacturing shed 28,000 positions amid ongoing U.S. tariff pressure.

February 9, 2026Read Article

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SpaceX's Starbase Grows Into Company Town as Engineers Face Relocation Pressure

SpaceX's Texas launch site is now an official city with 3,400 employees. As headquarters moves from California, engineers face tough choices about uprooting families.

February 9, 2026Read Article

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Workday Cuts 400 Jobs as Software Stocks Reel from AI Fears

Workday announces 400 layoffs — its second major reduction in a year — as software stocks face unprecedented selling pressure amid AI disruption concerns.

February 9, 2026Read Article

Career Tips

How to Get Into Vet School in 2026: Complete Requirements Guide (GPA, Experience, Application Timeline)

How hard is it to get into vet school? 10,800-11,000 applicants vie for 3,900-4,000 seats. See 2026 GPA averages, GRE rules and experience hours.

February 9, 2026Read Article

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How Long Is Vet School? Complete 2026 Timeline (From Undergrad to DVM to Specialization)

How long is vet school? 4 years after a bachelor's degree, so about 8 years to become a vet. See each DVM year, 6-7 year fast tracks and specialty paths.

February 9, 2026Read Article

Layoffs

Gemini Cuts 200 Jobs: Winklevoss Twins Exit Europe Amid Crypto Downturn

Gemini announces 200 layoffs and exits UK, EU, and Australia as Winklevoss twins pivot to U.S. operations and prediction markets amid crypto downturn.

February 6, 2026Read Article

AI Layoffs or AI Washing? What's Really Behind 108,000 January Job Cuts

January 2026 saw 108,000 layoffs — highest since 2009. Companies blamed AI for 55,000 cuts in 2025, but experts warn of "AI washing" masking real reasons.

February 6, 2026Read Article

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Super Bowl Sick Monday 2026: Why 26.2 Million Workers Will Call Out

Record 26.2 million U.S. workers plan to skip work after Super Bowl LX, costing employers $5.2 billion as debate over a national holiday intensifies.

February 6, 2026Read Article

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Weak Freight Demand Triggers Thousands of Job Cuts Across Logistics and Manufacturing

More than 2,200 logistics and manufacturing workers have lost jobs in early 2026 as companies grapple with excess capacity, lost contracts, and weak demand.

February 4, 2026Read Article