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Why some grocery stores are rejecting self-checkout and replacing them with humans
Critics argue it is finally time to check out of self-checkout. -
New Bedford man sentenced to 5 years in prison in state's first known labor trafficking conviction
Fernando Roland was sentenced in Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River for trafficking two immigrant women. A second trial against Rhode Island-based company Martins Maintenance is expected in 2024. -
Boston police union agrees to new contract, including some reforms
The new contract means that officers will no longer be able to dispute termination in the cases of some violations, and that civilian contractors may be able to take over police details. -
Thousands of Starbucks workers are expected to go on a one-day strike
About 150 baristas are hitting the picket line at six Massachusetts stores in Boston, Worcester, Newton and Gardner. -
Teachers union and Andover school committee reach deal to end strike
Earlier in the day striking teachers took their demands to Beacon Hill, holding a protest on the steps of the Statehouse. -
Hollywood's strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers
On Thursday, for the first time in more than six months, neither Hollywood's actors nor its writers will be on strike. -
'Antisocial' or 'fun'? Shoppers are split on the value of self-checkout kiosks.
"The machines are enormously expensive to install. And ... they're very glitchy, and you constantly have to rescan things." -
From Arkansas to New Hampshire, states are rolling back child labor laws
In the past few years, at least 10 states have proposed and passed legislation to roll back child labor regulations, extending youth work hours and shrinking hazardous work protections. -
‘Everybody is suffering’: Massachusetts SAG-AFTRA leaders react to suspended negotiations
Negotiations were suspended Wednesday between Hollywood studios and the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union, as the two sides were unable to come to a deal. -
Salary transparency in job postings would be required under new bill passed by Mass. House
Pay range disclosure bill targets racial, gender gaps.
