City to overhaul Municipal Code for first time in decades
OKC is overhauling its decades-old Municipal Code, aiming to modernize zoning, parking, and development rules to meet today’s growth and public health needs.
OKC Starbucks workers strike over dress code, labor concerns
OKC Starbucks workers walked out over a stricter dress code they say violates labor law. The union-backed strike is part of a national protest this week.
May Day Rally protests alleged union-busting in Norman
Union workers and allies rallied at Norman’s Natural Grocers on May Day, protesting alleged union-busting and calling for fair contracts and accountability.
Walgreens selects Oklahoma to join pharmacy training program
Okla has been selected to participate in a new online educational program at Walgreens that will financially assist team members in achieving a PharmD degree.
Tinker jobs in holding pattern as layoff questions remain
After a rumor of layoffs in Feb., Tinker employees remain in a holding pattern, waiting for any official word about layoffs or about the security of their jobs.
OKANA Resort & Waterpark ready for spring with Grand Opening
OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark opened March 6, featuring indoor waterpark fun, dining, and entertainment, with an outdoor lagoon coming soon.
MAPS 4 stadium a step to restart OKC soccer ‘from scratch’
The new owners of the team formerly known as the Energy are banking on the new multimillion dollar stadium and a resurgence in interest for soccer in OKC.
Bricktown readies for major development, local outreach
Downtown OKC's Bricktown District is preparing for some massive construction project disruptions by strengthening local promotion and community messaging.
OKC Starbucks workers join Christmas Eve nationwide strike
OKC Starbucks workers joined Starbucks Workers United’s nationwide strike on Christmas Eve over unfair labor practices (ULPs) by the corporation.
Starbucks union workers vote 98% to authorize strike
Union members working at Starbucks (SBUX) turned in an overwhelming 98% vote to authorize a strike. No date has been set so far as negotiations continue.
Peace between labor and future new arena operators? Maybe.
The new Downtown arena hasn’t even broken ground yet, but the City is already taking steps to avoid labor disputes and operational complications once it opens.
Could a land value tax ease the housing crisis in Okla City?
Some advocates say that a land value tax could ease the housing crisis, but statewide investor-sponsored legislation makes it all but impossible in OKC.
OKC Starbucks workers and supporters rally at sip-in event
Starbucks baristas and friends held a “sip-in” Wednesday at the OKC 23rd and Robinson location rallying to get the corporation to negotiate in good faith.
Norman Natural Grocers store picketed in response to union-busting
A picket was organized outside the Natural Grocers store in Norman Friday afternoon in response to union-busting and firings after their union victory.
Workers at Norman Starbucks store win union election
Norman Starbucks workers at the 36th and Robinson store won their union election on Thursday overwhelmingly in a 12-1 victory.
