Rep Forrest Bennett leaves Legislature for labor leadership
Calling it “an up-versus-down fight,” not Left versus Right, Forrest Bennett will leave the Legislature Dec. 1 to lead the Oklahoma AFL-CIO labor coalition.
OKC Starbucks picket part of nationwide union push
Baristas and allies picketed an OKC Starbucks Wednesday, joining a national wave of actions demanding a fair contract and warning they’re ready to strike.
New jobs report shows worst August job gains since 2010
The U.S. added only 22,000 jobs in August, the weakest August since 2010. Unemployment rose to 4.3% as hiring slowed across key industries.
Arena labor agreement survives narrow OKC Council vote
OKC Council keeps key labor provisions in new arena deal, preserving local hiring and wage guarantees in the Community Benefits Agreement after a 5-4 vote.
Zoo Amphitheatre gets pricey renovations from new management
Big changes at OKC’s historic Zoo Amp: $1.5M in renovations led by Gate 52 bring new VIP areas, better access, and major upgrades to the 90-year-old venue.
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.
