Starbucks workers’ union effort picks up steam in Seattle "The company calls them partners. They want an arrangement where they feel more in partnership with the company. They feel like being able to bargain as part of a union would allow that, and would allow them to improve their working conditions." Kim Malcolm
Journalist killings in Mexico raise concerns among colleagues Three journalist have been killed in Mexico this year, two of them occurring in Tijuana. NPR's Asma Khalid talks with 'Tijuana Press' editor Vicente Calderón about the city's pattern of violence. Mano Sundaresan
Labor issues put a squeeze on America's $50 billion ski industry Ski industry conglomerate Vail Resorts is pushing back against criticism over staff pay and other operational struggles due to labor issues made worse by the omicron surge. Kirk Siegler
The Great Resignation? More like The Great Renegotiation "The Great Resignation" looks mostly like workers negotiating for a better deal. Greg Rosalsky
Uncertainty in the financial markets centers on inflation The pandemic was marked by a surge in all kinds of investments — from stocks to Bitcoin. Now surging inflation is leading to steep falls across the markets. David Gura
It's getting uglier in stock markets as fears about inflation spark a brutal drop The Federal Reserve is gearing up to raise interest rates after inflation hit a 40-year high, sparking fears in Wall Street about what these steps will mean for the economy. David Gura
A luxury cruise ship rerouted to the Bahamas over an arrest warrant for unpaid fuel The Crystal Symphony was supposed to dock in Miami, but ended up in the Bahamas after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the ship as part of a breach-of-contract lawsuit. Rachel Treisman
Life Kit: How ethical investing works Ethical investing is popular with many Americans. But what is it exactly? NPR's Life Kit it breaks down. Lauren Migaki
Inflation pain is felt exponentially in large families Scott Simon talks with Tamika Calhoun of Jackson, Miss., about how inflation has affected the budget for her family of seven. Scott Simon
How are COVID-related expenses impacting your household budget? PPE and COVID-19 tests are increasingly becoming necessities for U.S. households. But the costs add up — both in time and money. Tell us how the need for these items is affecting you. Amy Isackson
