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In a significant development for workers' rights, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from Starbucks in a dispute with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The case revolves around efforts by workers to unionize at a Starbucks store in Memphis, Tennessee. The controversy began when Starbucks terminated seven employees at its Memphis store in February 2022, citing safety concerns. The company claimed that the workers violated company policy by reopening the store after closing time and allowing non-employees, including a television crew, to enter and move around the premises. However, the NLRB intervened, asserting that Starbucks was unlawfully interfering with the workers' right to organize. The NLRB argued that the store had routinely allowed employees to gather there ...

Homelessness has become a pressing issue in many cities across the United States. As the number of homeless individuals continues to rise, cities are grappling with how to address this crisis. One of the key issues at the center of this debate is whether cities can enforce rules that prohibit homeless people from sleeping on public property. The Supreme Court has recently decided to take up a case that will determine the constitutionality of such rules and could have far-reaching implications for homeless individuals and cities nationwide. The case that the Supreme Court will be hearing originated in Grants Pass, Oregon. In 2013, the city enacted three ordinances that made it illegal for homeless individuals to sleep on public sidewalks, streets, and parks. Violators could receive civil...

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Workers Rejoice: Supreme Court Takes on Starbucks Case

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Homeless People Sleeping on Public Property