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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giants

    The NLRB has accused Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Amazon, and SpaceX of harassing and intimidating workers. The companies are challenging the power of the board to protect workers’ jobs.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 30, 2024 • 1 min read

    The NLRB has accused Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Amazon, and SpaceX of harassing and intimidating workers. The companies are challenging the power of the board to protect workers’ jobs.

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    The full episode

    3 of 5
    Trader Joe’s: Fun romp through global cuisine comes at a price
    1. 0:00Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bending
    2. 8:34Is Trader Joe’s stealing food ideas from small producers?
    3. 17:28Supreme Court weighs power clash between workers and corporate giantsYou’re reading this
    4. 25:29Encore: ‘The Sympathizer’ offers fresh look at Vietnam War
    5. 39:59Was last night Lebron James’ final game as a Laker?
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