At hundreds of unionized U.S. cafes, Starbucks might be subject to "just cause" bids.

Reuters: NEW YORK In October, Starbucks wants to begin contract negotiations with workers at hundreds of unionized U.S. stores, the coffee brand announced on Monday.

When it happens, those employees are likely to want a crucial form of job protection: the right to be dismissed only for ...

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN S. KOREA STAGE PROTESTS AGAINST COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Highlights –

• Small business owners in S. Korea stage protests against COVID-19 restrictions.
• Several coffee shops, bars, and internet cafes joined the growing list of small business owner protests.
• The complaints have grown ever sinc...

SEOUL GIVES STANDING INSTRUCTIONS TO CLOSE THEATERS, INTERNET CAFES, AMUSEMENT PARKS AFTER 9 PM

• The Seoul city government said Friday that stores, theaters and multiple other facilities must shut down after 9 p.m. for two weeks to help restrain spread of the coronavirus.
• Acting Seoul Mayor Seo Jeong-hyup made one aware of the new restriction during a virtual press briefin...

SEOUL IN CONCLUDING PHASE OF VACCINE DEAL NEGOTIATIONS

• The Korean government said Tuesday it is in the final stage of negotiations to buy COVID-19 vaccines, including the ones being manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna.
• There are nearly about 10 vaccine candidates in Phase 3 trials.

Excluding those vaccine candidate...

STREET- SIDE CAFÉS MAKEOVER TO NEW BUSINESS PASTURES IN S KOREAN HEARTLAND

• The government had warned South Koreans in the past many years not to open more fried chicken shops or cafes as the small hospitality sector is overwhelmed.
• Small business profit margins were on its way out before the coronavirus outbreak.

You Young-sik has tr...