Monica Nickelsburg
@mnickelsburg.bsky.social
labor & economy reporter at KUOW, Seattle's NPR station | tips: [email protected]
When a struggling retailer and union drive collide... www.kuow.org/stories/the-...
The steep climb to unionize REI
The successful union drives at REI, Starbucks, and other companies that were historically seen as too difficult to unionize have revived a rusting labor movement. But whether that momentum is sustaina...
www.kuow.org
February 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When a struggling retailer and union drive collide... www.kuow.org/stories/the-...
Our latest episode of Booming is about small businesses trying to avoid being tariffed out of business www.kuow.org/stories/as-c...
As countries lob tariffs, this small Seattle business hunkers down
New U.S. tariffs on China come on top of existing tariffs that have plagued clothing company KAVU for years. Now, its owner fears higher prices could push customers away.
www.kuow.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Our latest episode of Booming is about small businesses trying to avoid being tariffed out of business www.kuow.org/stories/as-c...
Reposted by Monica Nickelsburg
The clock is ticking for Issaquah-based Costco and the Teamsters Union to reach an agreement over a new contract for about 18,000 workers across the country. The current contract expires Friday, Jan. 31.
The clock is ticking for Costco and Teamsters to unite on a new contract
The clock is ticking for Issaquah-based Costco and the Teamsters Union to reach an agreement over a new contract for about 18,000 workers across the country.
www.kuow.org
January 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The clock is ticking for Issaquah-based Costco and the Teamsters Union to reach an agreement over a new contract for about 18,000 workers across the country. The current contract expires Friday, Jan. 31.
Reposted by Monica Nickelsburg
Over on the other site Elon Musk said that DOGE stopped $50M of condoms from being delivered to Gaza which Trump the repeated several times but it turns out that was the number for all contraceptive support from USAID everywhere on Earth, of which none went to Palestinians.
January 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Over on the other site Elon Musk said that DOGE stopped $50M of condoms from being delivered to Gaza which Trump the repeated several times but it turns out that was the number for all contraceptive support from USAID everywhere on Earth, of which none went to Palestinians.
Reposted by Monica Nickelsburg
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Podcast Producer 3 to assist in managing the editorial process. Produce and sound design podcast episodes including audio mixes and selection and commissioning of music and other sound elements.
More info: www.kuow.org/careers/PODC...
More info: www.kuow.org/careers/PODC...
January 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Podcast Producer 3 to assist in managing the editorial process. Produce and sound design podcast episodes including audio mixes and selection and commissioning of music and other sound elements.
More info: www.kuow.org/careers/PODC...
More info: www.kuow.org/careers/PODC...
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“To me, the seed library is part of food security. It’s like having money in the bank, but it’s seeds in the library,” said Farm manager Perry Acworth, who organized a Little Free Seed Library during the pandemic.
Seattle’s Little Free Libraries Offer a Catalog of Collections and Connections
The Little Free Library book idea has spread to other community-sharing opportunities in Seattle, like a bakeries, seeds, and more.
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January 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“To me, the seed library is part of food security. It’s like having money in the bank, but it’s seeds in the library,” said Farm manager Perry Acworth, who organized a Little Free Seed Library during the pandemic.
found out today my dad's house didn't make it (he's safe and in good spirits). in the group chat of friends from home more than half have lost a house to fire. they're so much more destructive than they used to be.
Officials estimate that more than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton fires.
More than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed in Palisades and Eaton fires, officials estimate
Firefighters continue to fight the Palisades fire, which has burned more than 17,200 acres, and the Eaton fire, which has charred at least 10,600 acres in the Pasadena and Altadena areas.
www.latimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
found out today my dad's house didn't make it (he's safe and in good spirits). in the group chat of friends from home more than half have lost a house to fire. they're so much more destructive than they used to be.
highly recommend giving this audio documentary a listen
Over three decades, Housing First grew from a fringe practice in cities like Seattle to the U.S. government’s guiding philosophy for responding to homelessness — one that focuses on moving people directly off the streets into their own apartments as quickly as possible.
Homelessness continues to get worse. Should Seattle, and the U.S., still embrace 'Housing First'?
Housing First grew from a fringe practice in cities like Seattle to the U.S.'s guiding philosophy for homelessness response. As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, all that could change.
www.kuow.org
January 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
highly recommend giving this audio documentary a listen
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REI is shutting down its classes, tours, and events business, collectively known as Experiences. The outdoor retailer announced the end of Experiences on Wednesday, laying off hundreds of employees in the division.
REI cuts jobs and adventure activity program, citing financial straits
REI is shutting down its classes, tours, and events business, collectively known as Experiences. The outdoor retailer announced the end of Experiences on Wednesday, laying off hundreds of employees in...
www.kuow.org
January 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
REI is shutting down its classes, tours, and events business, collectively known as Experiences. The outdoor retailer announced the end of Experiences on Wednesday, laying off hundreds of employees in the division.
So far this year is echoing 2018 in a really unsettling way. Orca mama J35 is on another grief tour. Raging wildfire threatening friends and families' homes. You hate to see it.
January 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So far this year is echoing 2018 in a really unsettling way. Orca mama J35 is on another grief tour. Raging wildfire threatening friends and families' homes. You hate to see it.
Amazon's pandemic-era hybrid work model ended today. I talked to about a dozen employees about how the new policy affects them, and an expert on what the move means for the future of office work.
Amazon has been asking employees to move to “hub cities” so that they can start coming into the office every day under a so-called "return to office" policy that takes effect January 2nd.
Culture-building or cost-cutting? Amazon's return-to-office order raises questions, fears
www.kuow.org
January 3, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Amazon's pandemic-era hybrid work model ended today. I talked to about a dozen employees about how the new policy affects them, and an expert on what the move means for the future of office work.
return to hard pants www.kuow.org/stories/retu...
Return to office and real clothes came just in time for this Seattle startup
Armoire founder Ambika Singh is standing in a sprawling new SoDo warehouse. Aisles of sequined dresses, holiday sweaters, and workwear stretch out in every direction. Her business is booming, but she’...
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December 24, 2024 at 5:50 PM
return to hard pants www.kuow.org/stories/retu...
Almost everyone I talked to at the Sears closeout sale said the same thing. "It's the end of an era." www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
Washington state's last Sears closes up shop
The last Sears in Washington will permanently close its doors this weekend.
www.kuow.org
December 13, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Almost everyone I talked to at the Sears closeout sale said the same thing. "It's the end of an era." www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
On this week's episode of Booming I learned there's a pizza box in the sky watching us all as we shop. Thanks for the informative and creepy reporting @joshuamcnichols.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0K7z...
How stores are spying on you
Booming · Episode
open.spotify.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:19 AM
On this week's episode of Booming I learned there's a pizza box in the sky watching us all as we shop. Thanks for the informative and creepy reporting @joshuamcnichols.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0K7z...
SAM workers hit the picket line today to demand higher wages and an official union shop www.kuow.org/stories/seat...
Seattle Art Museum guards strike for better pay and benefits
Unionized security guards at Seattle Art Museum are striking this week after failing to secure a contract.
www.kuow.org
December 5, 2024 at 2:42 AM
SAM workers hit the picket line today to demand higher wages and an official union shop www.kuow.org/stories/seat...