Portland Burgerville Workers Approve Federally Recognized Union

– The Oregonian

America has its first “fast food union.” Workers at a small regional chain in Oregon voted to unionize on Monday.

In Public Comments, Employers Take Aim At NLRB’s ‘Ambush’ Election Rule

– HR Dive

Comments are in for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s Request for Information (RFI) regarding the “quickie” or “ambush” election rule – and many employer groups, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), have asked the NLRB to consider repealing it entirely, according to submitted comments. The comment period for this early rulemaking stage ended April 18.

Amazon Starts Delivering Goods To The Trunk Of Your GM Or Volvo

– Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. has partnered with General Motors Co. and Volvo Cars to deliver packages to car trunks in 37 U.S. cities, as the e-commerce giant seeks new delivery methods for customers who may be wary of leaving packages outside or allowing couriers into their homes.

You May Not Have To Sign Credit Card Receipts Ever Again

– New York Post

American Express, Mastercard, and Discover are doing away with signatures for every merchant in North America, and American Express is killing signatures worldwide.