strike
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JBS has said the plant had enough workers to run a partial shift during the strike.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The JBS workers have been on strike at a time when beef prices are at records, and meat companies are losing billions of dollars annually producing rib-eye steaks and ground beef.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Separately, the Writers Guild of America West’s staff union has been on strike since mid-February.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
President Trump spoke about Soleimani during his national address on Wednesday, referencing the strike he ordered on the commander.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
A lightning strike could easily destroy the robot, and her Survival Instincts flared.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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