Business

Protest Planned Against Monsanto

Maria Altman — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:52 +0000

Opponents of agribusiness giant Monsanto say they expect as many as 500 people to gather at the company’s Creve Coeur headquarters Saturday for a protest.

The 1 p.m. rally is part of a larger March Against Monsanto taking place in several U.S. and foreign cities.

Daniel Romano with Safe Food Action St. Louis says he thinks people are ready to vent their frustration over Monsanto’s practices and power.

Mo. Supreme Court Hears MSD Storm Water Case

Bill Raack and Marshall Griffin — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:48:27 +0000

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday for and against the constitutionality of a Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District storm water fee.

Downtown St. Louis Macy's Store Closing, Cites Insufficient Customer Activity

Kelsey Proud — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:43 +0000

Department store giant Macy's has announced that it's closing its downtown St. Louis location.

94 people work at the approximately 189,000 square-foot facility at 601 Olive St.

The reason? Insufficient customer activity, Macy's says.

'STL Can't Survive on $7.35' Campaign Continues With Rally At Jimmy John's

Erin Williams — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:38:38 +0000

Fast food workers and community supporters passed out flyers at Jimmy John’s in Soulard today in the continuing fight for better wages and the right to unionize as part of the STL Can’t Survive on 7.35 campaign.

The flyers were passed out in the parking lot of the restaurant around Noon and called for better managerial treatment and higher wages.

'STL Can't Survive On 7.35' Campaign Continues Rally For Change

Erin Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:07:23 +0000

Fast food workers and supporters donned ponchos and held signs today as they rallied for change in the Central West End as part of the STL Can’t Survive on $7.35 campaign.

Protesters marched between Arby’s, McDonald’s, and Domino’s Pizza as they seek a pay increase for employees to $15 an hour and the right to unionize without backlash.