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The pact will increase hourly wages for the lowest-paid workers to $40 from less than $28, as demanded, according to Kurt Petersen, co-president of Unite Here Local 11.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The commissioners demanded more transparency from developers about their operations and required them to comply with the county’s new development regulations before they would vote.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

That contingency plan would involve hiring replacement workers who would have to undergo the same detailed accreditation procedures demanded by FIFA, plus job training.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The ITF's Turkey representative, Selahattin Polat, has demanded the crew be disembarked "as soon as possible", on safety grounds.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

On Picnic weekend, Sandy June’s business picked up as soon as the neon kicked on, and my lunch-bussing demanded more hustle.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith