Top News April 11:

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UPS Re-Hires 250 Drivers, Fired for Walk-Out Work Stoppage

After refusing to back down from its decision to terminate 250 drivers, UPS on Wednesday agreed to give them back their jobs. The Atlanta-based company faced criticism for its stance, but then reached an agreement with the union to re-hire the drivers who work from a depot in Maspeth, Queens.

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WHAT'S NEWS THIS WEEK   1. Mom's Take on Walmart...And Win! Under pressure from mothers working in their stores and women’s groups, Walmart recently altered its policy around accommodating pregnant women   2. Walmart's Next Goal: Organic Foods. In a move to directly compete with Whole Foods, Walmart, the nation's largest seller of groceries, aims to drive organic food prices down. Read more.

3. ShopRite SRS, Mannix Agreements Reached The new contracts will be reviewed and voted on 4/22 and 4/23

4. 7 Reasons to Raise the Minimum Wage Robert Reich explains how $10.10 is a nice start, but we're far from a fair wage.

5. Fairway Debuts New Soap Line

6. Stop & Shop Treats Hospitalized Kids to Easter Lunch

7. To Stay Ahead of Minimum Wage, Restaurants are Raising Working Standards While restaurant operators across the country are grappling with higher local minimum wage rates or bracing themselves for a possible boost in the federal minimum wage, some restaurateurs have voluntarily lifted employee wages.

8. Make Easter & Passover Union, American-Made! Checkout some union made products that might surprise you

9. Next Up on Fighting for Fair Wages & Benefits: NFL Cheerleaders NFL Cheerleaders aren't paid minimum wage and sometimes are paid in cash.  Read the alarming report.

10. In Wake of Protests, Walmart Workers Find More Hours in Reach

Victories for Walmart Associates fighting for change this week.