Portal:Current events/2015 February 1

Business and economy
  • The United Steelworkers union strikes against Royal Dutch Shell Plc at nine U.S. oil and chemical plants. Up until recently oil prices had undergone steep drops since June, but the union's action as part of the supply chain caused the market price to soar more than eight percent. (Reuters)
  • Quintana Roo switches to the Southeastern Time Zone, which has the same effect as observing Eastern Standard Time year-round, to boost tourism. (UPI)

Law and crime

Politics and elections

Sports