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Southern California school board rescinds parent transgender notification, flag ban policies

The Temecula school board rescinded two controversial policies after being ruled to have violated labor practices by the state agency.
#union-strike

Starbucks is on the cusp of a major barista strike

Starbucks' largest union has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike due to unresolved labor disputes and inadequate pay negotiations.

Fred Meyer workers in Portland region announce week-long strike

Fred Meyer workers are striking for a week over accusations of unfair labor practices.

Starbucks is on the cusp of a major barista strike

Starbucks' largest union has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike due to unresolved labor disputes and inadequate pay negotiations.

Fred Meyer workers in Portland region announce week-long strike

Fred Meyer workers are striking for a week over accusations of unfair labor practices.
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#worker-safety

Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk's Get-Out-the-Vote Effort

The article reveals troubling working conditions and safety concerns for door knockers employed by America PAC, reflecting systemic issues in political canvassing.

Amazon facing strike threats as Senate report details hidden widespread injuries

Amazon's warehouses face scrutiny for unsafe conditions amid potential strikes, raising concerns about worker safety over profit.
Senator Sanders' investigation highlights discrepancies in injury data and management's disregard for worker safety.

Workers Say They Were Tricked and Threatened as Part of Elon Musk's Get-Out-the-Vote Effort

The article reveals troubling working conditions and safety concerns for door knockers employed by America PAC, reflecting systemic issues in political canvassing.

Amazon facing strike threats as Senate report details hidden widespread injuries

Amazon's warehouses face scrutiny for unsafe conditions amid potential strikes, raising concerns about worker safety over profit.
Senator Sanders' investigation highlights discrepancies in injury data and management's disregard for worker safety.
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27 Things You Should Never Tip On

Tipping culture in the US is criticized for enabling labor exploitation and shifting the burden of fair compensation onto customers.
#tesla

Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany

Tesla's home visits to sick workers aim to address attendance but raise concerns about workplace culture and employee stress.

The Tesla Workers Dealing With Autopilot Data Are Treated So Strangely You Won't Believe It

Tesla data annotators face unusual workplace monitoring while reviewing video footage, impacting their work conditions and job security.

Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany

Tesla's home visits to sick workers aim to address attendance but raise concerns about workplace culture and employee stress.

The Tesla Workers Dealing With Autopilot Data Are Treated So Strangely You Won't Believe It

Tesla data annotators face unusual workplace monitoring while reviewing video footage, impacting their work conditions and job security.
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#shein

Shein says it found two cases of child labor in its supply chain last year

Shein discovered two cases of child labor in 2023, prompting stricter enforcement of contracts and audits of their supply chain.

Who is Donald Tang, the public face of Shein, who employees know better than their own company's CEO?

Donald Tang has taken over as Shein's public face amid scrutiny of the company's labor practices.

Shein says it found two cases of child labor in its supply chain last year

Shein discovered two cases of child labor in 2023, prompting stricter enforcement of contracts and audits of their supply chain.

Who is Donald Tang, the public face of Shein, who employees know better than their own company's CEO?

Donald Tang has taken over as Shein's public face amid scrutiny of the company's labor practices.
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5 Takeaways From The Times's Investigation Into Shen Yun

Shen Yun's success masks serious issues, including the exploitation and emotional distress of its young performers.
Performers exhibit extreme dedication to Falun Gong, often at the cost of their well-being.

US chip factory workers call for fair share' of benefits amid industry boom

Workers in the semiconductor industry are pushing for better working conditions and pay while companies vie for federal funds.

Labor regulators seek to force Starbucks to reopen six L.A. stores

The National Labor Relations Board accuses Starbucks of closing stores to suppress union organizing.
The NLRB is calling for the reopening of the closed stores and compensation for affected employees.

The Silver Bullet For Ending Food Waste On The Farm

Technology is being utilized to reduce food waste on farms, but cultural shifts and addressing labor abuses are crucial in solving the issue.

The World's Biggest Pension Fund Is Taking a Hard Look at Labor Practices

CalPERS seeks to hold private equity firms accountable for labor practices through new investment requirements.
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