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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Facing Rising Caseloads and Stagnant Pay, Hundreds of NYC Legal Workers Strike

"We're striking along with all these other shops and together trying to improve the landscape for legal representation in New York City," Ryan Acquaotta, a campaign coordinator and shop steward at Urban Justice Center, said. "When everybody's doing it together, it's a lot harder to break the strike."
Social justice
EU data protection
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

California Privacy Agency Adopts Automated Tech, Cyber Rules (1)

New rules by the California Privacy Protection Agency require companies to conduct cybersecurity audits and privacy assessments.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Instacart leads effort to kill minimum pay for grocery delivery workers, threatens legal action if Mayor Adams signs it into law | amNewYork

Instacart opposes a City Council bill for minimum pay to grocery delivery workers, threatening legal action if the bill is enacted.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Made in Italy': is the label just another luxury fashion illusion?

Loro Piana, known for its luxury cashmere products, is under a 12-month court administration following an investigation into alleged worker exploitation tied to illegal workshops.
Fashion & style
fromTruthout
4 days ago

AFL-CIO Report Finds That CEOs Made 285 Times More Than Their Workers Last Year

Executive compensation is disproportionately higher than worker pay, exemplified by a 285-to-1 ratio in 2025.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Legal Aid Society reaches tentative agreement with union ahead of strike deadline, keeping 1,100 attorneys on the job | amNewYork

The tentative agreement between the Legal Aid Society and the attorneys' union comes after negotiations to ensure that 1,100 public interest attorneys will remain employed before a strike deadline.
US politics
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
4 days ago

What to do in case of a Fenway Park strike by Aramark workers

Fenway Park concession workers are advocating for better pay, improved scheduling, and other key demands as they negotiate a new contract.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Labor Department Plans to Gut More Than 60 Workplace Regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor plans to overhaul worker protections under the Trump administration, impacting wage standards and labor regulations.
History
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Volkswagen kept a dark secret in the Amazon. Then a priest made a call.

Volkswagen has acknowledged its past cooperation with Brazil's military dictatorship but has overlooked the atrocities on its cattle ranch in the Amazon.
Coffee
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Downtown Disney Starbucks employees walk out in protest again

Starbucks baristas at Downtown Disney are protesting for better working conditions and management support.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Something Is Still Rotten In the City of Philadelphia

Municipal workers in Philadelphia ended an eight-day strike demanding better wages and working conditions amid significant city budget surpluses.
#unionization
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

EY's London cleaners are picketing its office after over a third were told their jobs could be cut

"Whilst partners at EY take home an average of £723,000 a year ($969,000), the already overworked cleaning workforce who make just £13.85 an hour are being told that over a third of their jobs are at risk," said Henry Chango Lopez, IWGB's general secretary.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Wyoming's mining advocates see profit and peril under Trump

"For generations, the United Mine Workers of America has fought to protect the health and safety of coal miners and all working people," union president Cecil Roberts said in a statement announcing a lawsuit against the cuts in May.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Greg Gutfeld Says Conservatives Need to Learn From the Blacks' When It Comes to Name-Calling

Gutfeld suggested right-wingers reclaim the word Nazi for themselves, saying conservatives can learn from the Black community's way of neutralizing derogatory terms.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders Issues Warning About How AI Is Really Being Used

I happen to believe this is not like the Industrial Revolution. I think this could be a lot more severe.
US politics
#artificial-intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Bernie Sanders: If AI Is Doing Such Amazing Work, Everyone Should Get a Four-Day Workweek

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Bernie Sanders: If AI Is Doing Such Amazing Work, Everyone Should Get a Four-Day Workweek

fromwww.dailynews.com
2 weeks ago

Activists patrol California Home Depots, parks using a volunteer network to warn of immigration raids

Since the store was raided by federal immigration agents in June, he's been on high alert, fearing detainment and deportation.
Los Angeles
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Urban Ore fails to reshire union workers - 48 hills

Urban Ore workers have not been reinstated despite meeting the agreed revenue goals outlined in the strike suspension agreement.
#paid-sick-leave
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Missouri voters guaranteed themselves paid sick leave and inflation bumps to the minimum wage. The governor just repealed them.

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

Missouri voters guaranteed themselves paid sick leave and inflation bumps to the minimum wage. The governor just repealed them.

#immigration
Los Angeles
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

A new day of immigration protests is starting in Los Angeles

Angelenos protest against ICE detentions, urging the release of detainees amidst heavy federal National Guard presence.
Immigrant rights groups organized rallies coinciding with the arraignment of SEIU leader David Huerta.
Los Angeles
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

A new day of immigration protests is starting in Los Angeles

Angelenos protest against ICE detentions, urging the release of detainees amidst heavy federal National Guard presence.
Immigrant rights groups organized rallies coinciding with the arraignment of SEIU leader David Huerta.
#gig-economy
fromQNS
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Rideshare and delivery drivers hold memorial in Queens for colleagues killed on the job - QNS

fromQNS
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Rideshare and delivery drivers hold memorial in Queens for colleagues killed on the job - QNS

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Trash talks head to mediation as strike continues

This strike will last as long as necessary to make certain that Republic Teamsters get what they've rightfully deserve. Our members are fully committed to this effort.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Bay Area trash pickup comes to a halt as workers join nationwide garbage war'

Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien announced that union members plan to flood the streets and shut down garbage collection across multiple states due to demands for better wages and benefits.
California
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Seth Moulton and other elected officials come out to support trash strikers

"You are standing up for working people across America," Moulton told workers while on the picket line Tuesday, according to WBZ. "Republic is repeatedly failing to put a fair deal on the table. If you just look at what Republic is paying compared to other trash collection companies in the area, they're underpaid."
Boston
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery

The number of unaccounted for migrants on the island has doubled in the last four years, reaching 90,000 this January.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Restaurant workers say no tax on tips' undermined by benefits cuts

The House plan lets workers deduct all reported tips from their taxable income, while the Senate version sets limits of $18,500 for individuals or $25,000 for joint filers.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Inside One of the Largest Student Worker Strikes Ever

"I have seen the discrimination that my coworkers face. I have seen that my coworkers are unable to pay their rent at the end of the month, are unable to eat."
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Civil servants stage protest over work-from-home ban

Civil servants are engaging in indefinite industrial action due to unfair office closure policies and rigid attendance requirements.
fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

EXPLAINED: Germany's rules for working during heatwaves

Employers in Germany are legally obligated to protect workers from extreme heat.
fromqns.com
1 month ago

Hochul celebrates expansion of Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport QNS

The expansion of the Healthy Terminals Act enhances healthcare and leave benefits for airport workers.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Google failed to give notice of Mountain View layoffs, union alleges - San Jose Spotlight

The WARN Act was specifically written for cities like Mountain View, cities with single employers that employ a large portion of the local workforce.
Silicon Valley
#france
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: Two Mountain Lions Killed After NorCal Attack on Camp Counselor

An arrest warrant for SF Sheriff's Office Chief of Staff Richard Jue reveals that he changed his story about how his city-issued vehicle was damaged.
San Francisco
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Bernie Sanders says that if AI makes us so productive, we should get a 4-day work week | TechCrunch

Senator Sanders advocates for using AI productivity gains to reduce the workweek to 32 hours, benefiting workers' personal lives.
Sanders calls for a shift in how technology profits are shared, emphasizing benefits for workers over shareholders.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French champagne makers face human trafficking trial

Three employers in the French champagne sector face trial for human trafficking and exploitation of migrant seasonal workers under appalling living conditions.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of union workers strike at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Healthcare workers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital are on indefinite strike over pay cuts and job security concerns related to the transition to UC employment.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Domestic workers in Miami-Dade rally for more rights

Domestic workers rally for better wages, protections, and respect on International Domestic Workers' Day.
Social media marketing
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Media Hype, Mass Migration, and the Making of an Online Movement | HackerNoon

The r/antiwork subreddit experienced a surge in subscribers during the Great Resignation, but activity declined significantly after January 2022.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Civil disobedience is as important today as ever

Civil disobedience remains a fundamental tool against injustice, as relevant now as in the past.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

California Shouldn't Spend Taxpayer Dollars on Forced Labor. AB 381 Fixes That - San Francisco Bay Times

California's current procurement system is turning a blind eye to labor trafficking and forced labor, risking taxpayer dollars going towards abusive labor practices.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

45,000 Southern California grocery workers authorize strike against Albertsons, Kroger

Over 45,000 grocery workers voted to authorize a strike against Albertsons and Kroger due to ongoing labor disputes.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The Georgia electric school bus factory shows the far-reaching consequences of Trump's federal funding cuts

Trump's policy changes threaten successful worker improvements at Blue Bird Corp.
Startup companies
fromKqed
1 month ago

Veteran Journalist Explores Impact of Private Equity on US Society

Megan Greenwell's book exposes how private equity harms the American economy and ordinary citizens.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Duffy's Latest Hits: Another Attack on Making Infrastructure More Equitable - Streetsblog USA

Sean Duffy's changes to bridge funding requirements undermine equity considerations and protections for marginalized communities, according to critics.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

At a troubled fashion company, workers found community. Then ICE came

Saraí Ortiz reflected on the stark reality of her father's arrest, noting, 'You know this is a possibility all your life, but then when it happens, it plays out differently than what you think.'
Black Lives Matter
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

SF Rallies for David Huerta, California Union Leader Arrested in LA Immigration Raid | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

SF Rallies for David Huerta, California Union Leader Arrested in LA Immigration Raid | KQED

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules thwarted by low turnout

Opposition parties criticized the government for dampening interest in critical issues related to immigration and labor, a move seen as a strategic boycott of the referendum.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Low turnout scuttles Italy referendum on citizenship

The recent Italian referendum aimed at facilitating citizenship for certain immigrants and enhancing labor rights was rendered void due to insufficient voter turnout.
Europe politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

As 'emergency' rally planned in Boston, local leaders respond to Trump's actions in LA

The right to freedom of speech and due process of the law must be protected above all else, and the response by the Trump administration is tantamount to a declaration of war against the American people. Make no mistake—we will be peaceful, but we will not be quiet.
Black Lives Matter
from48 hills
1 month ago

Brutality of Lurie budget comes into focus as labor, community vow to fight back - 48 hills

The Lurie budget puts lots of money in to hiring more cops, presumably to fight crime—but wage theft is also a crime, and this bit of law enforcement is going to go away.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Tax-Free Overtime Proposal Misses the Obvious: Employers Should Pay More

If we remember this simple point, it is obvious how we can do better for workers than Trump's tax-free overtime. Rather than having taxpayers subsidize employers who make their workers put in long hours, we can simply increase the wage premium for overtime.
NYC politics
NYC LGBT
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

New York declares June Worker Safety Month, launches new protections | Fingerlakes1.com

New York establishes June as Worker Safety Month, with laws enhancing protections for retail, fashion, and warehouse workers.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

After Elon Musk's Federal Chainsaw, What Comes Next for Labor?

Elon Musk's actions have caused political and financial ramifications, affecting federal workers and programs.
#farmworkers
fromKqed
1 month ago
Social justice

Farmworkers in Sonoma County Win Settlement After Alleged Retaliation | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Social justice

Farmworkers in Sonoma County Win Settlement After Alleged Retaliation | KQED

Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

ZeniMax QA workers win tentative union contract with Microsoft

ZeniMax Workers United-CWA reached a tentative union contract with Microsoft, securing wage increases and protections for quality assurance employees.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
Black Lives Matter
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Smokey Robinson Countersues Former Employees for Defamation

Smokey Robinson faces serious allegations from former employees, who accuse him of rape and seek $50 million in damages despite filing anonymously.
#sag-aftra
Media industry
fromPR Daily
2 months ago

How SAG-AFTRA spurred change through its labor strike PR campaign - PR Daily

SAG-AFTRA strategically prepared for a potential strike with a detailed PR plan to gain public support and emphasize labor rights.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Chemical Plants Near Black Neighborhoods Pollute While Hiring Few Black Workers

Systemic inequality exists in employment within the petrochemical industry, with marginalized workers facing challenges despite living near toxic facilities.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump's budget bill touts 'no tax on overtime.' But he just made it harder for millions to earn overtime in the first place

The Trump administration's tax cuts exempting overtime and tips have received praise but have simultaneously made it harder for many workers to actually earn those overtime wages.
Non-profit organizations
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.dk
2 months ago

Inside Denmark: The highest retirement age in Europe

Denmark's retirement age will rise to 70 by 2040, the highest in Europe, despite concerns from labor unions about physical job demands.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How Young Workers Are Creating a New Opportunity for Unions | Entrepreneur

For unions, this represents a once-in-a-generation brand opportunity: to reintroduce themselves to the rising workforce not as relics of a bygone era, but as modern advocates who are shaping the future of work.
Marketing tech
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Politico's Newsroom Is Starting a Legal Battle With Management Over AI

Politico union members are preparing for arbitration over alleged AI contract violations, impacting newsroom AI deployment.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Darth Vader's AI "Fortnite" Appearance Sparks Legal Complaint

Fortnite's signatory company, Llama Productions, chose to replace the work of human performers with A.I. technology, without bargaining with us over appropriate terms.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These New Orleans nurses are striking for a union contract-and Trump is making things worse

"We will picket, shout, bargain, petition, and strike again, and again, and again until the nurses win the first contract!" - Terry Mogilles
Black Lives Matter
Video games
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Labor dispute erupts over AI-voiced Darth Vader in Fortnite

AI voice synthesis poses a threat to the jobs of traditional voice actors, particularly in iconic roles like Darth Vader.
#pope-leo-xiv
NYC politics
fromqns.com
2 months ago

Airport workers at JFK and LaGuardia win expanded benefits under state budget QNS

The New York state budget expands benefits for airport workers, including paid vacation and health insurance improvements.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

CDC reinstates fired health workers for coal miners under court order

Federal judge reinstates nearly 200 coal miner health screening workers, emphasizing the importance of the black lung program.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was secretary of labor. Trump's bizarre tariff scheme won't revive American jobs | Robert Reich

US and China cut tariffs on imports for 90 days to boost manufacturing sectors.
Concerns arise over the safety and health risks of revitalizing traditional manufacturing and coal jobs.
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