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New York Islanders
fromEngadget
15 hours ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump labor board orders Amazon to bargain with Teamsters

Amazon must recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union at its Staten Island warehouse after a prolonged legal battle.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
15 hours ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Trump labor board orders Amazon to bargain with Teamsters

Amazon must recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union at its Staten Island warehouse after a prolonged legal battle.
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says

Full maternity pay for teachers in the UK should be increased to 26 weeks to address the high turnover of women in their 30s.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
22 hours ago

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
17 hours ago

Meet the Immigrant Workers Who Launched the First Major Meatpacking Strike in Decades

Workers at the Greeley beef-processing plant launched a historic strike after years of exploitation and fear stemming from past ICE raids.
#vermont
Remote teams
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
2 days ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Remote teams
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
2 days ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

It's not just the pay gap. This disparity also holds working women back

Women face a hidden time gap due to unpaid labor at home, impacting their career advancement opportunities.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

Swedish union leaders warn 'haphazard' citizenship reforms could harm international reputation

Support for transitional rules in Sweden's citizenship overhaul is crucial to maintain trust and attract skilled workers.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The government has withdrawn an offer of creating 1,000 more doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) refused to call off a six-day strike next week. The extra posts were part of a wider package of measures put forward by ministers earlier this year to resolve the long-running dispute with resident doctors.
UK politics
Coffee
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Starbucks staff will now get paid weekly and some will get new bonuses

Starbucks is switching to weekly paychecks and introducing a performance-based bonus program for baristas at top stores.
#portland-community-college
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
World politics
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

List of Countries Turning to Four-Day Weeks as Oil Crisis Bites

Countries are implementing measures like four-day work weeks to reduce fuel consumption amid rising energy prices due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 days ago

Swedish government wants to renegotiate pay transparency directive

It has become increasingly clear how great the challenges are in implementing the directive in a national context, both for us in Sweden and in other EU countries. Therefore, a relaunch at EU level is needed and we are now taking the initiative to do so.
EU data protection
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Good Morning, News: PCC Strike Ends, TSA Workers Finally Get Paid, and a Hospital Forced a Woman to Appear in Virtual Court While in Labor

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community enrichment and cultural coverage.
#minimum-wage
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
4 days ago

A Shady Nonprofit Pushes Back On Pennsylvania's Proposed Minimum Wage Hike

The Employment Policies Institute opposes Pennsylvania's minimum wage increase, claiming it will lead to job losses and inflation.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
4 days ago

A Shady Nonprofit Pushes Back On Pennsylvania's Proposed Minimum Wage Hike

The Employment Policies Institute opposes Pennsylvania's minimum wage increase, claiming it will lead to job losses and inflation.
Canada news
fromYahoo Finance
4 days ago

B.C. union calls for full-time remote work due to spiking gas prices

The BC General Employees' Union requests full-time remote work for employees due to high fuel prices.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Union workers, Council members urge Mamdani to fully fund city's labor watchdog agency as budget deficit fears grow | amNewYork

Union workers rallied for full funding of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts by Mayor Mamdani.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
5 days ago

DXC Australia staff to strike over long-running pay dispute

DXC employees in Australia will strike due to stalled pay negotiations amid rising living costs.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Women aren't opting out of work. Workplaces are pushing them out

Caregiving strain is the cognitive, emotional, and logistical burden of coordinating care for children, parents, or other dependents, and it was found to be the most powerful predictor of workforce exit.
Women
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Residential building service workers to hold strike vote on April 15

A strike vote by 32BJ SEIU members is scheduled for April 15 amid contract negotiations with the Realty Advisory Board.
#generative-ai
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

San Jose workers want safeguards from AI - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's largest union demands safeguards for workers regarding the deployment of generative AI tools amid ongoing contract negotiations.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

What will the robot jobs apocalypse look like? Ask Amazon warehouse workers

Generative AI and automation are significantly transforming job landscapes, particularly in Amazon warehouses, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of jobs with robots.
#employment-rights-act-2025
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
#labor-department
Remote teams
fromVTDigger
2 days ago

Vermont labor board says state must end return-to-office requirement for employees - VTDigger

Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
Careers
fromBig Think
1 day ago

Why don't Walmart workers walk away from low pay? Monopsony.

Walmart workers find it difficult to leave their jobs despite low wages, challenging the belief that low-paying jobs are easy to replace.
#nhs
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

Keir Starmer's threat to cut 1,000 NHS jobs has escalated the dispute with resident doctors, jeopardizing a potential deal.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

Keir Starmer threatens to withdraw NHS training posts offer if doctors proceed with a six-day strike after Easter.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

Keir Starmer's threat to cut 1,000 NHS jobs has escalated the dispute with resident doctors, jeopardizing a potential deal.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

Keir Starmer threatens to withdraw NHS training posts offer if doctors proceed with a six-day strike after Easter.
#ai
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Grubhub 'Outsourced' Delivery Work To Skirt Minimum Wage

"We've partnered with Relay Delivery, a third-party delivery as a service company, in New York City to outsource some of our fulfillment responsibilities to them. This partnership arises primarily to stem elevated driver pay costs in NYC, which have more than doubled since the new driver pay law was introduced."
NYC startup
US Elections
fromFortune
4 days ago

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share' | Fortune

Most voters support a billionaire tax, with 52% of California voters favoring a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.
#labor-rights
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago
NYC politics

Unions, NYC council members to rally for DCWP funding

Labor unions and advocates rally to demand full funding for the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
World news

The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited

A Pop Mart supplier employed 16- and 17-year-olds without required labor protections, adequate health and safety training, or effective grievance mechanisms.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Unions, NYC council members to rally for DCWP funding

Labor unions and advocates rally to demand full funding for the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

EU offers UK emergency brake' on youth mobility scheme numbers

A youth experience scheme between the UK and EU is being negotiated, with differing views on participant caps and migration implications.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How to Find Affordable Election Services for Unions

Union elections require careful selection of service providers to ensure reliability, security, and member participation while managing budgets and compliance.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Minimum wage increase comes into force what it means for 2.7m workers

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage

Nearly 400 employers must repay £7.3 million to 60,000 workers for minimum wage violations, while official minimum wage rates increase significantly in April 2026 across all age groups in the UK.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Good Work and Economic Democracy

Within the workplace, the content and conditions of work are largely controlled by employers who often have an interest in degrading the quality of work, both to increase productivity and to increase their control over employees in the workplace. Outside the workplace, employers have both an incentive and the power to undermine measures that would improve the quality of work through the political process.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens

Zack Polanski has kicked off a charm offensive designed to convince trade unions to stop funding Labour and throw their weight behind the Green party, as he delivered the first in a series of speeches to union conferences.
Education
Film
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Fair Pay Feels Good In A Place Like This | Defector

Nitehawk theater workers organized a union to improve conditions at an independent Brooklyn cinema that combines movie-watching with full-service dining, joining a broader wave of service industry unionization.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Unite fined 265k over bin strike protests

Unite union fined £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction during Birmingham's bin strike, with additional £170,000 interim payment ordered for council legal costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
#gig-economy
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

15% of Americans say they'd be willing to work for an AI boss | TechCrunch

15% of Americans would consider having an AI as their direct supervisor, reflecting a growing acceptance of AI in management roles.
Remote teams
fromAbc
5 days ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules

The government will change how police in England and Wales record non-crime hate incidents to focus on relevant policing matters.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studies

MIT economists propose 'pro-worker artificial intelligence' where humans collaborate with AI to enhance existing jobs, create new opportunities, and enable workers to thrive rather than face displacement.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

How to Recruit UK Talent without a Local Entity

Hiring international employees in the UK is possible without a local entity through various strategies like independent contracting or using an Employer of Record.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

One company's 'AI salary bump' is designed to end vague productivity mandates for good | Fortune

Omnisend incentivizes AI usage with salary increases for employees demonstrating effective AI integration in their workflows.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package

The Prime Minister has given the BMA 48 hours to cancel a doctor strike or lose 1,000 training places.
Women
fromHuffPost UK
3 weeks ago

Campaigners Are Worried About A 'Silent Re:Flex' That's Happening At Work

Flexible work arrangements gained during the pandemic are being reversed, with 35% of working mothers reporting increased office attendance expectations, threatening workplace participation for caregivers and people with disabilities.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Fair Labor

Decent work—encompassing safety, fair hours, adequate pay, healthcare access, and alignment with personal values—is essential for mental and physical health, while its absence creates chronic stress and undermines overall well-being.
Careers
fromFortune
5 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is Labour so unpopular? Just look at the dithering over kids' screen time | Zoe Williams

Government's handling of children's screen time and social media is a significant issue affecting political popularity.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More exploitation, fewer rights': Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws

Argentina's senate prepares to approve labour law reforms that weaken unions, extend working hours to 12, cut severance pay, and allow direct employer-employee negotiations, despite concerns about rising informal employment and job losses.
Education
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

U.S. workers are carving a path to a new American Dream

American workers are proactively adapting to AI's workforce impacts in real time, demonstrating cultural resilience and pragmatic reimagining of career paths despite accelerating technological change.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Number of workers on zero-hour contracts reaches record high before Labour crackdown

A record 1.23 million UK workers are on zero-hours contracts, with numbers rising 91,000 in the past year, predominantly affecting young workers aged 16-24, prompting Labour's Employment Rights Bill reforms taking effect in 2027.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Can A.I. Be Pro-Worker?

Economists advocate shifting AI policy focus from job displacement prevention to job enhancement and worker prosperity through deliberate policy choices rather than accepting technological inevitability.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Ask For Flexible Work, Even If Your Company Enforces An RTO

Employees should reframe flexible work requests as strategic business discussions rather than personal favors, emphasizing productivity gains and cost savings for employers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why the fightback against Reform must involve the middle-aged, fed-up workers of Britain | Gaby Hinsliff

Middle-aged workers face significant barriers to employment, with 2.15 million aged 50-64 on out-of-work benefits, driven by health issues, caregiving responsibilities, and age discrimination.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Can the Fight Against AI Revitalize the US Labor Movement? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Recent developments suggest that the labor movement is starting to take a more active and adversarial approach toward AI in the workplace, This was hardly an isolated incident amid the breakneck integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace. Ominous signs abound, from the news editor at a nonprofit news site who used AI to edit stories and then fired a reporter for raising objections, to Salesforce's cutting 4,000 customer support jobs and shifting to AI agents.
Tech industry
Canada news
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

Union president says 'a strike vote on remote work' could be coming

Federal government requires public servants back in office four days weekly, provoking union outrage and potential strike votes amid simultaneous job-cut announcements.
UK news
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Who pays for flexible working?

Mandating flexible working shifts hidden costs and unintended consequences onto businesses and employees, transferring burdens rather than resolving trade-offs.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Affordability Crisis Is Real. Only Worker Organizing Can Offer Solutions.

A friend recently told me a story that made this reality impossible to ignore. Her elderly parents live near an elementary school not far from the nation's capital. For several years, they had been quietly raising money to provide groceries and basic supplies for families whose children were going hungry. When Republicans suspended SNAP benefits, the need surged overnight. What had been a steady act of care suddenly became an emergency response.
US politics
#employment-rights-act
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