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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Saturday Links: Tesla Driver Rescued After Car Hangs Over 200-Foot Cliff at Devil's Slide

A Tesla driver suffered minor injuries Thursday after a crash that resulted in the vehicle dangling over a 200-foot cliff at Devil's Slide in San Mateo County.
East Bay real estate
#labor-rights
Women in technology
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

Unionization may offer extra benefits (but also extra work) for women journalists, according to a new study

Journalists, particularly women, are increasingly unionizing to address industry challenges and reshape professional identities.
Left-wing politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

As Trump makes legal labor action more difficult with labor board cuts, some workers are considering other options

Union efforts at Trader Joe's face delays due to NLRB paralysis, impacting worker representation efforts under a progressive company.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

USC is fighting a union-and using a legal argument copied from SpaceX and Amazon

USC's efforts to block faculty unionization cite unconstitutionality of the NLRB, reflecting broader corporate anti-union sentiment.
NYC startup
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Warehouse Workers Who Ship NYC's Luxury Fashion Brands Are Unionizing

Bergen Logistics workers are advocating for union recognition and improved working conditions amidst heated debates about labor rights in the fashion industry.
Video games
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights

The United Videogame Workers-CWA aims to establish standardized working conditions for game industry workers across the US and Canada.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Game Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can Join

A new initiative aims to revive game industry unionization efforts by uniting developers with the launch of United Videogame Workers.
Women in technology
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

Unionization may offer extra benefits (but also extra work) for women journalists, according to a new study

Journalists, particularly women, are increasingly unionizing to address industry challenges and reshape professional identities.
Left-wing politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

As Trump makes legal labor action more difficult with labor board cuts, some workers are considering other options

Union efforts at Trader Joe's face delays due to NLRB paralysis, impacting worker representation efforts under a progressive company.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

USC is fighting a union-and using a legal argument copied from SpaceX and Amazon

USC's efforts to block faculty unionization cite unconstitutionality of the NLRB, reflecting broader corporate anti-union sentiment.
NYC startup
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Warehouse Workers Who Ship NYC's Luxury Fashion Brands Are Unionizing

Bergen Logistics workers are advocating for union recognition and improved working conditions amidst heated debates about labor rights in the fashion industry.
Video games
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights

The United Videogame Workers-CWA aims to establish standardized working conditions for game industry workers across the US and Canada.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Game Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can Join

A new initiative aims to revive game industry unionization efforts by uniting developers with the launch of United Videogame Workers.
more#labor-rights
#labor-movement
from48 hills
3 months ago
Online Community Development

At Game Development Conference, video game workers look to level up through unionization - 48 hills

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Militant Grad Workers Build Union Power to Fight Attacks on Education and Labor

from48 hills
6 days ago
East Bay food

Blue Bottle workers announce intent to organize union at four East Bay locations - 48 hills

from48 hills
3 months ago
Online Community Development

At Game Development Conference, video game workers look to level up through unionization - 48 hills

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Militant Grad Workers Build Union Power to Fight Attacks on Education and Labor

from48 hills
6 days ago
East Bay food

Blue Bottle workers announce intent to organize union at four East Bay locations - 48 hills

more#labor-movement
#employee-rights
more#employee-rights
#labor-relations
NYC politics
fromCity Journal
4 weeks ago

New York's Next Mayor Must Tame Its Public-Sector Unions

New York City's union culture impacts workforce management, necessitating a mayoral challenge to improve efficiency and control costs.
NYC politics
fromCity Journal
4 weeks ago

New York's Next Mayor Must Tame Its Public-Sector Unions

New York City's union culture impacts workforce management, necessitating a mayoral challenge to improve efficiency and control costs.
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Sesame Street Workers Say, "U Is for Union"

Sesame Workshop employees unite for a fair workplace through unionization, reflecting the show's values of kindness and respect.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Unionized REI workers allege racial discrimination

REI workers face challenges with workplace discrimination and union negotiations, conflicting with the company's proclaimed values of inclusion and sustainability.
more#labor-relations
#microsoft
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Bethesda Devs Threaten Strike As Union Negotiations Drag On At Microsoft

QA testers in Bethesda franchises vote to authorize a strike over stalled contract negotiations with Microsoft.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Overwatch 2' Developers Just Made A Historic Change

Overwatch 2 developers have established a union recognized by Microsoft, following a significant majority vote.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Microsoft And Video Game Workers Union Reach Tentative Agreement On Labor Contract

CWA and Microsoft reach a tentative labor contract for ZeniMax QA testers, enhancing employee protections and pay.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Bethesda Devs Threaten Strike As Union Negotiations Drag On At Microsoft

QA testers in Bethesda franchises vote to authorize a strike over stalled contract negotiations with Microsoft.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Overwatch 2' Developers Just Made A Historic Change

Overwatch 2 developers have established a union recognized by Microsoft, following a significant majority vote.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Microsoft And Video Game Workers Union Reach Tentative Agreement On Labor Contract

CWA and Microsoft reach a tentative labor contract for ZeniMax QA testers, enhancing employee protections and pay.
more#microsoft
#higher-education
more#higher-education
#worker-rights
Women in technology
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Video game workers in North America now have an industry-wide union

A new union for video game workers launches to unify and empower individuals against layoffs and industry challenges.
Women in technology
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Video game workers in North America now have an industry-wide union

A new union for video game workers launches to unify and empower individuals against layoffs and industry challenges.
more#worker-rights
#film-industry
more#film-industry
#mental-health
more#mental-health
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Park Slope Barnes & Noble to Close For Renovations

"We are very pleased to announce that we are to completely renovate our Park Slope bookstore. The store first opened in 1997 and we are a little overdue for a refresh!"
Brooklyn
#cwa
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Has Unionized: "We're Not Just A Number On An Excel Sheet"

Blizzard's Overwatch 2 team has unionized, forming the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild with nearly 200 members.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People'

Overwatch developers have unionized, marking a significant move within the gaming industry.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Has Unionized: "We're Not Just A Number On An Excel Sheet"

Blizzard's Overwatch 2 team has unionized, forming the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild with nearly 200 members.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People'

Overwatch developers have unionized, marking a significant move within the gaming industry.
more#cwa
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Americans still dream about factory jobs. Can they be brought back?

There is a strong cultural nostalgia for factory jobs, despite their current low wages and challenges.
fromDefector
3 months ago

There's No Climbing Without Route Setters, And They're On Strike | Defector

"Touchstone's route setters are crucial to the climbing experience, and their recent unionization reflects growing frustrations over management practices and job conditions within the company."
Remote teams
Silicon Valley food
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Oh, No: Tartine Investor Involved In Elon Musk's LA Diner/Drive-In Project

Tartine Bakery's partner Bill Chait's link to Elon Musk's diner project raises concerns, especially following past union disputes amidst a divisive political climate.
Women in technology
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Amazon's algorithmic management of warehouse workers slated

Amazon employs algorithmic management to disrupt unionizing efforts.
The 2021 union vote in Bessemer was influenced by Amazon's strategic use of surveillance and management practices.
#sesame-workshop
NYC parents
fromKqed
3 months ago

Sesame Workshop Will 'Downsize Significantly' With Layoffs, CEO Says

Sesame Workshop announces significant layoffs amid changes in media funding and unionization efforts among employees.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Sesame Workshop will 'downsize significantly' with layoffs, CEO says

Sesame Workshop is significantly downsizing amidst funding changes and a shift in media strategy.
NYC parents
fromKqed
3 months ago

Sesame Workshop Will 'Downsize Significantly' With Layoffs, CEO Says

Sesame Workshop announces significant layoffs amid changes in media funding and unionization efforts among employees.
more#sesame-workshop
Portland food
fromEater SF
3 months ago

One of San Francisco's Most Viral Croissants Is Headed to Mission Rock

Armando Lacayo's croissants are a standout in San Francisco, prompting a third location's opening amid strong demand.
#labor-issues
Education
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

Journalism school needs to do more to prepare students for the hard parts

Journalism students face significant challenges including low pay, job insecurity, and a lack of diversity in the industry.
Brooklyn
fromHell Gate
4 months ago

Alamo Drafthouse Workers in Manhattan and Brooklyn Have Been on Strike For 10 Days

Alamo Drafthouse workers are striking due to worsening conditions and lack of contracts, stemming from harassment and understaffing issues.
Unionization efforts have not led to improvements as layoffs and deteriorating conditions continue post-acquisition by Sony.
Education
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

Journalism school needs to do more to prepare students for the hard parts

Journalism students face significant challenges including low pay, job insecurity, and a lack of diversity in the industry.
Brooklyn
fromHell Gate
4 months ago

Alamo Drafthouse Workers in Manhattan and Brooklyn Have Been on Strike For 10 Days

Alamo Drafthouse workers are striking due to worsening conditions and lack of contracts, stemming from harassment and understaffing issues.
Unionization efforts have not led to improvements as layoffs and deteriorating conditions continue post-acquisition by Sony.
more#labor-issues
#barboncino
more#barboncino
LA food
fromEater LA
4 months ago

Downtown's Iconic Pantry Cafe Diner Could Close Due to Ongoing Labor Dispute

The Original Pantry in downtown LA may close as a result of labor disputes and threats against unionized employees.
fromVG247
4 months ago

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

The trauma, discrimination, and abuse that our coworkers and former coworkers endured is not fake or a 'plan to drive union membership.'
Video games
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