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fromLos Angeles Times
23 hours ago

Reeling from Trump cuts, staffers unionize at Yosemite, Sequoia national parks

Over 600 staff at Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon unionized after mass firings and staffing losses, seeking protections amid low morale and staffing cuts.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization | TechCrunch

Newsom called it an "historic agreement between workers and business that only California could deliver."
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Newsom, California lawmakers strike deal that would allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize

California rideshare drivers can unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors under a legislative compromise that also reduces Uber and Lyft insurance requirements.
#blizzard-entertainment
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Blizzard's Diablo team has unionized

More than 450 game developers on Blizzard's team have formed a union, making them one of the largest and latest groups of Microsoft workers to do so. The new union includes game developers, artists, designers, engineers, and support staff across the Diablo franchise, according to the Communications Workers of America (CWA) press release, which voted "strongly in favor" to be represented by the CWA. The Diablo team is seeking to improve compensation, job security, and workplace conditions under its Microsoft parent company.
World news
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Diablo Devs Are The Latest To Unionize: Here's Why

Blizzard's Diablo (Team 3) developers unionized with Communications Workers of America to negotiate protections on layoffs, remote work, budgets, and AI's role in game development.
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Signal Ohio joins wave of nonprofit newsroom unionization

"As the organization grows, we are unionizing across newsrooms and teams to ensure our mission and vision align with employees' realities," the Signal Ohio News Workers Guild wrote in a statement signed by 15 union-eligible staffers. The journalists said their priorities for unionization include "transparent, equitable and sustainable pay," including cost-of-living raises; hiring practices that reflect Signal's "founding ethos of being accountable to our communities"; professional development; and a say in newsroom policies, including the use of artificial intelligence.
Media industry
#labor-rights
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

For the first time ever, all major casinos on the Las Vegas strip are unionized

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Rep. Nydia Velazquez Backs Striking SkyHop Drivers in Call for Fair Negotiations

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez supports striking SkyHop drivers, urging fair negotiations for pay and job security amidst alleged retaliatory measures by the company.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

For the first time ever, all major casinos on the Las Vegas strip are unionized

#starbucks
#blue-bottle-coffee
#video-games
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months 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
fromInverse
3 months ago

'Overwatch 2' Developers Just Made A Historic Change

Overwatch 2 developers have established a union recognized by Microsoft, following a significant majority vote.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Brighton Starbucks baristas win their union, joining national surge

Employees at the Brighton Soldiers Field location voted unanimously 9-0 Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, aiming for workplace protections, living wages, and fair scheduling.
Boston
Chicago
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Chicago, a Coalition of Unions, Community Organizers, and Riders Have Forced Uber to Come to the Table

An agreement between a coalition of rideshare drivers and Uber allows Illinois drivers to unionize and potentially negotiate better pay and conditions.
fromVulture
5 months ago

Severance's Biggest Wild Card

Britt Lower portrays Helena Eagan and her Innie, Helly R., showcasing complex character dynamics and a narrative twist in the storyline.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

B.C. Labour Board certifies union at Amazon facility in Delta, B.C., Unifor says | CBC News

The B.C. Labour Relations Board found that Amazon engaged in unfair labour practices that interfered with the unionization process, leading to union certification.
Canada news
#workers-rights
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Trader Joe's Perk For Employees Who Work On Sundays - Tasting Table

Working Sundays at Trader Joe's provides employees an extra $10 per hour, yet opinions on its worth vary.
fromsfist.com
2 months 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
East Bay food
from48 hills
2 months ago

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

Blue Bottle Coffee employees announced unionization intent, citing the need for livable wages and better working conditions.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Can JPMorgan be unionized? Employees turn to their peers at Wells Fargo for advice.

"Build trust before going public." - This advice emphasizes the importance of establishing a foundation of confidence among potential union members before making their intentions known.
NYC startup
#labor-relations
NYC politics
fromCity Journal
2 months 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.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
NYC politics

NY lawmakers urge SkyHop Global to negotiate in good faith with airport shuttle drivers

SkyHop Global is urged by Congress to negotiate in good faith with shuttle drivers after a lengthy dispute.
NYC politics
fromCity Journal
2 months 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.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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

Graduate workers in the U.S. have significantly unionized, advocating for both labor rights and social justice within higher education.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

More layoffs at Microsoft USA as axe falls on hundreds

The recent layoffs at Microsoft emphasize a shift in corporate strategy aimed at increasing operational efficiency and agility, impacting hundreds of employees across various departments.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Video game union announces first contract with Microsoft | TechCrunch

Unionized QA testers at ZeniMax have reached a tentative contract with Microsoft, including a 13.5% pay raise.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Faculty at New York's School of Visual Arts form union

SVA faculty successfully formed a union with 77% approval to address concerns like pay equity and working conditions.
#rei
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 months 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 months 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.
fromFast Company
3 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
fromInverse
3 months ago

Disney's VFX Workers Just Fought Back Against A Dangerous Trend

Disney's visual effects teams are unionizing and gaining protections, ensuring better working conditions for future projects.
Parenting
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Recap: Mommy Has to Work

The episode highlights the importance of mental health awareness among reality TV cast members pushing for unionization.
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
3 months 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.
fromBKReader
3 months 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
#activision-blizzard
Washington Capitals
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The Overwatch developer team has unionized

The Overwatch development team has successfully unionized, marking a significant step for labor representation in the gaming industry.
#overwatch-2
fromKotaku
3 months ago
Video games

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

Video games
fromGameSpot
3 months 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
3 months 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

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

"The picture that we get with smokestack nostalgia is that these were good, solid jobs that people had for generations... that forgets that it was union activity that secured those [wages]."
Arts
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Content moderators are organizing against Big Tech

The pressure to review thousands of horrific videos each day - beheadings, child abuse, torture - takes a devastating toll on our mental health, but it's not the only source of strain. Precarious contracts and constant surveillance at work add more stress.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Google's DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize | TechCrunch

DeepMind employees express frustration over the company's decision to retract its pledge against using AI in weapons or surveillance, leading to a push for unionization.
London startup
US news
fromFast Company
4 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.
Video games
fromWIRED
4 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.
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