Amazon Joins Elon Musk's SpaceX In Mission to Destroy Federal Agency Protecting Workers
Amazon argues that the National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional, citing separation of powers and due process violations.
Accused of violating worker rights, SpaceX and Amazon go after labor board
Biden's NLRB faces challenges from SpaceX and Amazon aiming to declare it unconstitutional, affecting workers' rights to organize.
NLRB bans mandatory anti-union meetings after Amazon complaint
Amazon's unlawful actions during mandatory meetings to discourage unionizing have been deemed an interference with workers' rights, prompting a major ruling from the NLRB.
NLRB says Amazon is a joint employer of some 3rd-party delivery drivers in California
The NLRB ruled Amazon is a joint employer of subcontracted drivers, impacting accountability for pay and working conditions.
Amazon can't force employees into anti-unionization meetings
The NLRB ruled that Amazon's captive-audience meetings violate labor rights, promoting worker freedom in union decisions.
Apple accused of violating labor laws, again
Apple has been accused by the NLRB of violating union rights and engaging in illegal practices to prevent unionizing efforts.
Amazon Joins Elon Musk's SpaceX In Mission to Destroy Federal Agency Protecting Workers
Amazon argues that the National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional, citing separation of powers and due process violations.
Accused of violating worker rights, SpaceX and Amazon go after labor board
Biden's NLRB faces challenges from SpaceX and Amazon aiming to declare it unconstitutional, affecting workers' rights to organize.
NLRB bans mandatory anti-union meetings after Amazon complaint
Amazon's unlawful actions during mandatory meetings to discourage unionizing have been deemed an interference with workers' rights, prompting a major ruling from the NLRB.
NLRB says Amazon is a joint employer of some 3rd-party delivery drivers in California
The NLRB ruled Amazon is a joint employer of subcontracted drivers, impacting accountability for pay and working conditions.
Amazon can't force employees into anti-unionization meetings
The NLRB ruled that Amazon's captive-audience meetings violate labor rights, promoting worker freedom in union decisions.
Apple accused of violating labor laws, again
Apple has been accused by the NLRB of violating union rights and engaging in illegal practices to prevent unionizing efforts.
Backlash over Amazon's return to office comes as workers demand higher wages
Amazon workers are increasingly united in demanding better wages and conditions, pressuring the company to negotiate.
Union petitions doubled for the first time in 50 years under Biden
There has been a significant increase in petitions for union representation during Biden's presidency, the highest increase since Gerald Ford's administration.
Apple reaches tentative contract agreement with unionized store employees in Maryland
Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the US.
Labor board confirms Amazon drivers are employees, in finding hailed by union
Amazon may have to negotiate with unionized delivery drivers after being identified as a joint employer by the NLRB.
Labor regulator says Amazon drivers in California are employees
Amazon is classified as a joint employer of subcontracted drivers, challenging its stance of non-employment and opening doors for potential unionization.
Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing for the 3rd time
Amazon faces a third vote on unionization in Bessemer after a federal judge rules prior elections were improperly influenced.
Backlash over Amazon's return to office comes as workers demand higher wages
Amazon workers are increasingly united in demanding better wages and conditions, pressuring the company to negotiate.
Union petitions doubled for the first time in 50 years under Biden
There has been a significant increase in petitions for union representation during Biden's presidency, the highest increase since Gerald Ford's administration.
Apple reaches tentative contract agreement with unionized store employees in Maryland
Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the US.
Labor board confirms Amazon drivers are employees, in finding hailed by union
Amazon may have to negotiate with unionized delivery drivers after being identified as a joint employer by the NLRB.
Labor regulator says Amazon drivers in California are employees
Amazon is classified as a joint employer of subcontracted drivers, challenging its stance of non-employment and opening doors for potential unionization.
Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing for the 3rd time
Amazon faces a third vote on unionization in Bessemer after a federal judge rules prior elections were improperly influenced.
Union review fighting for your rights under the Amazon corporate jackboot
The Amazon Labor Union's formation highlights the continuous struggle for workers' rights against powerful corporate interests.
Amazon Union Effort in North Carolina Is Latest Attempt to Organize the South
Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) have initiated a union drive at Amazon's RDU1 facility, fighting for fair wages and working conditions.
Twerkers of the world unite: Chippendales men vote to unionize
Chippendales dancers are unionizing for health benefits and higher wages, marking a significant labor movement in entertainment.
Amazon Could Be Forced to Treat Drivers as Employees
Amazon's delivery network faces potential unionization pressure due to new labor rulings regarding its relationship with third-party delivery drivers.
Amazon demands a lot from its drivers. Now they're pushing back
Amazon delivery drivers face poor working conditions and low wages, prompting some to demand better treatment and consider unionization.
California ranks 2nd-best state for workers
California ranks second overall for workers' rights in the U.S., following Washington, D.C., based on a comprehensive workplace assessment.
Union review fighting for your rights under the Amazon corporate jackboot
The Amazon Labor Union's formation highlights the continuous struggle for workers' rights against powerful corporate interests.
Amazon Union Effort in North Carolina Is Latest Attempt to Organize the South
Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) have initiated a union drive at Amazon's RDU1 facility, fighting for fair wages and working conditions.
Twerkers of the world unite: Chippendales men vote to unionize
Chippendales dancers are unionizing for health benefits and higher wages, marking a significant labor movement in entertainment.
Amazon Could Be Forced to Treat Drivers as Employees
Amazon's delivery network faces potential unionization pressure due to new labor rulings regarding its relationship with third-party delivery drivers.
Amazon demands a lot from its drivers. Now they're pushing back
Amazon delivery drivers face poor working conditions and low wages, prompting some to demand better treatment and consider unionization.
California ranks 2nd-best state for workers
California ranks second overall for workers' rights in the U.S., following Washington, D.C., based on a comprehensive workplace assessment.
Question 3: What to know about the ballot measure that would allow rideshare drivers to unionize
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts may gain the right to unionize for collective bargaining if Question 3 passes.
Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City ratify their first union contract
Oklahoma City Apple Store employees ratified their first union contract, securing significant wage increases and workplace protections.
A second Apple Store just ratified a union contract
Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City ratified a significant union contract, marking a major step for retail workers in advocating for better wages and conditions.
Why Sara Nelson is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years
Sara Nelson's leadership revitalized the labor movement, emphasizing workers' power and alliance across industries in the face of corporate interests.
Higher ed unionization bucks labor trends, surged since 2012
Higher education unionization is surging, especially among graduate students, with significant growth in membership and collective bargaining.
The casualization of faculty is a key driver behind increased unionization efforts.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just made it possible for 35,000 Michigan home health workers to unionize
Michigan's legislation empowers home care workers to unionize and establishes standards for their training and support.
Question 3: What to know about the ballot measure that would allow rideshare drivers to unionize
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts may gain the right to unionize for collective bargaining if Question 3 passes.
Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City ratify their first union contract
Oklahoma City Apple Store employees ratified their first union contract, securing significant wage increases and workplace protections.
A second Apple Store just ratified a union contract
Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City ratified a significant union contract, marking a major step for retail workers in advocating for better wages and conditions.
Why Sara Nelson is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years
Sara Nelson's leadership revitalized the labor movement, emphasizing workers' power and alliance across industries in the face of corporate interests.
Higher ed unionization bucks labor trends, surged since 2012
Higher education unionization is surging, especially among graduate students, with significant growth in membership and collective bargaining.
The casualization of faculty is a key driver behind increased unionization efforts.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just made it possible for 35,000 Michigan home health workers to unionize
Michigan's legislation empowers home care workers to unionize and establishes standards for their training and support.
Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize
Massachusetts ride-hailing drivers won the right to unionize, marking a historic legal victory for gig workers.
Non-tenure-track faculty demand Harvard stop forcing them out
Harvard's non-tenure-track faculty face an 'eight-year rule' limiting their teaching positions, prompting calls for policy change from unions and affected instructors.
"I think this industry is finished": not quite Disco Elysium spin-off studio Summer Eternal on the chances of things getting better for game devs
The current state of the games industry is fraught with layoffs and corporate greed, motivating developers to seek collective power.
Negotiations between farmworkers and Wonderful Co. can continue, appellate court rules
California court allows union negotiations to continue for Wonderful Co.'s farmworkers following a recent ruling.
Labor unions in new and old industries are turning to strikes more often
Workers across diverse sectors are increasingly organizing to fight for wages, job security, and benefits amid economic instability.
How New York's Most Republican Borough Unionized Amazon
Staten Island's unionization victory at Amazon JFK8 indicates a significant potential for labor organizing across the U.S.
New Film Documents the Struggle and Triumph of Amazon Labor Union
The documentary "Union" highlights the grassroots labor movement at Amazon's JFK8 fulfillment center in Staten Island, led by fired worker Chris Smalls.
What Could the ALU's Affiliation With Teamsters Mean for Labor?
Amazon's business model emphasizes profit maximization at the cost of its nonunionized workforce, fueling unionization efforts among its workers.
The labor movement could prove pivotal this election year
The labor movement has experienced a resurgence, highlighted by successful unionization efforts at companies like Starbucks and Amazon in recent years.
Park Slope Starbucks baristas vote to join union
Starbucks workers in Park Slope unite for better working conditions through unionization.
Labor unions in new and old industries are turning to strikes more often
Workers across diverse sectors are increasingly organizing to fight for wages, job security, and benefits amid economic instability.
How New York's Most Republican Borough Unionized Amazon
Staten Island's unionization victory at Amazon JFK8 indicates a significant potential for labor organizing across the U.S.
New Film Documents the Struggle and Triumph of Amazon Labor Union
The documentary "Union" highlights the grassroots labor movement at Amazon's JFK8 fulfillment center in Staten Island, led by fired worker Chris Smalls.
What Could the ALU's Affiliation With Teamsters Mean for Labor?
Amazon's business model emphasizes profit maximization at the cost of its nonunionized workforce, fueling unionization efforts among its workers.
The labor movement could prove pivotal this election year
The labor movement has experienced a resurgence, highlighted by successful unionization efforts at companies like Starbucks and Amazon in recent years.
Park Slope Starbucks baristas vote to join union
Starbucks workers in Park Slope unite for better working conditions through unionization.
The 2 myths Starbucks's new CEO needs to ignore, according to a Columbia business school professor
Niccol must address union concerns while improving employee conditions to revitalize Starbucks culture and performance.
Morning Docket: 10.04.24
Starbucks CEO's comments against unionization raise concerns about labor law violations and corporate culture.
New Starbucks CEO Makes 10,000 Times The Pay Of Workers
The pay gap between Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol and store workers raises concerns about employee treatment and corporate priorities.
A Starbucks worker of nearly 20 years says the chain has gone from 'quirky coffee shop' to 'soulless fast food empire'
Starbucks is facing transformative changes with a new CEO, alongside challenges related to employee relations and market performance.
Starbucks Faces Unions, Higher Costs
Starbucks faces challenges with rising labor costs as unions gain strength, and CEO Niccol must balance profitability with workers' demands for better pay and conditions.
Park Slope Starbucks Workers Unionize Following 7-2 Vote
Brooklyn baristas successfully unionized, joining Starbucks Workers United to advocate for better working conditions and employee rights.
The 2 myths Starbucks's new CEO needs to ignore, according to a Columbia business school professor
Niccol must address union concerns while improving employee conditions to revitalize Starbucks culture and performance.
Morning Docket: 10.04.24
Starbucks CEO's comments against unionization raise concerns about labor law violations and corporate culture.
New Starbucks CEO Makes 10,000 Times The Pay Of Workers
The pay gap between Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol and store workers raises concerns about employee treatment and corporate priorities.
A Starbucks worker of nearly 20 years says the chain has gone from 'quirky coffee shop' to 'soulless fast food empire'
Starbucks is facing transformative changes with a new CEO, alongside challenges related to employee relations and market performance.
Starbucks Faces Unions, Higher Costs
Starbucks faces challenges with rising labor costs as unions gain strength, and CEO Niccol must balance profitability with workers' demands for better pay and conditions.
Park Slope Starbucks Workers Unionize Following 7-2 Vote
Brooklyn baristas successfully unionized, joining Starbucks Workers United to advocate for better working conditions and employee rights.
What would a second Trump administration look like for workers' rights?
Trader Joe's workers, concerned about unsafe conditions, are pushing for unionization amid a broader political context regarding worker rights and organizing.
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
Workers at Samsung's Chennai factory are striking for union recognition and better wages.
Tesla Giga Berlin has fired a union-affiliated works council member
Tesla's firing of an IG Metall-affiliated works council member highlights ongoing tensions between the company and unionization efforts at the Berlin Gigafactory.
Mass. 2024 election: 9 book recommendations to better understand Question 3
Support for rideshare drivers' unionization is aimed at improving their working conditions and benefits, including wages and health coverage.
Washington, DC, is the best place in the US for pay and good jobs. See the other top states.
The District of Columbia leads in worker rankings due to high minimum wage and strong benefits.
Southern states lag in worker protections despite economic growth in those areas.
What would a second Trump administration look like for workers' rights?
Trader Joe's workers, concerned about unsafe conditions, are pushing for unionization amid a broader political context regarding worker rights and organizing.
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
Workers at Samsung's Chennai factory are striking for union recognition and better wages.
Tesla Giga Berlin has fired a union-affiliated works council member
Tesla's firing of an IG Metall-affiliated works council member highlights ongoing tensions between the company and unionization efforts at the Berlin Gigafactory.
Mass. 2024 election: 9 book recommendations to better understand Question 3
Support for rideshare drivers' unionization is aimed at improving their working conditions and benefits, including wages and health coverage.
Washington, DC, is the best place in the US for pay and good jobs. See the other top states.
The District of Columbia leads in worker rankings due to high minimum wage and strong benefits.
Southern states lag in worker protections despite economic growth in those areas.
Hochul bows to health-worker union's $12B senior-care power play that could bust NY's budget
Gov. Hochul's CDPAP overhaul faces backlash for potentially endangering essential services for the elderly and disabled amidst unionization and budget concerns.
Small hotels get the shaft as Julie Menin plays divide-and-conquer to deliver for a big special interest
Julie Menin's 'Safe Hotels Act' favors large hotels, potentially harming smaller, minority-owned establishments and affecting local jobs.
Top Greenmarket Bread Stand to Open Full-On Brooklyn Bakery
She Wolf bakery is opening its first permanent location in Brooklyn Navy Yard following its employees' historic unionization vote.
AHF wins $10M grant for tenant organizing, while fighting unions
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation's actions contradict its stated mission to support tenant organizing, as it obstructs union efforts in its own properties.
Hochul needs to shut down this pricey home-health-care power grab
Gov. Hochul's criticism of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program reveals concerns over financial mismanagement and abuse, but reforms may unintentionally escalate taxpayer expenses.
Buffalo Medical Residents Are Striking for Fair Pay and Better Conditions
Medical residents in Buffalo are striking to demand fair pay, better working conditions, and respect after prolonged bargaining attempts.
142,000 U.S. clean energy jobs were added to the economy in 2023, double that of overall jobs
Clean energy jobs in the U.S. grew significantly in 2023, outpacing overall job growth and surpassing unionization rates in the broader energy sector.
Sonos' latest app update fixes just a fraction of its problems
Sonos is experiencing employee unrest due to management decisions and a desire for greater transparency.
Ambulances called to Amazon's UK warehouses 1,400 times in five years
Amazon warehouses have seen over 1,400 ambulance callouts in five years, revealing serious safety concerns.
Trump and Vance shouldn't give in to European-style labor regulation
The GOP is considering a more pro-worker platform by embracing unionization and employment protection policies, while balancing the need to maintain the dynamic nature of the labor market.
U.S. President Biden is 'utterly controlled' by the UAW: Elon Musk
Elon Musk criticizes President Biden for being influenced by the UAW and not inviting Tesla to meetings due to lack of unionization.