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www.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Striking airline catering workers could return to work after tentative deal reached | CBC News

The union representing 800 striking airline catering staff at Toronto Pearson airport reached a tentative agreement with employer Gate Gourmet, potentially ending a two-week disruption. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

More than 400 AGO workers to strike starting midnight Tuesday, union says | CBC News

Over 400 AGO employees to strike due to rejected offer
Workers fighting for wage increases to match cost-of-living [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

California fast-food workers form a unique union in a bid for higher wages, better working conditions

The California Fast Food Workers Union, backed by the SEIU, will represent over half a million fast-food workers in the state.
The union's priorities include annual wage increases, just-cause protections, and predictable schedules for workers. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 months ago
California

Why are California pay raises now bigger in the south?

Southern California wages rose at a 5% annual rate in 2023 Q4, the No. 2 hike among 15 markets.
The north-south gap in pay raises in California has shifted, with Southern California now experiencing higher wage increases than the Bay Area. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

2024 Will See Wave of Minimum Wage Hikes - But the Impacts Won't Be Felt Evenly

Minimum wage increases have been implemented in 22 states and more than 40 cities and counties in 2024
The South continues to trail behind in terms of minimum wage increases [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Education

Massachusetts Teachers Are Making Waves and Winning Demands With Illegal Strikes

The Andover Education Association in Massachusetts had a successful illegal strike in November, resulting in significant wage increases and other benefits for educators.
The union's wins were a result of years of building rank-and-file power and democracy within the Andover Education Association. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Marketing

H&M is vowing to pay factory workers more. Why aren't other brands stepping up?

Garment workers in the global supply chain, including in Bangladesh, often earn far below a livable wage.
H&M has publicly announced it is willing to pay more for products to keep up with wage increases for workers.
No other brands have followed H&M's commitment to pay higher wages for workers in the garment industry. [ more ]
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