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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Amazon faces holiday strike after refusing to bargain with warehouse workers

Amazon workers launched the largest strike in US history due to unmet demands for fair wages and working conditions ahead of the holiday season.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Starbucks strike expands to Boston and other cities, closing nearly 60 U.S. stores

Starbucks baristas are on strike over stalled contract negotiations and legal grievances against the company.
The strike has expanded to multiple cities, indicating widespread discontent among workers.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Chicago

Starbucks baristas are striking Friday in 3 major cities - including the coffee giant's hometown

Starbucks workers' union strikes in major cities to protest unfair labor practices and low wages.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles go on hunger strike

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente L.A. are on strike for better pay, benefits, and working conditions after nearly six months, now escalating to a hunger strike.
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ski Bums vs. Ski Inc.

The Park City Mountain Resort faced a significant labor strike causing long wait times for skiers and snowboarders during a busy holiday season.
Miscellaneous
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Amazon faces holiday strike after refusing to bargain with warehouse workers

Amazon workers launched the largest strike in US history due to unmet demands for fair wages and working conditions ahead of the holiday season.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Starbucks strike expands to Boston and other cities, closing nearly 60 U.S. stores

Starbucks baristas are on strike over stalled contract negotiations and legal grievances against the company.
The strike has expanded to multiple cities, indicating widespread discontent among workers.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Chicago

Starbucks baristas are striking Friday in 3 major cities - including the coffee giant's hometown

Starbucks workers' union strikes in major cities to protest unfair labor practices and low wages.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles go on hunger strike

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente L.A. are on strike for better pay, benefits, and working conditions after nearly six months, now escalating to a hunger strike.
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ski Bums vs. Ski Inc.

The Park City Mountain Resort faced a significant labor strike causing long wait times for skiers and snowboarders during a busy holiday season.
more#labor-strike
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 days ago

CEO Pay Is Up 50 Percent Since 2019 Compared to 0.9 Percent for Workers

The global working class faces threats from rising inequality and stagnant wages, with CEO pay surging dramatically compared to worker earnings.
#labor-movement
fromThe Nation
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

A New Golden Age for Labor? Not So Fast

Labor movement appears robust, yet union density is at a record low of 9.9%, prompting scrutiny of the organization's actual growth and effectiveness.
from48 hills
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Teamsters picketing local Amazon center as part of national mobilization - 48 hills

Teamsters are picketing Amazon for union recognition amid claims by the company that workers aren't employees, highlighting systemic exploitation.
fromThe Nation
4 days ago
Left-wing politics

A New Golden Age for Labor? Not So Fast

Labor movement appears robust, yet union density is at a record low of 9.9%, prompting scrutiny of the organization's actual growth and effectiveness.
from48 hills
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Teamsters picketing local Amazon center as part of national mobilization - 48 hills

Teamsters are picketing Amazon for union recognition amid claims by the company that workers aren't employees, highlighting systemic exploitation.
more#labor-movement
#protests
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Photos: Protesters decry DOGE layoffs, budget cuts at Boston rally

Protests erupted nationwide against federal layoffs and funding cuts, highlighting deep concerns over the government's restructuring and its impact on workers and education.
fromTruthout
6 days ago
NYC parents

As Trump Marks 100 Days, Organizers Plan Massive May 1 Protests Against Admin

Organizers are uniting various groups to protest against the Trump administration's policies during May Day demonstrations across the U.S.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Photos: Protesters decry DOGE layoffs, budget cuts at Boston rally

Protests erupted nationwide against federal layoffs and funding cuts, highlighting deep concerns over the government's restructuring and its impact on workers and education.
fromTruthout
6 days ago
NYC parents

As Trump Marks 100 Days, Organizers Plan Massive May 1 Protests Against Admin

Organizers are uniting various groups to protest against the Trump administration's policies during May Day demonstrations across the U.S.
more#protests
#gig-economy
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

DoorDash to repay $16.75m in pocketed tips to New York delivery workers

DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle allegations of misusing customer tips to subsidize workers' wages, impacting thousands of delivery workers.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How has Deliveroo turned a profit? By slashing the pay and dismantling the rights of riders like me | Shaf Hussain

Deliveroo has turned a profit for the first time after 12 years, a shift made possible by its workforce of riders.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's a nightmare': couriers mystified by the algorithms that control their jobs

Gig economy workers are seeking transparency in algorithms that dictate their job allocations and payments.
The opaqueness of gig work algorithms leads to confusion and frustration among couriers.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
3 months ago

TIME TO DELIVER ANSWERS: transparency and explainability for algorithmic decisions at work

Gig workers are often managed by opaque algorithms that can unfairly impact their livelihoods, underscoring the need for better transparency and accountability.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

DoorDash to repay $16.75m in pocketed tips to New York delivery workers

DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle allegations of misusing customer tips to subsidize workers' wages, impacting thousands of delivery workers.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How has Deliveroo turned a profit? By slashing the pay and dismantling the rights of riders like me | Shaf Hussain

Deliveroo has turned a profit for the first time after 12 years, a shift made possible by its workforce of riders.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's a nightmare': couriers mystified by the algorithms that control their jobs

Gig economy workers are seeking transparency in algorithms that dictate their job allocations and payments.
The opaqueness of gig work algorithms leads to confusion and frustration among couriers.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
3 months ago

TIME TO DELIVER ANSWERS: transparency and explainability for algorithmic decisions at work

Gig workers are often managed by opaque algorithms that can unfairly impact their livelihoods, underscoring the need for better transparency and accountability.
more#gig-economy
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Adrienne Adams endorsed by Letitia James in NYC mayoral race, giving Andrew Cuomo rival a boost

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams gains significant endorsements, boosting her mayoral campaign against frontrunner Andrew Cuomo.
#labor-strikes
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Starbucks Stock Faces Hit From Labor Fiasco

Starbucks workers are striking in major cities, challenging the company's turnaround plans and reflecting ongoing labor disputes.
Portland food
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Grocery Workers Are Fighting for a Better Shopping Experience for Us All

Grocery workers are facing severe understaffing and unsafe conditions, leading to calls for better wages and safety measures.
fromEater
4 months ago
Food & drink

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

Starbucks Workers United is escalating strikes due to stalled contract negotiations and failure to offer viable economic proposals from the company.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Starbucks Stock Faces Hit From Labor Fiasco

Starbucks workers are striking in major cities, challenging the company's turnaround plans and reflecting ongoing labor disputes.
Portland food
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Grocery Workers Are Fighting for a Better Shopping Experience for Us All

Grocery workers are facing severe understaffing and unsafe conditions, leading to calls for better wages and safety measures.
fromEater
4 months ago
Food & drink

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

Starbucks Workers United is escalating strikes due to stalled contract negotiations and failure to offer viable economic proposals from the company.
more#labor-strikes
Video games
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Anthropic CEO Suggests That AI Deserves Workers' Rights

Future AI should potentially have the right to refuse undesirable tasks, akin to workers' rights.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater SF
1 month ago

Two Michelin Guide-Approved Chefs Are Opening a Korean Taiwanese Restaurant in Menlo Park

Chefs Meichih and Michael Kim are set to open Yeobo, Darling in Menlo Park, focusing on a refined yet casual dining experience.
NYC food
fromEater Atlanta
2 months ago

What Should Atlanta Restaurant Workers Do if ICE Shows Up?

The Atlanta restaurant industry heavily relies on immigrant workers, raising concerns about their safety due to increased ICE activities.
#doordash
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

DoorDash to pay New York delivery workers nearly $17 million for using tips to cover wages

DoorDash will pay $17 million to settle claims of unfairly using customer tips to subsidize worker wages.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

DoorDash withheld tips from workers for over two years, leading to legal action and a mandated restitution payment of $16.8 million to affected Dashers.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

DoorDash to pay New York delivery workers nearly $17 million for using tips to cover wages

DoorDash will pay $17 million to settle claims of unfairly using customer tips to subsidize worker wages.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

DoorDash withheld tips from workers for over two years, leading to legal action and a mandated restitution payment of $16.8 million to affected Dashers.
more#doordash
#trump-administration
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Donald Trump Has Launched a War Against the Working Class

The Trump administration's recent actions severely undermine civil rights protections for federal employees, particularly impacting LGBTQIA+ individuals.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

SEIU Joins Forces With AFL-CIO Ahead of New Trump Era

Labor unions are strategically combining forces to safeguard workers' rights against a potentially hostile federal administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

How Trump Is Gutting Regulatory Agencies Like the SEC, CFPB and EEOC

The Trump administration is aggressively deregulating, impacting consumer protections and regulatory enforcement.
Regulatory agencies are experiencing significant reductions in their ability to protect consumers and workers.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'It's a bad deal': Union president warns federal workers against accepting offer

The Trump administration's proposal for federal workers is viewed as a potentially harmful deal by union leaders.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Donald Trump Has Launched a War Against the Working Class

The Trump administration's recent actions severely undermine civil rights protections for federal employees, particularly impacting LGBTQIA+ individuals.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

SEIU Joins Forces With AFL-CIO Ahead of New Trump Era

Labor unions are strategically combining forces to safeguard workers' rights against a potentially hostile federal administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

How Trump Is Gutting Regulatory Agencies Like the SEC, CFPB and EEOC

The Trump administration is aggressively deregulating, impacting consumer protections and regulatory enforcement.
Regulatory agencies are experiencing significant reductions in their ability to protect consumers and workers.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'It's a bad deal': Union president warns federal workers against accepting offer

The Trump administration's proposal for federal workers is viewed as a potentially harmful deal by union leaders.
more#trump-administration
#labor-relations
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Thousands of University of California healthcare, research employees vote to authorize strike

UC healthcare employees authorized a strike due to staffing shortages impacting patient care and research.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Thousands of University of California healthcare, research employees vote to authorize strike

UC healthcare employees authorized a strike due to staffing shortages impacting patient care and research.
more#labor-relations
#strike-action
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Domestic abuse advisors to strike 'indefinitely'

Domestic abuse support workers in Tower Hamlets are striking indefinitely due to proposed cuts that threaten the safety and support of survivors.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Domestic abuse advisors pause strike action

Strike action by Tower Hamlets domestic abuse support workers is paused to facilitate negotiations over proposed redundancies.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Strikes planned for 2025: Elizabeth line train drivers and taxi app drivers to walk out

Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee drivers are going on strike over pay and working conditions, affecting services across the UK.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Domestic abuse advisors to strike 'indefinitely'

Domestic abuse support workers in Tower Hamlets are striking indefinitely due to proposed cuts that threaten the safety and support of survivors.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London

Domestic abuse advisors pause strike action

Strike action by Tower Hamlets domestic abuse support workers is paused to facilitate negotiations over proposed redundancies.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Strikes planned for 2025: Elizabeth line train drivers and taxi app drivers to walk out

Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee drivers are going on strike over pay and working conditions, affecting services across the UK.
more#strike-action
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Siptu warns minister of further increases in bin-collection charges if Bord na Mona sale permitted

Concerns over the sale of Bord na Móna's recycling business and rising costs due to market consolidation are prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bord na Mona reaches deal to sell bin collection business that services 135,000 customers

Bord na Móna Recycling has been sold to KWD Recycling, ensuring worker conditions remain unchanged.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: 'Sustainable Delivery' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor's proposal aims to regulate delivery app companies for better worker protections and safety on roadways.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Vintage photos show how dangerous railways, mills, and other workplaces used to be

Railroad workers faced extreme dangers in early 1900s, with significant fatalities due to accidents and unsafe labor practices.
The Industrial Revolution brought women and children into labor-intensive textile jobs, reshaping their roles in society.
#labor-unions
fromThe Hill
4 months ago
Remote teams

US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work

Labor Department's return-to-office mandate is seen as a betrayal of worker rights and undermines flexible work arrangements.
fromAxios
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two powerful labor groups joining up ahead of the incoming Trump administration

SEIU's reunion with AFL-CIO aims to enhance labor power and organize for pro-labor policies.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Service workers union rejoins AFL-CIO ahead of Trump's inauguration

The SEIU's reunification with the AFL-CIO aims to strengthen labor's political influence and support for workers' rights during challenging times.
fromThe Hill
4 months ago
Remote teams

US Labor Department adopts an anti-labor policy against remote work

Labor Department's return-to-office mandate is seen as a betrayal of worker rights and undermines flexible work arrangements.
fromAxios
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two powerful labor groups joining up ahead of the incoming Trump administration

SEIU's reunion with AFL-CIO aims to enhance labor power and organize for pro-labor policies.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Service workers union rejoins AFL-CIO ahead of Trump's inauguration

The SEIU's reunification with the AFL-CIO aims to strengthen labor's political influence and support for workers' rights during challenging times.
more#labor-unions
#union-strike
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Ordering Canada Post workers back on the job, ending strike, 'an attack on labour, says CUPW leader | CBC News

The Canada Post strike ended after government intervention, leaving many workers frustrated and planning to challenge the decision.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

SF Hyatt Hotel union workers on strike to vote on ratifying tentative agreement for new contract

The Hyatt Hotel's union workers are voting to ratify a new contract that could end a nearly 90-day strike.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Ordering Canada Post workers back on the job, ending strike, 'an attack on labour, says CUPW leader | CBC News

The Canada Post strike ended after government intervention, leaving many workers frustrated and planning to challenge the decision.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

SF Hyatt Hotel union workers on strike to vote on ratifying tentative agreement for new contract

The Hyatt Hotel's union workers are voting to ratify a new contract that could end a nearly 90-day strike.
more#union-strike
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Amazon Workers Threaten Holiday Strike If Company Keeps Refusing to Bargain

Amazon workers are pushing for union recognition and collective bargaining amid rising tensions over wages and working conditions.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man arrested in the UAE after leaving negative Google review of his former employer set to spend Christmas in Dubai: report

Posting a negative review can have severe legal consequences abroad.
Craig Ballentine's case highlights issues surrounding worker rights and freedom of speech in the UAE.
fromEngadget
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

ZeniMax Online Studios workers form their own union

Workers at ZeniMax Online Studios have formed a union to push for improved workplace conditions, job security, and better pay.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The Billion-Dollar Adult Streaming Industry Is Fueled by Horrific Labor Abuses

Adult entertainment workers face systemic exploitation, prioritizing urgent issues over broader accountability of the industry.
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