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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Contributor: The heat-safety law isn't enough. Farmworkers are still dying every summer

California's heat regulations for farmworkers remain inadequately enforced 20 years after their creation, resulting in continued fatalities due to extreme heat.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Ivy faces legal challenge from waiter over share of tips and service charges

Under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, 100% of service charges collected in a venue must be shared among workers in a fair and transparent way, and employees have the right to know how tips are allocated and distributed.
London
#rei
fromPrivacy International
1 week ago

Why Privacy Matters to Workers

Privacy is essential to protecting the dignity, autonomy, and rights of workers. Surveillance tools track everything from keystrokes to facial expressions, even time spent on bathroom breaks.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California cannabis firm raided by ICE unveils big labor changes to avoid a repeat

Glass House Brands is revamping labor practices to prevent legal issues following a major immigration raid.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Nearly 3,200 Boeing workers who build fighter jets are now on strike

Boeing workers initiated a strike after rejecting a proposed labor agreement, highlighting their demands for better job security and recognition.
from7NEWS
2 weeks ago

Working from home could soon be a legal right for millions of Aussies

Victoria plans to establish a legal right to work from home for all public and private employees.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-ed | It'stime for Mayor Adams to payEMS workerswhat they deserve | amNewYork

Emergency Medical Services workers are undervalued and underpaid, facing significant pay disparities that the city must address urgently.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Safeway workers prepare for strikes in Northern California this weekend

The union is fighting for dignity and respect, stating, 'This fight is about dignity and respect for the workers who kept our communities going.'
US politics
fromUNILAD Tech
3 weeks ago

Certain workers could be asked to work '996' schedule as US startups adopt controversial strategy

Jack Ma called the 996 working schedule a 'huge blessing' for workers, stating that many people lack the opportunity to work such hours. He claimed that if one doesn't work 996 while young, when will they do it?
Remote teams
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

New Bill Would Block Apps From Deactivating Workers Without Cause - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery app companies must inform workers about reasons for account lockouts and deactivations as per new legislation.
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Barcelona's museum shut down by strike

The Museum of Forbidden Art in Barcelona closed due to internal labor disputes, not external pressures.
#labor-strike
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
US politics

Southern California trash pileup spreads as workers stand with East Coast strikers

Republic Services workers represented by the Teamsters have been on strike since July 1, affecting trash collection services nationwide.
Beer
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

Here's why it might be hard to find your favorite beers in NYC starting this week

Unionized NYC delivery workers are on strike, impacting availability of popular beer brands.
Beer
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

Here's why it might be hard to find your favorite beers in NYC starting this week

Unionized NYC delivery workers are on strike, impacting availability of popular beer brands.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Amazon Flex workers' schedules aren't so flexible after all, new report suggests

"The app lockouts are really preventing Flex drivers from being free to choose when they want to work," said Maya Pinto, senior researcher and policy analyst at NELP.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Something stinks in Philadelphia and it's not just the uncollected garbage | Arwa Mahdawi

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.
US politics
#immigration
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
US politics

California Republicans ask President Trump to focus immigration efforts on violent criminals' rather than non-criminal migrants'

fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
US politics

California Republicans ask President Trump to focus immigration efforts on violent criminals' rather than non-criminal migrants'

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

New law that aims to protect Ontario gig workers falls short, critics say | CBC News

New legislation in Ontario mandates minimum wage protections for digital platform workers but is criticized as inadequate.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK food delivery companies increase checks on illegal workers

The UK’s three largest food delivery firms have committed to using advanced security measures, including facial verification, to combat illegal working and protect legal workers.
Food & drink
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

DHL Express Canada strike, lockout to end after workers ratify new agreement, union says | CBC News

DHL Express Canada workers ratified a new agreement ending a lockout and strike, featuring substantial wage and benefit increases.
#unionization
from48 hills
1 month ago
East Bay food

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

from48 hills
1 month ago
East Bay food

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

#grubhub
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC startup

Small 'Wonder': Delivery Workers Protest Deactivations By New Food App Power Player - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
NYC startup

Small 'Wonder': Delivery Workers Protest Deactivations By New Food App Power Player - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Sutton seafood wholesaler named and shamed for NOT paying minimum wage

Over 518 UK employers owe workers £7.4 million, with penalties for underpayment enforced by HMRC.
Government focuses on protecting workers' rights and supporting fair wages.
#ai
#labor-movement
Fashion & style
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers

Fashion brands are failing to consider workers' welfare in climate commitments, raising concerns about greenwashing and the need for a Just Transition.
#gig-economy
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London startup

Uber and other private hire drivers to log off apps for global strike

Private hire drivers are striking globally for better pay and protections due to poor working conditions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
London startup

App drivers to disrupt Heathrow on 1 May in global strike over pay and conditions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Private hire drivers at Heathrow are striking for fair pay and improved conditions on May 1, coinciding with International Workers Day.
#wage-theft
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News

SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Santa Clara County to prosecute adult care homeowners for wage theft - San Jose Spotlight

Many caretakers in residential care facilities face exploitation and wage theft, highlighting the need for better oversight and accountability.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tskaltubo, Stalin's spa resort: the decay of a Soviet past in Georgia

The Soviet Union prioritized workers' rights to rest through guaranteed paid vacations and the establishment of health-focused sanatoriums.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

A Generation of Injustice at Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods faces a lawsuit from former employees for inadequate Covid-19 safety measures, leading to illness and many deaths.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Staff at Bord na Mona bin collection service to go on strike this month over planned sale

Siptu members rejected a proposal, leading to an escalating strike against the privatization of Bord na Móna Recycling, crucial for worker protections.
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NY retail worker safety law takes effect this week. Here's what it does.

Gov. Kathy Hochul affirmed the legislation aims to strengthen safety for retail workers, emphasizing on their right to work without fear.
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Josh Hawley and the Republican Effort to Love Labor

New labor law proposal seeks to enhance workers' rights but faces challenges in a Republican-controlled Congress.
Senator Josh Hawley aims for pro-worker reforms amid a tarnished reputation from January 6th events.
fromFatherly
2 months ago

Paid Leave Is the Workplace Equalizer That Americans Deserve

The U.S. is the only wealthy nation without federally mandated paid leave, affecting millions of workers.
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides unpaid leave but fails to cover a significant portion of American workers.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Close to 300 jobs will be lost in Limerick as health tech company Carelon announces closure

Carelon is ceasing operations, impacting 300 workers, prompting urgent clarity on redundancy and redeployment.
Los Angeles
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Los Angeles Passes US's Highest Minimum Wage as Labor Prepares for 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles passes a law setting minimum wage for hotel and airport workers at $30 per hour by 2028, the highest in the U.S.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Human Workforce Behind AI Wants a Union

Levario's transition from education to tech highlights the challenges faced by contractors in tech companies.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Hundreds of unionized workers at WSIB walk off job in Toronto as union calls for better offer | CBC News

The union is pushing for a meaningful offer on critical issues such as workload, wages and workplace culture, which they believe the WSIB has neglected.
Toronto startup
#urban-ore
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Democrats let 'no tax on tips' pass the Senate. That doesn't mean they actually back Trump's campaign promise.

Bipartisan support for the "No Tax on Tips" bill emerged unexpectedly, with concerns about fairness and the tip economy raised by some Democrats.
Portland food
from48 hills
3 months ago

'The Pacific Circuit' chronicles tech vs. global democracy-without ever leaving Oakland - 48 hills

Madrigal's work emphasizes community solidarity and labor history through the lens of Oakland's evolution and leadership.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Dozens of UC Workers, Labor Leaders Arrested While Protesting Understaffing, Unfair Wages | KQED

Demonstrators staged a sit-in at UC Regents meeting, demanding fair wages and staffing for UC laborers, resulting in arrests.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Starbucks baristas are striking to protest the coffee chain's new black-shirts-only dress code

Starbucks workers are protesting the new dress code, claiming it imposes unnecessary costs during a difficult financial period.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Blended working too important to be left to 'whims' of department chiefs, civil servants' union told

What we don't want and can't sustain is what happened in the Department of Social Protection recently where the department unilaterally changed its blended working policy without any recourse to engagement or discussion with either the association or our colleagues in Fórsa.
EU data protection
fromEater Portland
3 months ago

Inside the Worker Walkout That Shut Down Portland's Beloved Shoofly Vegan Bakery

Shoofly Vegan Bakery and Cafe's workers staged a walkout due to delayed paychecks and dissatisfaction with the new ownership.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months 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.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

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

Aida Valdivia stated, "Having to do the hunger strike was a more escalated effort on our part to let them know that we are serious, especially if we are willing to sacrifice."
Mental health
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