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Business

Claims that British unions harm economic growth have one tiny flaw. They're 100% wrong | Larry Elliott

Profiteering and corporate power have led to significant disparity in wealth distribution, as companies prioritize profit margins over fair wages for workers. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

6 days ago

Marketing

Are Advertising and Marketing on the Brink of a Union Wave? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Mainstream media unions highly established, while sections like advertising and PR remain nonunion. New potential for unionization in overlooked sectors like advertising and PR. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

4 days ago

New York City

Poilievre takes no position on hybrid work for federal public servants

Pierre Poilievre is ambiguous on the issue of public servants working three days in office.

The federal government's move to increase on-site work for public servants is causing tension with unions.

Remote work is seen as a critical aspect of workers' rights in Canada for improving work-life balance and other benefits. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

East Bay food

Photos: May Day Gaza protests sweep the Bay Area

Protests in the Bay Area on May Day showed solidarity with workers and Palestinians. [ more ]

Mission Local

2 weeks ago

Mission District

May Day rally brings out hundreds to Mission in solidarity with Palestine

Workers at 24th and Mission plaza celebrated May Day, emphasizing solidarity with Palestine and denouncing Israel's military aid. [ more ]

Kqed

3 weeks ago

California

Is California Headed For Another Tax Revolt? | KQED

California may face a significant tax battle in November, reminiscent of Proposition 13. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

5 months ago

UK politics

Unions must resist the Tories' new anti-strike laws even if that means breaking the law ourselves | Sharon Graham

British government launching attack on trade union rights.

Minimum service levels regulations will create hostile environments for both employers and workers. [ more ]

BBC Sport

6 months ago

Soccer (FIFA)

'Workers' rights inaction taints World Cup legacy'

Amnesty International claims that Qatar and FIFA's inaction on workers' rights is harming the legacy of the 2022 World Cup.

The human rights group says that progress on workers' rights has stalled and abuses continue to occur.

Qatar's government insists that the World Cup has accelerated labor reforms and created a lasting legacy. [ more ]

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