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fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago
Portland food

Photos: Portlanders Fill Pioneer Courthouse Square, Showing up for Workers on May Day 2025

Thousands in Portland gathered to celebrate May Day and protest the Trump administration's actions.
fromThe Local France
9 years ago
Paris food

Demos and flowers: What May 1st really means to the French

May Day in France combines relaxation and political activism, serving as both a holiday and a day for workers' rights demonstrations.
fromMission Local
3 days ago
San Francisco

Thousands come out for May Day march through the Mission

Workers united advocate for rights and solidarity across various social issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
US news

May Day Protests Are Expected to Mobilize Outcry Against Trump

Protests against President Trump's policies are expected nationwide, focusing on education cuts, workers' rights, and deportations.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'

Nationwide May Day protests are set to highlight opposition against the Trump administration's policies affecting workers and immigrants.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump Policies Draw Outrage at May Day Protests Across the U.S.

Massive May Day rallies were held nationwide against President Trump's policies, especially regarding workers' rights and democratic principles.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Photos: Portlanders Fill Pioneer Courthouse Square, Showing up for Workers on May Day 2025

Thousands in Portland gathered to celebrate May Day and protest the Trump administration's actions.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
9 years ago

Demos and flowers: What May 1st really means to the French

May Day in France combines relaxation and political activism, serving as both a holiday and a day for workers' rights demonstrations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

May Day Protests Are Expected to Mobilize Outcry Against Trump

Protests against President Trump's policies are expected nationwide, focusing on education cuts, workers' rights, and deportations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'

Nationwide May Day protests are set to highlight opposition against the Trump administration's policies affecting workers and immigrants.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Trump Policies Draw Outrage at May Day Protests Across the U.S.

Massive May Day rallies were held nationwide against President Trump's policies, especially regarding workers' rights and democratic principles.
more#may-day
#labour-day
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany updates: Thousands rally in Berlin for Labor Day DW 05/01/2025

Trade unions in Germany are rallying for higher wages and better working conditions on Labour Day.
fromeuronews
4 days ago
Europe news

Workers take to the streets as the world marks Labour Day

Labour Day's origins in Australia and the U.S. highlight its global impact on workers' rights.
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago
Germany news

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Demonstrations across Germany on Labour Day focused on union demands for better wages and conditions, featuring thousands of participants and emphasizing solidarity with various struggles.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany updates: Thousands rally in Berlin for Labor Day DW 05/01/2025

Trade unions in Germany are rallying for higher wages and better working conditions on Labour Day.
fromeuronews
4 days ago
Europe news

Workers take to the streets as the world marks Labour Day

Labour Day's origins in Australia and the U.S. highlight its global impact on workers' rights.
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago
Germany news

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Demonstrations across Germany on Labour Day focused on union demands for better wages and conditions, featuring thousands of participants and emphasizing solidarity with various struggles.
more#labour-day
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

This May Day, workers unite to make big polluters pay for climate damage

South Asia's informal workers unite to demand reparations from fossil fuel companies amidst growing climate injustice.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Opinion: California's battle over data privacy protections reaches a crossroads

The algorithm in scheduling can unfairly deprioritize workers, impacting their earnings without transparency.
California's proposed privacy regulations could significantly weaken protections against automated decisions affecting workers.
Key leaders in Californian privacy protections have departed, leading to shifts against consumer interests.
#strike
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
London politics

Birmingham City Council accused of 'taking money off workers to pay off their debt to the Government' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Unite union's strike in Birmingham is due to pay cuts by the council, exacerbating tensions over worker treatment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
NYC parents

Oakland teachers threaten May Day strike over financial documents related to budget cuts

Teachers in Oakland may strike over budget concerns and demand for transparency from the school district.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
London politics

Birmingham City Council accused of 'taking money off workers to pay off their debt to the Government' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Unite union's strike in Birmingham is due to pay cuts by the council, exacerbating tensions over worker treatment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
NYC parents

Oakland teachers threaten May Day strike over financial documents related to budget cuts

Teachers in Oakland may strike over budget concerns and demand for transparency from the school district.
more#strike
#labor-relations
SF politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Trump vowed to champion US workers - the reality has been a relentless assault

Trump's actions as president contradict his promises to US workers, favoring billionaires instead.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
LA Dodgers

Democrats in Congress warn cuts at top US labor watchdog will be catastrophic'

Cuts to the NLRB threaten workers' rights by weakening enforcement and chilling union organizing.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Business

Philadelphia Whole Foods workers just unionized-just as Trump made it harder for them to get a contract

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia voted to unionize, the first store in the Amazon chain to do so, despite setbacks from the Trump administration.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

The strike was our last resort': VTA union has lost its leverage to push for new contract, president says

The union feels it has lost leverage in contract negotiations after being ordered back to work by a judge, highlighting workers' frustration and fear.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Donald Trump Is Shuttering a Little-Known Labor-Management Agency That Supports Collective Bargaining

Trump's actions threaten the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, crucial for collective bargaining, contrasting his claims of supporting working people.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Trump vowed to champion US workers - the reality has been a relentless assault

Trump's actions as president contradict his promises to US workers, favoring billionaires instead.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
LA Dodgers

Democrats in Congress warn cuts at top US labor watchdog will be catastrophic'

Cuts to the NLRB threaten workers' rights by weakening enforcement and chilling union organizing.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Business

Philadelphia Whole Foods workers just unionized-just as Trump made it harder for them to get a contract

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia voted to unionize, the first store in the Amazon chain to do so, despite setbacks from the Trump administration.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

The strike was our last resort': VTA union has lost its leverage to push for new contract, president says

The union feels it has lost leverage in contract negotiations after being ordered back to work by a judge, highlighting workers' frustration and fear.
more#labor-relations
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK unions welcome moves to bolster workers' rights bill

Labour's workers' rights bill advances with significant protections, facing final vote after union and business negotiations, marking a historic enhancement of worker protections.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Unions warn hundreds of thousands stuck' on zero-hours contracts

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism and labor rights reforms, emphasizing the importance of protecting workers against exploitative practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Angela Rayner insists workers' rights package is ringfenced

Labour's proposed workers' rights reforms aim to enhance protections and stimulate economic growth, despite business pushback.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Bad news for Labour and its attacks on Reform's policies they're unlikely to work | Sophie Stowers

The political landscape is shifting as Labour MPs challenge Reform UK's stance on workers' rights and economic policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Fathers betrayed' by Labour workers' rights bill, say paternity leave campaigners

Labour's workers' rights bill lacks day one statutory pay for paternity leave, disappointing campaigners and new fathers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour urged to defend workers' rights bill as poll shows huge public support

Labour is urged to defend worker's rights expansion due to public support and union backing, especially against Conservative and Reform criticism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK unions welcome moves to bolster workers' rights bill

Labour's workers' rights bill advances with significant protections, facing final vote after union and business negotiations, marking a historic enhancement of worker protections.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Unions warn hundreds of thousands stuck' on zero-hours contracts

The Independent advocates for accessible journalism and labor rights reforms, emphasizing the importance of protecting workers against exploitative practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Angela Rayner insists workers' rights package is ringfenced

Labour's proposed workers' rights reforms aim to enhance protections and stimulate economic growth, despite business pushback.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Bad news for Labour and its attacks on Reform's policies they're unlikely to work | Sophie Stowers

The political landscape is shifting as Labour MPs challenge Reform UK's stance on workers' rights and economic policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Fathers betrayed' by Labour workers' rights bill, say paternity leave campaigners

Labour's workers' rights bill lacks day one statutory pay for paternity leave, disappointing campaigners and new fathers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour urged to defend workers' rights bill as poll shows huge public support

Labour is urged to defend worker's rights expansion due to public support and union backing, especially against Conservative and Reform criticism.
more#labour-party
#starbucks
Coffee
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Starbucks union rejects company's proposal for 2% annual raise guarantee

Starbucks union delegates rejected the company's contract proposal, citing insufficient wage increases and lack of guaranteed work hours.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
Coffee

Starbucks is updating its dress code for baristas

Starbucks is updating its uniform policy to improve brand familiarity and address declining sales.
Coffee
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Starbucks union rejects company's proposal for 2% annual raise guarantee

Starbucks union delegates rejected the company's contract proposal, citing insufficient wage increases and lack of guaranteed work hours.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
Coffee

Starbucks is updating its dress code for baristas

Starbucks is updating its uniform policy to improve brand familiarity and address declining sales.
more#starbucks
#uk-politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage is a political fraud cosplaying' as working-class champion, TUC chief says

Nigel Farage is accused of political fraud, manipulating working-class concerns to gain electoral support.
Senior union leader warns voters against Farage's insincerity in addressing workers' issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Labour MPs call for government to support four-day working week

The call for a four-day working week could reshape labor rights and productivity in the UK, enhancing work-life balance and efficiency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Nigel Farage is a political fraud cosplaying' as working-class champion, TUC chief says

Nigel Farage is accused of political fraud, manipulating working-class concerns to gain electoral support.
Senior union leader warns voters against Farage's insincerity in addressing workers' issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Labour MPs call for government to support four-day working week

The call for a four-day working week could reshape labor rights and productivity in the UK, enhancing work-life balance and efficiency.
more#uk-politics
#labor-movement
Washington Nationals
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Is Fumbling the NLRB. But Amazon Workers Can Still Build Momentum.

Amazon workers nationwide, including in California, went on strike demanding recognition of their union amid ongoing refusal by the company to negotiate.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Amazon Is Taking Its Union-Busting to New Heights

Amazon workers at RDU1 are voting on union representation amidst intensified union-busting efforts by the company.
The CAUSE union movement is driven by worker concerns over safety and rights violations.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
NYC politics

Buffalo Is a Union Town - But for Hotel Workers, Union-Busting Runs Rampant

Hyatt workers in Buffalo are uniting to fight for better treatment, pay, and respect, particularly highlighting the concerns of immigrant workers.
Washington Nationals
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Is Fumbling the NLRB. But Amazon Workers Can Still Build Momentum.

Amazon workers nationwide, including in California, went on strike demanding recognition of their union amid ongoing refusal by the company to negotiate.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Amazon Is Taking Its Union-Busting to New Heights

Amazon workers at RDU1 are voting on union representation amidst intensified union-busting efforts by the company.
The CAUSE union movement is driven by worker concerns over safety and rights violations.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
NYC politics

Buffalo Is a Union Town - But for Hotel Workers, Union-Busting Runs Rampant

Hyatt workers in Buffalo are uniting to fight for better treatment, pay, and respect, particularly highlighting the concerns of immigrant workers.
more#labor-movement
#immigration
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

What to know if immigration agents show up at your house or business

Businesses are taking steps to protect undocumented workers by implementing 'Employees only' signs to limit access for immigration agents.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
1 week ago

Federal immigration agents detain day laborers in a California Home Depot parking lot, activists say

Border Patrol detained 15-20 day laborers at a Home Depot in Pomona, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and workers' rights.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

What to know if immigration agents show up at your house or business

Businesses are taking steps to protect undocumented workers by implementing 'Employees only' signs to limit access for immigration agents.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
1 week ago

Federal immigration agents detain day laborers in a California Home Depot parking lot, activists say

Border Patrol detained 15-20 day laborers at a Home Depot in Pomona, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and workers' rights.
more#immigration
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US Elections

Laid-off workers are struggling to access unemployment benefits

Tariffs could lead to job losses and rising unemployment, stressing inadequate unemployment insurance programs.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Coal miners lose safety nets as black lung programs collapse under Trump

Government funding cuts threaten safety programs for coal miners diagnosed with black lung, potentially exacerbating health risks.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Silicon Valley food

Can China Fight Deflation and Trump's Tariffs at the Same Time?

China's workers face increasing financial insecurity as deflation erodes earnings and job stability.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Business groups urge changes to workers' rights bill

UK business groups urge urgent changes to the Employment Rights Bill to prevent damage to growth and employment.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Teacher awarded five-figure payout after pupil threw laptop at her head

Teachers are receiving significant settlements for injuries and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of workplace safety in education.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Gatwick airport strikes to go ahead as workers reject latest offer

Workers at Gatwick Airport will strike after rejecting a last-minute deal, citing unpaid pensions and poor working conditions.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Remembering Joseph Grodin, former California Supreme Court justice

Joseph Grodin, a tireless advocate for workers' rights and opponent of the death penalty, passed away at 94, leaving a lasting legacy in California's legal system.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Lays Out His Plan to Uplift the City's Workers

Brad Lander proposes a workers' rights platform that emphasizes job stability and wage increases to tackle affordability issues in New York City.
NYC startup
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

City's Delivery Workers Still Fighting for Reforms, Despite New Minimum Wage

Delivery workers in New York City demand improved conditions, including wages and transparency.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Lays Out His Plan to Uplift the City's Workers

Brad Lander proposes a workers' rights platform that emphasizes job stability and wage increases to tackle affordability issues in New York City.
NYC startup
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

City's Delivery Workers Still Fighting for Reforms, Despite New Minimum Wage

Delivery workers in New York City demand improved conditions, including wages and transparency.
more#new-york-city
#employment-law
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Retirement

Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under changes to employment law

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 allows employees to work until the State Pension Age of 66 regardless of contractual retirement ages.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
Retirement

Fire and rehire: the risks and alternatives

Fire and rehire involves dismissing employees only to rehire them under worse conditions, raising ethical concerns and legal implications.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under minister's plan

The Bill enables workers to stay employed until the State pension begins, addressing mandatory retirement at 65.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Retirement

Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under changes to employment law

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 allows employees to work until the State Pension Age of 66 regardless of contractual retirement ages.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago
Retirement

Fire and rehire: the risks and alternatives

Fire and rehire involves dismissing employees only to rehire them under worse conditions, raising ethical concerns and legal implications.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under minister's plan

The Bill enables workers to stay employed until the State pension begins, addressing mandatory retirement at 65.
more#employment-law
#union-negotiations
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Costco raises pay above $30 an hour for many, as Teamsters threatens strike

Costco is raising wages above $30 an hour to address union pressure before contract negotiations.
fromCardplayer
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

Union Workers At Caesars Southern Indiana Vote To Authorize A Strike

Casino workers at Caesars Southern Indiana authorized a strike after stalled contract negotiations, indicating potential labor standoff.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Costco raises pay above $30 an hour for many, as Teamsters threatens strike

Costco is raising wages above $30 an hour to address union pressure before contract negotiations.
fromCardplayer
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

Union Workers At Caesars Southern Indiana Vote To Authorize A Strike

Casino workers at Caesars Southern Indiana authorized a strike after stalled contract negotiations, indicating potential labor standoff.
more#union-negotiations
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
UK news

Spanish mine explosion kills five workers, injures four

Mining companies are being accused of inadequate safety measures following a deadly blast in Asturias, Spain, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Santa Clara County Raises Trans Flag

Santa Clara's trans flag will fly year-round, symbolizing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Berkeley's Urban Ore workers strike over pay issues, affecting cooperative ownership plans.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
Portland food

Workers at Berkeley's Urban Ore salvage shop begin open-ended strike

Unionized workers at Urban Ore initiated an open-ended strike over alleged unfair labor practices by the company.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Industrywide Video Game Union Announced, Open To Anyone In The Business

The Communications Workers of America has launched a new labor union for video game professionals to unite workers and advocate for their rights.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Host Confronts Democratic Senator on A**hole' Musk Tweet: Is That the Best Way to Communicate?'

Sen. Tina Smith defends her critical tweets about billionaire bosses like Elon Musk, emphasizing the need for urgency and support for workers.
#industrial-action
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Bin collection workers vote 95pc for industrial action over sale of Bord na Mona Recycling

Union members at Bord na Móna Recycling are prepared to strike over concerns for terms of employment following the company's impending sale.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
London politics

'Shocking' that Bord na Mona will not reveal sale price for bin collection business, Union writes in letter to Opposition

Bord na Móna's sale of a public asset to KWD Recycling raises concerns about non-disclosure agreements and implications for workers' rights.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Bin collection workers vote 95pc for industrial action over sale of Bord na Mona Recycling

Union members at Bord na Móna Recycling are prepared to strike over concerns for terms of employment following the company's impending sale.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
London politics

'Shocking' that Bord na Mona will not reveal sale price for bin collection business, Union writes in letter to Opposition

Bord na Móna's sale of a public asset to KWD Recycling raises concerns about non-disclosure agreements and implications for workers' rights.
more#industrial-action
Film
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Mickey 17 is a big middle finger to space-obsessed strongmen

Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 tackles workers' rights through dark comedy and timely social commentary in a turbulent political landscape.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Britain's biggest unions call for much closer UK-EU ties amid volatile' global economy

UK trade unions are advocating for closer ties with the EU to address a volatile global economy.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

DoorDash will pay $16.8 million to New York delivery workers after misusing their tips

DoorDash will pay $16.8 million in restitution to delivery workers for improperly using tips under a deceptive pay model.
Left-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump's Labor Department nominee has union support. How much power would she actually have?

Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, faces skepticism regarding her ability to support workers' rights under a spending cut agenda.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Heathrow BA cleaners to strike over low wages as airport unveils huge expansion

Cleaners at British Airways' offices are striking for higher wages due to poverty-level pay, forcing staff to rely on food banks.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Public urged to stay away from three major London museums for a month as staff go on strike

Security guards at major London museums are striking for improved pay and conditions, urging the public to avoid museums during this period.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bangladesh: Trains canceled as staff strike over benefits DW 01/28/2025

Bangladesh's railway staff initiated an indefinite strike demanding higher pensions, disrupting train services and stranding thousands of passengers across the country.
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