Thousands of nurses vote to authorize strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital are considering a one-day strike due to unsafe working conditions, long patient wait times, under-resourced departments, and unfair wages.
Nurses at UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus concerned about having no AC
UCSF nurses are struggling with extreme heat in areas without air conditioning, impacting patient care and staff ability to perform effectively.
Thousands of nurses vote to authorize strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital are considering a one-day strike due to unsafe working conditions, long patient wait times, under-resourced departments, and unfair wages.
Nurses at UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus concerned about having no AC
UCSF nurses are struggling with extreme heat in areas without air conditioning, impacting patient care and staff ability to perform effectively.
More Boston hotel workers are on strike, this time indefinitely
Hotel workers are striking for better wages and working conditions despite hotels making significant profits.
UNITE HERE Local 26 is leading the strike impacting major Boston hotels.
About 10,000 major hotel chain workers are on strike in these eight cities
Housekeepers are pushing for daily cleaning services to manage overwhelming workloads and improve working conditions after pandemic-related changes.
Some hotel workers clean up 17 rooms each shift and are going on strike
Hotel workers are striking to demand better working conditions, wages, and a return to daily room cleaning after experiencing unmanageable workloads post-pandemic.
More Boston hotel workers are on strike, this time indefinitely
Hotel workers are striking for better wages and working conditions despite hotels making significant profits.
UNITE HERE Local 26 is leading the strike impacting major Boston hotels.
About 10,000 major hotel chain workers are on strike in these eight cities
Housekeepers are pushing for daily cleaning services to manage overwhelming workloads and improve working conditions after pandemic-related changes.
Some hotel workers clean up 17 rooms each shift and are going on strike
Hotel workers are striking to demand better working conditions, wages, and a return to daily room cleaning after experiencing unmanageable workloads post-pandemic.
Worked to the Bone, India's Doctors Fear for Their Safety, Too
Indian government hospitals expose doctors to dangerous conditions and inadequate security, leading to urgent calls for reform.
French farmers vow Paris 'siege' as tractor protest converges on capital
French farmers are launching protests in Paris to demand better working conditions and address grievances such as red tape and environmental policies.
The government plans to mobilize 15,000 police and paramilitary gendarmes to ensure that government buildings, airports, and the food market remain operational during the protests.
Worked to the Bone, India's Doctors Fear for Their Safety, Too
Indian government hospitals expose doctors to dangerous conditions and inadequate security, leading to urgent calls for reform.
French farmers vow Paris 'siege' as tractor protest converges on capital
French farmers are launching protests in Paris to demand better working conditions and address grievances such as red tape and environmental policies.
The government plans to mobilize 15,000 police and paramilitary gendarmes to ensure that government buildings, airports, and the food market remain operational during the protests.
Redbridge refuse workers are striking over poor conditions after failed negotiations with the council, exacerbated by unfair employment practices with their managing subsidiary.
Redbridge bin collectors to strike again
Workers in Redbridge, London, are set to strike over poor working conditions, facing disparities compared to council colleagues, leading to increased staff sickness.
Cockroaches 'all over the place' as they infest London bus seats
Bus drivers in London are facing issues with cockroach-infested buses, impacting their working conditions and safety.
Amazon Union Workers Join Forces With the Teamsters
Two prominent unions, Amazon Labor Union and International Brotherhood of Teamsters, collaborating to challenge Amazon for better wages and working conditions.
Silicon Valley deluged by health care workers' labor fights - San Jose Spotlight
Silicon Valley's healthcare workers are protesting for higher wages and better working conditions amidst labor disputes.
Amazon Union Workers Join Forces With the Teamsters
Two prominent unions, Amazon Labor Union and International Brotherhood of Teamsters, collaborating to challenge Amazon for better wages and working conditions.
Silicon Valley deluged by health care workers' labor fights - San Jose Spotlight
Silicon Valley's healthcare workers are protesting for higher wages and better working conditions amidst labor disputes.
Proposal for housing and mental health treatment for homeless approved with $6.4 billion funding
Certain establishments in California exempt from $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers
Greece introduces the six-day work week DW 06/21/2024
Labor regulations in Greece have become less strict after years of recession and austerity, leading to longer working hours and minimal compensation for workers.
Proposition 1 Narrowly Approved By Voters | KQED
Proposal for housing and mental health treatment for homeless approved with $6.4 billion funding
Certain establishments in California exempt from $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers
Greece introduces the six-day work week DW 06/21/2024
Labor regulations in Greece have become less strict after years of recession and austerity, leading to longer working hours and minimal compensation for workers.
Two worlds colliding': Berlin transport workers and climate activists unite over rights
Transport workers and climate activists collaborate for better working conditions and climate action.
The coordinated national strike in Germany aims for huge investments in the public transport sector.
Germany transport disrupted as bus, tram workers strike over pay, hours
Bus and tram stations across 80 cities in Germany are at a standstill as 90,000 public transport workers strike for improved working conditions.
A strike by security staff at 11 German airports resulted in 1,100 flight cancellations or delays.
Verdi is seeking improved working conditions, reduced working hours, and increased holiday entitlement.
German Airport Security Screeners' Walkout Grounds Flights
Security screeners in Germany went on a one-day strike, leading to canceled flights and significant delays.
The strike is part of a larger trend of labor actions in Germany, with workers demanding higher wages and better conditions.
Living in Germany: Why bus drivers are striking and fun ways to brush up on history
Transport workers in Germany are striking for better working conditions, including more rest time and extended holiday allowance.
The Verdi union members working in public transport in Germany are calling for improved conditions like extended rest periods and increased holiday days.
Why hundred of flights have been cancelled in Germany
Travelers stranded in Germany due to airport staff strikes.
Unions in Germany demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
Two worlds colliding': Berlin transport workers and climate activists unite over rights
Transport workers and climate activists collaborate for better working conditions and climate action.
The coordinated national strike in Germany aims for huge investments in the public transport sector.
Germany transport disrupted as bus, tram workers strike over pay, hours
Bus and tram stations across 80 cities in Germany are at a standstill as 90,000 public transport workers strike for improved working conditions.
A strike by security staff at 11 German airports resulted in 1,100 flight cancellations or delays.
Verdi is seeking improved working conditions, reduced working hours, and increased holiday entitlement.
German Airport Security Screeners' Walkout Grounds Flights
Security screeners in Germany went on a one-day strike, leading to canceled flights and significant delays.
The strike is part of a larger trend of labor actions in Germany, with workers demanding higher wages and better conditions.
Living in Germany: Why bus drivers are striking and fun ways to brush up on history
Transport workers in Germany are striking for better working conditions, including more rest time and extended holiday allowance.
The Verdi union members working in public transport in Germany are calling for improved conditions like extended rest periods and increased holiday days.
Why hundred of flights have been cancelled in Germany
Travelers stranded in Germany due to airport staff strikes.
Unions in Germany demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
Adjunct film professors at USC move to unionize: 'Enough is enough'
Adjunct professors at USC's film school are unionizing to demand higher pay, benefits, and better working conditions.
The union accuses the school of preventing adjunct professors from teaching more than one class to avoid providing benefits.
Approximately 75% of the film school faculty are adjunct professors specializing in various subjects.
Staff at the American Folk Art Museum vote unanimously to form a union
Staff at the American Folk Art Museum have voted to form a union, aiming to advocate for fair wages, better benefits, and sustainable working conditions.
UWS Barnes & Noble Workers Launch Unionization Effort: 'We Deserve Agency Over Our Working Conditions'
Workers at Upper West Side Barnes & Noble seek unionization for better working conditions.
Concerns at UWS location include job security, lack of structure, and favoritism by management.
Adjunct film professors at USC move to unionize: 'Enough is enough'
Adjunct professors at USC's film school are unionizing to demand higher pay, benefits, and better working conditions.
The union accuses the school of preventing adjunct professors from teaching more than one class to avoid providing benefits.
Approximately 75% of the film school faculty are adjunct professors specializing in various subjects.
Staff at the American Folk Art Museum vote unanimously to form a union
Staff at the American Folk Art Museum have voted to form a union, aiming to advocate for fair wages, better benefits, and sustainable working conditions.
UWS Barnes & Noble Workers Launch Unionization Effort: 'We Deserve Agency Over Our Working Conditions'
Workers at Upper West Side Barnes & Noble seek unionization for better working conditions.
Concerns at UWS location include job security, lack of structure, and favoritism by management.
Have Valentine's Day plans? You might have trouble getting an Uber
Uber and Lyft drivers are planning a strike on Valentine's Day in multiple cities to demand fair pay and better working conditions.
California gig law Proposition 22, which promised benefits to drivers, has proved difficult to access or insufficient.
Drivers are protesting poor wages and lack of transparency in how they are paid.
Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders strike on Valentine's Day
Food delivery drivers are planning to strike on Valentine's Day to demand better pay and working conditions.
The strike is expected to involve as many as 3,000 drivers and riders and will impact Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Stuart.com.
Howard Brown Health employees begin 2-day strike
Workers at Howard Brown Health clinics and Brown Elephant retail stores in Chicago have gone on strike, citing unfair labor practices.
The strike is expected to last two days and workers are calling for better treatment and improved working conditions.
Clinics will remain open during the strike and all patients with appointments will be seen.
Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits
Howard Brown Health workers are on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions.
The union is demanding a raise in the minimum hourly wage, affordable health insurance, and rights for the union in decision-making processes.
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats delivery riders confirm Valentine's Day strike is going ahead
Thousands of takeaway delivery drivers and riders are going on strike in London on Valentine's Day evening to demand better pay and working conditions.
Deliveroo riders, who are classified as freelancers, do not have the ability to form a union or receive benefits enjoyed by full-time employees.
Dozens of workers strike at brand new 500 million Amazon warehouse
Workers at Amazon's Birmingham fulfilment center are on strike over pay and working conditions.
The strike action is taking place on the anniversary of the first ever strike at a UK Amazon warehouse.
Have Valentine's Day plans? You might have trouble getting an Uber
Uber and Lyft drivers are planning a strike on Valentine's Day in multiple cities to demand fair pay and better working conditions.
California gig law Proposition 22, which promised benefits to drivers, has proved difficult to access or insufficient.
Drivers are protesting poor wages and lack of transparency in how they are paid.
Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders strike on Valentine's Day
Food delivery drivers are planning to strike on Valentine's Day to demand better pay and working conditions.
The strike is expected to involve as many as 3,000 drivers and riders and will impact Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, and Stuart.com.
Howard Brown Health employees begin 2-day strike
Workers at Howard Brown Health clinics and Brown Elephant retail stores in Chicago have gone on strike, citing unfair labor practices.
The strike is expected to last two days and workers are calling for better treatment and improved working conditions.
Clinics will remain open during the strike and all patients with appointments will be seen.
Howard Brown health care workers kick off 2-day strike for better pay, benefits
Howard Brown Health workers are on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions.
The union is demanding a raise in the minimum hourly wage, affordable health insurance, and rights for the union in decision-making processes.
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats delivery riders confirm Valentine's Day strike is going ahead
Thousands of takeaway delivery drivers and riders are going on strike in London on Valentine's Day evening to demand better pay and working conditions.
Deliveroo riders, who are classified as freelancers, do not have the ability to form a union or receive benefits enjoyed by full-time employees.
Dozens of workers strike at brand new 500 million Amazon warehouse
Workers at Amazon's Birmingham fulfilment center are on strike over pay and working conditions.
The strike action is taking place on the anniversary of the first ever strike at a UK Amazon warehouse.
"People don't quit bad jobs, they quit bad bosses": How journalists evaluate newsroom leadership
Journalism is often characterized by challenging working conditions and hostile audiences.
Good leadership in journalism is characterized by deep expertise in the core activity of the business.
Program improves workplace conditions for undocumented workers, advocates say
Pedro Manzanares, a worker at El Milagro tortilla factory, spoke up about unsafe working conditions and organized his co-workers to protest, leading to investigations into the company.
El Milagro has been fined for violations of state labor law and has faced scrutiny over working conditions.
As AI Destroys Search Results, Google Fires Workers in Charge of Improving It
Google is firing thousands of contractors responsible for improving its search engine as tech company layoffs in favor of AI continue.
A new study found that the quality of Google's search engine results has worsened in recent years, confirming claims of 'enshittifcation'.
Asda introduces four day working week trial as threatened strike postponed
Asda is trialing a four-day working week in an attempt to improve working conditions for its employees.
Last year, a major four-day week trial in the UK saw a significant reduction in stress and illness amongst participating companies.
Police officers stage Paris bus parade to press demands ahead of Olympics
Police officers in Paris are demanding better working conditions and pay ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
They are concerned about the lack of clarity and the strain it will put on the police force.
9 Wishes for the San Francisco Bay Area Restaurant Scene This Year
The restaurant industry in the San Francisco Bay Area hopes to thrive and not face challenges like the pandemic or rising menu prices in 2023.
Wishes for the industry include better working conditions for restaurant workers, lighter ABV cocktails, and more Filipino food.
Sex Work and Mental Health In Cultures Where Prostitution Is Legal - Sex and Psychology
Sex workers in countries where prostitution is illegal tend to experience higher rates of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Working conditions play a significant role in the mental health outcomes of sex workers, with those in private studios experiencing better outcomes compared to those working on the streets.
Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says
According to RCN, there is a growing number of nursing staff expressing suicidal thoughts due to intolerable working conditions and lack of support services.
176 members reported suicidal thoughts in the first 10 months of 2023, up from 89 cases in the same period in 2022.
RCN has called for greater investment in support services and research to address the mental health crisis among nursing staff.
Migrant worker sues UK farm after being underpaid and struggling to buy food'
A migrant fruit picker from Nepal is suing a British farm for underpayment and poor working conditions.
She is the first person on a seasonal worker visa to take legal action against a farm.
US civil society groups demand better conditions for AI workers | Computer Weekly
Unions and civil society groups write letter to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer regarding poor working conditions of data workers
Original letter called on tech companies to not exploit data workers and outlined their working conditions
Tech companies have allegedly failed to adequately respond to concerns
Growing number of nurses experiencing suicidal thoughts, RCN says
According to RCN, there is a growing number of nursing staff expressing suicidal thoughts due to intolerable working conditions and lack of support services.
176 members reported suicidal thoughts in the first 10 months of 2023, up from 89 cases in the same period in 2022.
RCN has called for greater investment in support services and research to address the mental health crisis among nursing staff.
Migrant worker sues UK farm after being underpaid and struggling to buy food'
A migrant fruit picker from Nepal is suing a British farm for underpayment and poor working conditions.
She is the first person on a seasonal worker visa to take legal action against a farm.
US civil society groups demand better conditions for AI workers | Computer Weekly
Unions and civil society groups write letter to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer regarding poor working conditions of data workers
Original letter called on tech companies to not exploit data workers and outlined their working conditions
Tech companies have allegedly failed to adequately respond to concerns