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Agriculture
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Union workers win their beef: New labor contract sealed at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants | Fortune

Workers at JBS USA's Swift Beef Co. plant reached an agreement after a three-week strike, securing wage increases and improved health care.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.
Higher education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Fleming, St. Lawrence College union workers 'blindsided' by decision to merge | CBC Accessibility

The merger of Fleming College and St. Lawrence College was unexpected for staff and attributed to provincial underfunding in education.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement days before threatened strike

A tentative agreement has been reached between Los Angeles school officials and the teachers union, potentially averting a planned strike.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
UK news
#nfl
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. unions pledge to fight 'every one' of layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie

Public sector unions oppose layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie, emphasizing the importance of city workers for San Francisco's recovery.
#fair-work-agency
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

The government aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new Fair Work Agency in protecting workers' rights.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

The government aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the new Fair Work Agency in protecting workers' rights.
#mlb
Canada news
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Man Lights 1.2 Million Square Foot Warehouse on Fire for Not Paying Him Enough

Workers face stagnant wages while living costs rise, leading to extreme actions like arson in frustration.
#workplace-conflict
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

One of My Employees Showed Up at Her Colleague's House Unannounced. What Followed Has Led to a Total Meltdown of My Office.

Workplace conflicts can severely impact office functionality, requiring careful management to retain valuable employees and address performance issues.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

One of My Employees Showed Up at Her Colleague's House Unannounced. What Followed Has Led to a Total Meltdown of My Office.

Workplace conflicts can severely impact office functionality, requiring careful management to retain valuable employees and address performance issues.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

LAUSD strike: Here is where negotiations stand

Three major unions representing 70,000 LAUSD employees are negotiating to prevent a strike that could shut down all schools.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
#amazon
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Good Morning, News: PCC Strike Ends, TSA Workers Finally Get Paid, and a Hospital Forced a Woman to Appear in Virtual Court While in Labor

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community enrichment and cultural coverage.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Three unions unite in massive LAUSD strike threat: What's at stake for workers, families

"This type of alliance is very rare and it greatly enhances the bargaining power of all three unions. The potential downside is that it obligates each of them to stay out even if their own needs are met, but if they maintain solidarity, they will put the district in a much more difficult position."
Education
#portland-community-college
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
#flexible-work
fromAbc
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Remote teams
fromAbc
2 weeks ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

Negotiating For Flexible Work Is Key As Return To Office Mandates Rise

Flexible work is often granted unevenly through individual negotiations, producing power- and bias-driven disparities in access and outcomes.
Education
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Teachers warn of industrial action 'firestorm' over pay as AI fears and funding rows dominate conferences

Primary school teachers in Ireland may strike this autumn over unpaid wages and demands for higher pay due to inflation.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead

The government has withdrawn an offer of creating 1,000 more doctor training posts in England after the British Medical Association (BMA) refused to call off a six-day strike next week. The extra posts were part of a wider package of measures put forward by ministers earlier this year to resolve the long-running dispute with resident doctors.
UK politics
Law
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Unite fined 265k over bin strike protests

Unite union fined £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction during Birmingham's bin strike, with additional £170,000 interim payment ordered for council legal costs.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
#labor-department
World news
fromHR Brew
1 month ago

World of HR: Employers and governments in Asia promote alternative work arrangements amid oil crisis

Asian nations with limited oil reserves are implementing proactive energy conservation measures across government and business sectors to mitigate impacts of oil supply disruptions from regional conflict.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

NYU faculty strike paused as tentative agreement reached

Union leaders instructed faculty to return to work on Wednesday after securing 'most of the things they were fighting for' in a tentative agreement with the university.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Made a mistake at work? Here's how to fix it in three easy steps

To successfully repair after a mistake, you need to acknowledge and name the mistake, validate the other person's feelings and viewpoint, and create a plan for the specific actions you will take to prevent this mistake from occurring again.
Careers
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Lux labor: Hundreds of workers from Midtown's luxury residential buildings rally in demand of fair contracts

Workers at three luxury Manhattan condo buildings are rallying for union contracts covering wages, benefits, and pensions after two years of stalled negotiations with building management.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
4 weeks ago

Aussie IT worker loses job and legal battle after being caught logging on for just 10 minutes

An IT worker lost his unfair dismissal case after evidence showed he falsified timesheets, logging in for minimal time while claiming full 7.5-hour shifts.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Top college football programs are exceeding spending caps, challenging the stability of the House settlement designed to ensure competitive balance.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Union proposes 100% remote work as California state workers resume negotiations

California state worker unions are negotiating with labor officials over Gov. Newsom's July return-to-office mandate requiring four days weekly in-office work, with unions demanding full telework options and free parking.
Los Angeles Rams
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

USL emails players about union resignation procedures as strike looms

The USL sent players instructions on crossing picket lines and resigning from the union after the USLPA authorized a strike over a stalled labor agreement.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Speaking Up at Work: The Price for Rocking the Boat

Speaking up at work requires courage and carries risks, yet thoughtful employee voice helps organizations innovate and course-correct by bridging knowledge gaps between management and staff.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Union tries to seize control of works council at Tesla's German factory

IG Metall union seeks control of Tesla's Berlin gigafactory works council in a clash between German worker protections and Tesla's management approach.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Fair Labor

Decent work—encompassing safety, fair hours, adequate pay, healthcare access, and alignment with personal values—is essential for mental and physical health, while its absence creates chronic stress and undermines overall well-being.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

What UC grad students and professional staff could get in deals struck by unions

UC graduate student workers and professional staff secured tentative agreements including strong international worker protections, 3-6% annual pay raises, and a $400,000 legal fund for visa-related support.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Just one complaint to tribunal on remote working rights has been successful since new laws came in, review says

Less than half of employees know they have a legal right to request remote work, with only one tribunal complaint succeeding since 2024 legislation began.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More exploitation, fewer rights': Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws

Argentina's senate prepares to approve labour law reforms that weaken unions, extend working hours to 12, cut severance pay, and allow direct employer-employee negotiations, despite concerns about rising informal employment and job losses.
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

University of California unions reach deal, avoiding potential statewide strike

I think it's really a best case scenario. What I can say is that it was evident that the picket that we held on Thursday was absolutely instrumental in getting us over the finish line. The unions, which are units of the United Auto Workers, represent academic student employees, student services and advising professionals, as well as research and public service professionals across the U.C. system.
Higher education
#workplace-safety
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Ask For Flexible Work, Even If Your Company Enforces An RTO

Employees should reframe flexible work requests as strategic business discussions rather than personal favors, emphasizing productivity gains and cost savings for employers.
US news
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Lea Landis Settles With Directors Guild Health Plan

Lea Landis reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit alleging she was discriminated against and fired for objecting to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
#layoffs
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Officer who ran pizza company on sick leave fired

well enough to work but not well enough to serve the public in any capacity
Miscellaneous
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

11 Ways for Managers to Address Anger in the Workplace

Managers should learn to recognize, prevent, and manage both overt and passive-aggressive anger by addressing unrealistic expectations and regulating body and thoughts.
Canada news
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

Union president says 'a strike vote on remote work' could be coming

Federal government requires public servants back in office four days weekly, provoking union outrage and potential strike votes amid simultaneous job-cut announcements.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

GMB union faces claims of bullying in industrial disputes from rival union leader

GMB officials are accused of bullying TSSA leader Maryam Eslamdoust, causing significant stress and prompting formal complaints and bans.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

New York Attorney General says NLRB has lost its independence' in Amazon case | amNewYork

New York says the NLRB lost independence after a presidential firing left it without quorum, fueling legal conflict over state enforcement of federal labor law.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited

But beyond their sky-high resale price, the viral collectibles may come with a steep humanitarian cost as well. As The Guardian reports, New York-based labor rights group China Labor Watch (CLW) has accused the toys' maker, Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart, of employing 16- and 17-year-olds without offering them the necessary labor protections required by Chinese law. The group also alleges that these young workers aren't given adequate health and safety training, among other labor rights violations at the company's factory in Jiangxi province.
World news
fromBustle
1 month ago

The Office Romance Is Making A Comeback - And HR Is Surprisingly Chill

Laura and Todd, both journalists, had been out for an evening of drinks with colleagues following a particularly horrific day covering the news. Gradually, the herd had thinned out until it was just the two of them, alone at the bar near 3 a.m. with a sudden weight of sexual tension between them. They'd worked together for a couple of years at this point, and each had emerged from a relationship in their early 30s to be newly single.
Relationships
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trade Unions Alarmed by Robots Designed to Do Blue Collar Work

When past generations imagined the best version of the future, it was one of leisure. Advertisements, cartoonists, and pulp novelists dared us to dream of a world where the spoils of industrial development were shared with all: robot butlers, transit by pneumatic tube, and more familiar tropes. These developments, it seemed, would make our lives more convenient, more secure, and - dare we say - more abundant.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council workers to vote over possible pay strike

About 1,000 Unite members working on housing maintenance across several English councils will vote on strike action after rejecting a 3.2% pay offer.
fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
2 months ago

Getting Ready for Gameday: California's Labor Commissioner vs. Employers

DLSE Investigations and Enforcement Employers doing business in California are well aware of the DLSE, aka the Labor Commissioner's Office, which, among other things, investigates wage and hour practices and adjudicates employees' wage theft claims. With Superbowl LX on our minds, we thought it appropriate to take a time out for a recap of the 2025 DLSE season's expansive impact on employers.
Law
Canada news
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

'Nothing is off the table': PSAC threatens 'legal action' over new office mandate for public servants

PSAC says the federal government's order to require most public servants to work four days in-office weekly constitutes grounds for legal action.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Workers at London councils to be balloted on pay strike

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: The way the LGA has conducted pay negotiations has been nothing short of a disgrace. Craft workers who do difficult and highly skilled jobs deserve better than the LGA playing politics with their livelihoods and imposing a poor pay offer without negotiations. They will have Unite's full backing throughout this dispute which is of the LGA's own making.
UK politics
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Workers' rights reforms prompt a third of employers to curb hiring

Over one-third of UK employers plan to cut permanent hiring and most expect increased workplace disputes after the Employment Rights Act introduces expanded worker protections.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Keeps Asking Me to Dock Money From My Own Paycheck. The Reasoning is Absurd.

Employees must be paid for time spent on work-related tasks, including resolving technical issues and retrieving equipment, under applicable wage-and-hour rules.
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months ago

Boss called her 'unproductive' and forced her to return to office. When she stopped replying after work hours, he knew he messed up

Several offices have lifted the work-from-home mandate after the pandemic ended, claiming that workers are more productive in offices. A user who goes by u/furrows_diocese-8q shared a post on January 18 about how their sister dealt with the situation when her boss made the same claim. The crew was doing their job well and were content with their prior remote arrangement, but were forced to come to the office.
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