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#labor-relations
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Sesame Street Workers Say, "U Is for Union"

Sesame Workshop employees unite for a fair workplace through unionization, reflecting the show's values of kindness and respect.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Unionized REI workers allege racial discrimination

REI workers face challenges with workplace discrimination and union negotiations, conflicting with the company's proclaimed values of inclusion and sustainability.
fromYahoo Finance
4 months ago
Business

JPMorgan faces internal revolt over RTO mandate-now talk of a Wells Fargo-style labor union is reportedly spreading

NYC parents
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Sesame Street Workers Say, "U Is for Union"

Sesame Workshop employees unite for a fair workplace through unionization, reflecting the show's values of kindness and respect.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Unionized REI workers allege racial discrimination

REI workers face challenges with workplace discrimination and union negotiations, conflicting with the company's proclaimed values of inclusion and sustainability.
fromYahoo Finance
4 months ago
Business

JPMorgan faces internal revolt over RTO mandate-now talk of a Wells Fargo-style labor union is reportedly spreading

more#labor-relations
#worker-rights
Women in technology
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Video game workers in North America now have an industry-wide union

A new union for video game workers launches to unify and empower individuals against layoffs and industry challenges.
Women in technology
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Video game workers in North America now have an industry-wide union

A new union for video game workers launches to unify and empower individuals against layoffs and industry challenges.
more#worker-rights
#labor-rights
Women in technology
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Unionization may offer extra benefits (but also extra work) for women journalists, according to a new study

Journalists, particularly women, are increasingly unionizing to address industry challenges and reshape professional identities.
Left-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

As Trump makes legal labor action more difficult with labor board cuts, some workers are considering other options

Union efforts at Trader Joe's face delays due to NLRB paralysis, impacting worker representation efforts under a progressive company.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

USC is fighting a union-and using a legal argument copied from SpaceX and Amazon

USC's efforts to block faculty unionization cite unconstitutionality of the NLRB, reflecting broader corporate anti-union sentiment.
NYC startup
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Warehouse Workers Who Ship NYC's Luxury Fashion Brands Are Unionizing

Bergen Logistics workers are advocating for union recognition and improved working conditions amidst heated debates about labor rights in the fashion industry.
Video games
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights

The United Videogame Workers-CWA aims to establish standardized working conditions for game industry workers across the US and Canada.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Game Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can Join

A new initiative aims to revive game industry unionization efforts by uniting developers with the launch of United Videogame Workers.
Women in technology
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Unionization may offer extra benefits (but also extra work) for women journalists, according to a new study

Journalists, particularly women, are increasingly unionizing to address industry challenges and reshape professional identities.
Left-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

As Trump makes legal labor action more difficult with labor board cuts, some workers are considering other options

Union efforts at Trader Joe's face delays due to NLRB paralysis, impacting worker representation efforts under a progressive company.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

USC is fighting a union-and using a legal argument copied from SpaceX and Amazon

USC's efforts to block faculty unionization cite unconstitutionality of the NLRB, reflecting broader corporate anti-union sentiment.
NYC startup
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Warehouse Workers Who Ship NYC's Luxury Fashion Brands Are Unionizing

Bergen Logistics workers are advocating for union recognition and improved working conditions amidst heated debates about labor rights in the fashion industry.
Video games
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights

The United Videogame Workers-CWA aims to establish standardized working conditions for game industry workers across the US and Canada.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Game Developers Launch North America's First Industry-Wide Union Anyone Can Join

A new initiative aims to revive game industry unionization efforts by uniting developers with the launch of United Videogame Workers.
more#labor-rights
#film-industry
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#mental-health
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fromBKReader
1 week ago

Park Slope Barnes & Noble to Close For Renovations

"We are very pleased to announce that we are to completely renovate our Park Slope bookstore. The store first opened in 1997 and we are a little overdue for a refresh!"
Brooklyn
#overwatch-2
Video games
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Overwatch 2' Developers Just Made A Historic Change

Overwatch 2 developers have established a union recognized by Microsoft, following a significant majority vote.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Has Unionized: "We're Not Just A Number On An Excel Sheet"

Blizzard's Overwatch 2 team has unionized, forming the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild with nearly 200 members.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People'

Overwatch developers have unionized, marking a significant move within the gaming industry.
Video games
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Overwatch 2' Developers Just Made A Historic Change

Overwatch 2 developers have established a union recognized by Microsoft, following a significant majority vote.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Has Unionized: "We're Not Just A Number On An Excel Sheet"

Blizzard's Overwatch 2 team has unionized, forming the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild with nearly 200 members.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Blizzard's Overwatch Team Just Unionized: 'What I Want To Protect Most Here Is The People'

Overwatch developers have unionized, marking a significant move within the gaming industry.
more#overwatch-2
#activision-blizzard
fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

more#activision-blizzard
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Americans still dream about factory jobs. Can they be brought back?

There is a strong cultural nostalgia for factory jobs, despite their current low wages and challenges.
#employee-rights
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#strike
Brooklyn
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

Alamo Drafthouse Workers in Manhattan and Brooklyn Have Been on Strike For 10 Days

Alamo Drafthouse workers are striking due to worsening conditions and lack of contracts, stemming from harassment and understaffing issues.
Unionization efforts have not led to improvements as layoffs and deteriorating conditions continue post-acquisition by Sony.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Bethesda Devs Threaten Strike As Union Negotiations Drag On At Microsoft

QA testers in Bethesda franchises vote to authorize a strike over stalled contract negotiations with Microsoft.
Brooklyn
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

Alamo Drafthouse Workers in Manhattan and Brooklyn Have Been on Strike For 10 Days

Alamo Drafthouse workers are striking due to worsening conditions and lack of contracts, stemming from harassment and understaffing issues.
Unionization efforts have not led to improvements as layoffs and deteriorating conditions continue post-acquisition by Sony.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Bethesda Devs Threaten Strike As Union Negotiations Drag On At Microsoft

QA testers in Bethesda franchises vote to authorize a strike over stalled contract negotiations with Microsoft.
more#strike
fromDefector
1 month ago

There's No Climbing Without Route Setters, And They're On Strike | Defector

"Touchstone's route setters are crucial to the climbing experience, and their recent unionization reflects growing frustrations over management practices and job conditions within the company."
Remote teams
Silicon Valley food
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Oh, No: Tartine Investor Involved In Elon Musk's LA Diner/Drive-In Project

Tartine Bakery's partner Bill Chait's link to Elon Musk's diner project raises concerns, especially following past union disputes amidst a divisive political climate.
Online Community Development
from48 hills
1 month ago

At Game Development Conference, video game workers look to level up through unionization - 48 hills

The labor movement in video games has gained momentum since 2018, significantly shifting the industry conversation toward unionization.
Women in technology
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Amazon's algorithmic management of warehouse workers slated

Amazon employs algorithmic management to disrupt unionizing efforts.
The 2021 union vote in Bessemer was influenced by Amazon's strategic use of surveillance and management practices.
#sesame-workshop
NYC parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

Sesame Workshop Will 'Downsize Significantly' With Layoffs, CEO Says

Sesame Workshop announces significant layoffs amid changes in media funding and unionization efforts among employees.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Sesame Workshop will 'downsize significantly' with layoffs, CEO says

Sesame Workshop is significantly downsizing amidst funding changes and a shift in media strategy.
NYC parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

Sesame Workshop Will 'Downsize Significantly' With Layoffs, CEO Says

Sesame Workshop announces significant layoffs amid changes in media funding and unionization efforts among employees.
more#sesame-workshop
Portland food
fromEater SF
2 months ago

One of San Francisco's Most Viral Croissants Is Headed to Mission Rock

Armando Lacayo's croissants are a standout in San Francisco, prompting a third location's opening amid strong demand.
Education
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Journalism school needs to do more to prepare students for the hard parts

Journalism students face significant challenges including low pay, job insecurity, and a lack of diversity in the industry.
#barboncino
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LA food
fromEater LA
3 months ago

Downtown's Iconic Pantry Cafe Diner Could Close Due to Ongoing Labor Dispute

The Original Pantry in downtown LA may close as a result of labor disputes and threats against unionized employees.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
4 months ago

JPMorgan Chase is axing remote work - and angry employees might unionize

JPMorgan Chase mandates full-time in-office work, sparking employee pushback over financial strain and work-life balance concerns.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Workers in Kentucky File for Election to Join UAW

Workers at BlueOval SK demand improved safety and conditions through UAW unionization amid organizing efforts in the South.
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