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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-ed | It'stime for Mayor Adams to payEMS workerswhat they deserve | amNewYork

Emergency Medical Services workers are undervalued and underpaid, facing significant pay disparities that the city must address urgently.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Safeway workers prepare for strikes in Northern California this weekend

The union is fighting for dignity and respect, stating, 'This fight is about dignity and respect for the workers who kept our communities going.'
US politics
fromUNILAD Tech
4 days ago

Certain workers could be asked to work '996' schedule as US startups adopt controversial strategy

Jack Ma called the 996 working schedule a 'huge blessing' for workers, stating that many people lack the opportunity to work such hours. He claimed that if one doesn't work 996 while young, when will they do it?
Remote teams
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

New Bill Would Block Apps From Deactivating Workers Without Cause - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery app companies must inform workers about reasons for account lockouts and deactivations as per new legislation.
fromEuro Weekly News
3 weeks ago

Barcelona's museum shut down by strike

The Museum of Forbidden Art in Barcelona closed due to internal labor disputes, not external pressures.
#labor-strike
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
US politics

Southern California trash pileup spreads as workers stand with East Coast strikers

Republic Services workers represented by the Teamsters have been on strike since July 1, affecting trash collection services nationwide.
Beer
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Here's why it might be hard to find your favorite beers in NYC starting this week

Unionized NYC delivery workers are on strike, impacting availability of popular beer brands.
Beer
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Here's why it might be hard to find your favorite beers in NYC starting this week

Unionized NYC delivery workers are on strike, impacting availability of popular beer brands.
#amazon
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Something stinks in Philadelphia and it's not just the uncollected garbage | Arwa Mahdawi

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.
US politics
#immigration
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

California Republicans ask President Trump to focus immigration efforts on violent criminals' rather than non-criminal migrants'

NYC food
fromEater Atlanta
4 months ago

What Should Atlanta Restaurant Workers Do if ICE Shows Up?

The Atlanta restaurant industry heavily relies on immigrant workers, raising concerns about their safety due to increased ICE activities.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Business groups quietly push back on Trump's immigration raids

The threat of immigrant labor raids is causing significant disruption across industries, notably construction and agriculture, as workers respond to uncertain conditions.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

California Republicans ask President Trump to focus immigration efforts on violent criminals' rather than non-criminal migrants'

NYC food
fromEater Atlanta
4 months ago

What Should Atlanta Restaurant Workers Do if ICE Shows Up?

The Atlanta restaurant industry heavily relies on immigrant workers, raising concerns about their safety due to increased ICE activities.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Business groups quietly push back on Trump's immigration raids

The threat of immigrant labor raids is causing significant disruption across industries, notably construction and agriculture, as workers respond to uncertain conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

New law that aims to protect Ontario gig workers falls short, critics say | CBC News

New legislation in Ontario mandates minimum wage protections for digital platform workers but is criticized as inadequate.
#food-delivery
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

DHL Express Canada strike, lockout to end after workers ratify new agreement, union says | CBC News

DHL Express Canada workers ratified a new agreement ending a lockout and strike, featuring substantial wage and benefit increases.
#unionization
from48 hills
1 month ago
East Bay food

Blue Bottle workers announce intent to organize union at four East Bay locations - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
East Bay food

Blue Bottle workers announce intent to organize union at four East Bay locations - 48 hills

#grubhub
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC startup

Small 'Wonder': Delivery Workers Protest Deactivations By New Food App Power Player - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC startup

Small 'Wonder': Delivery Workers Protest Deactivations By New Food App Power Player - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Sutton seafood wholesaler named and shamed for NOT paying minimum wage

Over 518 UK employers owe workers £7.4 million, with penalties for underpayment enforced by HMRC.
Government focuses on protecting workers' rights and supporting fair wages.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Co-op Pride - San Francisco Bay Times

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative values LGBTQIA+ identities, fostering an inclusive work environment through democracy and support for queer employees.
#ai
#labor-movement
Fashion & style
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers

Fashion brands are failing to consider workers' welfare in climate commitments, raising concerns about greenwashing and the need for a Just Transition.
#gig-economy
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Gig Companies are backing Trump's Labor Secretary nominee. Here's what that means for workers

Flex endorses Trump's nominees for Labor Department; this could influence gig worker classification and workplace protections.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Gig Companies are backing Trump's Labor Secretary nominee. Here's what that means for workers

Flex endorses Trump's nominees for Labor Department; this could influence gig worker classification and workplace protections.
#wage-theft
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News

SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to prosecute adult care homeowners for wage theft - San Jose Spotlight

Many caretakers in residential care facilities face exploitation and wage theft, highlighting the need for better oversight and accountability.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News

SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to prosecute adult care homeowners for wage theft - San Jose Spotlight

Many caretakers in residential care facilities face exploitation and wage theft, highlighting the need for better oversight and accountability.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tskaltubo, Stalin's spa resort: the decay of a Soviet past in Georgia

The Soviet Union prioritized workers' rights to rest through guaranteed paid vacations and the establishment of health-focused sanatoriums.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

A Generation of Injustice at Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods faces a lawsuit from former employees for inadequate Covid-19 safety measures, leading to illness and many deaths.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Staff at Bord na Mona bin collection service to go on strike this month over planned sale

Siptu members rejected a proposal, leading to an escalating strike against the privatization of Bord na Móna Recycling, crucial for worker protections.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NY retail worker safety law takes effect this week. Here's what it does.

Gov. Kathy Hochul affirmed the legislation aims to strengthen safety for retail workers, emphasizing on their right to work without fear.
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Josh Hawley and the Republican Effort to Love Labor

New labor law proposal seeks to enhance workers' rights but faces challenges in a Republican-controlled Congress.
Senator Josh Hawley aims for pro-worker reforms amid a tarnished reputation from January 6th events.
fromFatherly
2 months ago

Paid Leave Is the Workplace Equalizer That Americans Deserve

The U.S. is the only wealthy nation without federally mandated paid leave, affecting millions of workers.
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides unpaid leave but fails to cover a significant portion of American workers.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Close to 300 jobs will be lost in Limerick as health tech company Carelon announces closure

Carelon is ceasing operations, impacting 300 workers, prompting urgent clarity on redundancy and redeployment.
Los Angeles
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Los Angeles Passes US's Highest Minimum Wage as Labor Prepares for 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles passes a law setting minimum wage for hotel and airport workers at $30 per hour by 2028, the highest in the U.S.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Human Workforce Behind AI Wants a Union

Levario's transition from education to tech highlights the challenges faced by contractors in tech companies.
#rei
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Hundreds of unionized workers at WSIB walk off job in Toronto as union calls for better offer | CBC News

The union is pushing for a meaningful offer on critical issues such as workload, wages and workplace culture, which they believe the WSIB has neglected.
Toronto startup
#urban-ore
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Democrats let 'no tax on tips' pass the Senate. That doesn't mean they actually back Trump's campaign promise.

Bipartisan support for the "No Tax on Tips" bill emerged unexpectedly, with concerns about fairness and the tip economy raised by some Democrats.
Portland food
from48 hills
2 months ago

'The Pacific Circuit' chronicles tech vs. global democracy-without ever leaving Oakland - 48 hills

Madrigal's work emphasizes community solidarity and labor history through the lens of Oakland's evolution and leadership.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Dozens of UC Workers, Labor Leaders Arrested While Protesting Understaffing, Unfair Wages | KQED

Demonstrators staged a sit-in at UC Regents meeting, demanding fair wages and staffing for UC laborers, resulting in arrests.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Starbucks baristas are striking to protest the coffee chain's new black-shirts-only dress code

Starbucks workers are protesting the new dress code, claiming it imposes unnecessary costs during a difficult financial period.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Blended working too important to be left to 'whims' of department chiefs, civil servants' union told

What we don't want and can't sustain is what happened in the Department of Social Protection recently where the department unilaterally changed its blended working policy without any recourse to engagement or discussion with either the association or our colleagues in Fórsa.
EU data protection
fromEater Portland
2 months ago

Inside the Worker Walkout That Shut Down Portland's Beloved Shoofly Vegan Bakery

Shoofly Vegan Bakery and Cafe's workers staged a walkout due to delayed paychecks and dissatisfaction with the new ownership.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

CEO Pay Is Up 50 Percent Since 2019 Compared to 0.9 Percent for Workers

The global working class faces threats from rising inequality and stagnant wages, with CEO pay surging dramatically compared to worker earnings.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

As Trump Marks 100 Days, Organizers Plan Massive May 1 Protests Against Admin

Organizers are uniting various groups to protest against the Trump administration's policies during May Day demonstrations across the U.S.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Adrienne Adams endorsed by Letitia James in NYC mayoral race, giving Andrew Cuomo rival a boost

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams gains significant endorsements, boosting her mayoral campaign against frontrunner Andrew Cuomo.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles go on hunger strike

Aida Valdivia stated, "Having to do the hunger strike was a more escalated effort on our part to let them know that we are serious, especially if we are willing to sacrifice."
Mental health
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

How Our Public Pension Dollars Can Advance Climate Justice - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Public pension funds, amounting to $6.17 trillion, can influence corporate behavior for sustainable practices while fulfilling their fiduciary duty to retirees.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

How has Deliveroo turned a profit? By slashing the pay and dismantling the rights of riders like me | Shaf Hussain

While companies such as Deliveroo have been pumped full of cash by investors, many have been losing money year after year.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Tesla workers in Germany say they don't have time to use the bathroom

"There often isn't even time to drink or go to the toilet," the union wrote in the statement. "No one can keep going like this until they retire."
Germany news
Portland food
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Grocery Workers Are Fighting for a Better Shopping Experience for Us All

Grocery workers are facing severe understaffing and unsafe conditions, leading to calls for better wages and safety measures.
Women in technology
fromEngadget
4 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

California puts $25 million toward worker safety outreach amid fire rebuilding efforts

California is investing $25 million to strengthen worker rights and safety education, especially for those impacted by wildfires.
Video games
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Anthropic CEO Suggests That AI Deserves Workers' Rights

Future AI should potentially have the right to refuse undesirable tasks, akin to workers' rights.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater SF
4 months ago

Two Michelin Guide-Approved Chefs Are Opening a Korean Taiwanese Restaurant in Menlo Park

Chefs Meichih and Michael Kim are set to open Yeobo, Darling in Menlo Park, focusing on a refined yet casual dining experience.
fromBKReader
4 months ago

NYC Barnes & Noble Workers Unionize

Barnes & Noble workers in NYC ratified their first-ever union contracts, improving wages and benefits.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Meet The Organizer Who Turned The Tesla Showroom Into a Weekly Protest Hub

Patty Moddelmog leads weekly protests outside Tesla to advocate for worker rights and spark bipartisan awareness.
#doordash
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

DoorDash to repay $16.75m in pocketed tips to New York delivery workers

DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle allegations of misusing customer tips to subsidize workers' wages, impacting thousands of delivery workers.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

DoorDash withheld tips from workers for over two years, leading to legal action and a mandated restitution payment of $16.8 million to affected Dashers.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
5 months ago

DoorDash to pay New York delivery workers nearly $17 million for using tips to cover wages

DoorDash will pay $17 million to settle claims of unfairly using customer tips to subsidize worker wages.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

DoorDash to repay $16.75m in pocketed tips to New York delivery workers

DoorDash will pay $16.75 million to settle allegations of misusing customer tips to subsidize workers' wages, impacting thousands of delivery workers.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips

DoorDash withheld tips from workers for over two years, leading to legal action and a mandated restitution payment of $16.8 million to affected Dashers.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
5 months ago

DoorDash to pay New York delivery workers nearly $17 million for using tips to cover wages

DoorDash will pay $17 million to settle claims of unfairly using customer tips to subsidize worker wages.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Photos: Protesters decry DOGE layoffs, budget cuts at Boston rally

Protests erupted nationwide against federal layoffs and funding cuts, highlighting deep concerns over the government's restructuring and its impact on workers and education.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Donald Trump Has Launched a War Against the Working Class

The Trump administration's recent actions severely undermine civil rights protections for federal employees, particularly impacting LGBTQIA+ individuals.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Strikes planned for 2025: Elizabeth line train drivers and taxi app drivers to walk out

Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee drivers are going on strike over pay and working conditions, affecting services across the UK.
#domestic-abuse
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

How Trump Is Gutting Regulatory Agencies Like the SEC, CFPB and EEOC

The Trump administration is rapidly delivering wins to American companies by rolling back regulations, pausing investigations and retreating from lawsuits accusing employers of discrimination.
Digital life
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Siptu warns minister of further increases in bin-collection charges if Bord na Mona sale permitted

Concerns over the sale of Bord na Móna's recycling business and rising costs due to market consolidation are prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: 'Sustainable Delivery' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor's proposal aims to regulate delivery app companies for better worker protections and safety on roadways.
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