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Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Ludicrous and unfair': older workers react to pressure to delay retirement

The IMF recommends older workers delay retirement amidst fiscal pressures, but many workers oppose this, labeling it unfair and unrealistic.
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Ludicrous and unfair': older workers react to pressure to delay retirement

The IMF recommends older workers delay retirement amidst fiscal pressures, but many workers oppose this, labeling it unfair and unrealistic.
#strike
fromqns.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Ridgewood union workers among 600 to win new contract in Manhattan Beer strike QNS

fromqns.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Ridgewood union workers among 600 to win new contract in Manhattan Beer strike QNS

#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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Even Reform voters think the workers' rights bill is good news. So why isn't Labour shouting about it? | Polly Smythe

Labour's workers' rights package aims to enhance protection for employees but faces opposition from the business lobby and media.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Even Reform voters think the workers' rights bill is good news. So why isn't Labour shouting about it? | Polly Smythe

Labour's workers' rights package aims to enhance protection for employees but faces opposition from the business lobby and media.
#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.
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

May Day 2025 Protests in San Francisco and Nationwide - San Francisco Bay Times

Protests on May Day highlighted a collective resistance against the billionaire takeover, addressing various social and labor issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
1 month 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.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Potential ICE raid thwarted at Central Calif. strawberry packing facility

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.
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

May Day 2025 Protests in San Francisco and Nationwide - San Francisco Bay Times

Protests on May Day highlighted a collective resistance against the billionaire takeover, addressing various social and labor issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
1 month 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.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Potential ICE raid thwarted at Central Calif. strawberry packing facility

#economic-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour unveils sick-pay guarantee for 1.3m lowest-paid workers

UK government to guarantee sick pay for low-income workers, improving living standards by providing 80% pay from the first day of illness.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour unveils sick-pay guarantee for 1.3m lowest-paid workers

UK government to guarantee sick pay for low-income workers, improving living standards by providing 80% pay from the first day of illness.
#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.
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.
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.
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.
#minimum-wage
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months 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 politics
fromThe Nation
2 months 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.
#pope-leo-xiv
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What will the new Pope be like? He's chosen to be called Leo: that's no accident | Catherine Pepinster

A new progressive pope, Leo XIV, emphasizes workers' rights and reform in the Catholic Church.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

What will the new Pope be like? He's chosen to be called Leo: that's no accident | Catherine Pepinster

A new progressive pope, Leo XIV, emphasizes workers' rights and reform in the Catholic Church.
#politics
#may-day
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | May Day warning: Resisting attacks on workers' rights | amNewYork

May Day honors the enduring fight for workers' rights and celebrates the pivotal role of labor movements originating in Manhattan.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | May Day warning: Resisting attacks on workers' rights | amNewYork

May Day honors the enduring fight for workers' rights and celebrates the pivotal role of labor movements originating in Manhattan.
#labour-day
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks 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.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
#starbucks
Coffee
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks 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.
Coffee
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks 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.
#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.
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.
#gig-economy
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC Mayor's Race: City's largest public sector union backs slate with Speaker Adams on top, shutting out Cuomo | amNewYork

Speaker Adams is expected to receive the backing of state Attorney General Letitia James at a Wednesday news conference in Manhattan, signaling strong support for her campaign.
NYC politics
#economic-impact
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month 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.npr.org
1 month ago

One city prides itself as the cradle of the working class. Here's why

The British cavalry charged at workers who had gathered to demand political representation, killing at least 18 people and injuring hundreds during the Peterloo Massacre.
US news
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago

Strike and protest threat at Sierra Nevada altitude training centre used by multiple WorldTour teams

Workers at Spain's high-performance athletics centre may strike over poor conditions, impacting training for cycling teams.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Business groups urge changes to workers' rights bill

‘The current form of the Employment Rights Bill may undermine growth and employment, especially at a crucial time for the UK's economy,’ the groups cautioned.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

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

A teacher has been awarded a five-figure settlement after a pupil threw a laptop at her head, highlighting the urgent need for workplace safety in schools.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Gatwick airport strikes to go ahead as workers reject latest offer

"Strikes at Gatwick Airport will proceed after workers from Red Handling rejected a last-minute deal, citing concerns over unpaid pensions and late payments."
UK news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Remembering Joseph Grodin, former California Supreme Court justice

"Joseph Grodin was a remarkable figure, a dedicated labor lawyer and a fierce advocate for workers' rights, fiercely opposing the death penalty throughout his legal career."
Social justice
NYC startup
fromCity Limits
1 month 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.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Fire and rehire: the risks and alternatives

Fire and rehire is a controversial practice involving the dismissal and immediate rehiring of employees under less favorable contract terms, often for business interests.
Retirement
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Mental health workers go on hunger strike, demanding better pay and benefits

Mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are on a hunger strike to demand better pay and benefits after months of striking.
fromAol
1 month ago

Pay transparency laws land in more states as raises slump

"Between the precarious economy, increased employer power in the labor market, and a heated political climate, organizations have been grappling with increased tensions when it comes to compensation."
Privacy professionals
fromCardplayer
1 month ago

Union Workers At Caesars Southern Indiana Vote To Authorize A Strike

"Our members are united and ready to fight for the strongest possible agreement," said union President Avral Thompson in a press release. "This vote sends a clear message - we will not back down. If management won't negotiate in good faith, we're prepared to take action."
Chicago Cubs
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Spanish mine explosion kills five workers, injures four

As news of the blast spread, workers' families flocked to the site, which was surrounded by police and emergency services vehicles. It's scandalous. Companies used to guarantee safety, but they are doing it less and less, Jose Antonio Alvarez, a relative of one the miners who died, told regional newspaper El Comercio.
UK news
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

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

What's disgusting? Union-Busting! they chanted, taking turns with a megaphone while speaking from the bed of a parked truck.
Portland food
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months 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.
Law
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silver Taube: Proposed state legislation would strengthen workers' rights - San Jose Spotlight

California legislators are addressing wage theft, labor compliance, and human trafficking through several proposed bills.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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.
Beer
fromBoston Magazine
2 months ago

Malden's Cafe Reynard Brews Coffee, Revolution

Cafe Reynard aims to create a community space for marginalized individuals while advocating for workers' rights through its cooperative model.
#industrial-action
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
London politics

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

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
London politics

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

Film
fromThe Verge
2 months 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.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Actor Ricky Tomlinson: 'We were pardoned after 47 years, but too late really. I'll never forgive them'

Ricky Tomlinson's journey highlights passion, resilience, and the impact of activism on his life and career.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Sanders: It Hardly Matters Who Trump Picks for Labor Secretary When Elon Musk Is Actually in Charge

Sen. Sanders argues Elon Musk's influence over labor decisions is detrimental to workers' rights.
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
3 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.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

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

A four-day, 32-hour working week is the future of work and I urge my party to back this amendment so we can begin a much wider transition.
UK news
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