Nurses flee Global South to work in healthcare systems of high-income countries
Many Ghanaian nurses seek better conditions abroad due to poor resources and working environments at home.
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.
Nurses flee Global South to work in healthcare systems of high-income countries
Many Ghanaian nurses seek better conditions abroad due to poor resources and working environments at home.
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.
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.
California Amazon workers could strike days before holidays, possibly impacting gift sending
Amazon workers may strike in California over wages and working conditions, posing a significant impact on holiday shipping.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California Amazon workers could strike days before holidays, possibly impacting gift sending
Amazon workers may strike in California over wages and working conditions, posing a significant impact on holiday shipping.
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.
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.
Why are Harrods staff striking over Christmas - and will it affect Boxing Day shopping?
Harrods staff are striking for better working conditions and pay during the festive season, highlighting dissatisfaction with management.
Elizabeth Line workers to strike on New Year's Eve in pay and conditions dispute
Workers on London's Elizabeth Line will strike due to unresolved pay and working condition disputes, demanding fair treatment and improved conditions.
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.
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.
London Underground drivers to strike in April and May
Tube drivers plan two one-day strikes in April and May due to dispute over working conditions.
Proposed changes include longer shifts, more time in the cab, removal of existing agreements for flexibility and efficiency.
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.
Why are Harrods staff striking over Christmas - and will it affect Boxing Day shopping?
Harrods staff are striking for better working conditions and pay during the festive season, highlighting dissatisfaction with management.
Elizabeth Line workers to strike on New Year's Eve in pay and conditions dispute
Workers on London's Elizabeth Line will strike due to unresolved pay and working condition disputes, demanding fair treatment and improved conditions.
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.
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.
London Underground drivers to strike in April and May
Tube drivers plan two one-day strikes in April and May due to dispute over working conditions.
Proposed changes include longer shifts, more time in the cab, removal of existing agreements for flexibility and efficiency.
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.
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.
People forget their manners': US retail workers brace for Black Friday shopping rush
Retail workers face increased pressure and poor conditions during the holiday shopping season, often sacrificing valuable family time for low pay and high demands.
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.
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.
People forget their manners': US retail workers brace for Black Friday shopping rush
Retail workers face increased pressure and poor conditions during the holiday shopping season, often sacrificing valuable family time for low pay and high demands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazon's lobbyists banned from the European Parliament due to lack of seriousness and refusal to engage with issues.
European Parliament demanding respect from companies operating within the EU similar to the US Congress.
Santa Clara Nurses Demand Better Working Conditions
Santa Clara nurses vote to authorize strike due to issues like poor working conditions and low pay.
Union alleges county is bargaining in bad faith, affecting nurse-to-patient ratios and workplace violence.
London Fire Brigade commissioner says 'We failed firefighter who took his own life'
An independent review found no evidence of racial bullying towards the firefighter.
The report highlighted failings in organizational protocols and working conditions that may have impacted the firefighter.
"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.
Uber and Lyft made a deal to raise drivers' wages. It was another victory for big tech | Edward Ongweso
Minneapolis city council announced deal with Uber and Lyft to increase driver pay and improve working conditions.
'I've given up my dream of being a GP... and so will many more women until conditions change'
GP trainees facing challenges with inadequate working conditions and inflexible schedules, impacting work-life balance.
Morning Docket: 07.18.24
The judiciary is advised to enhance working conditions for better results.
iHeart Podcast Union closes first contract deal with significant pay/benefit increases
The iHeart Podcast Union ratified its first union contract with iHeartMedia, receiving significant pay increases and improved benefits.
Bin collectors to strike over working conditions
Redbridge refuse workers in east London plan to strike due to poor working conditions.
'We're not being unreasonable': Nurses at Providence Willamette Falls join strike
Nurses at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon are on a three-day strike advocating for better working conditions.