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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Huge Safeway Strike Possibly Looming, Could Start as Early as Saturday

"Unionized Safeway workers could go on strike as soon as 12:01 am Saturday morning (July 26), if they don't get a new wage and benefit deal."
California
#sag-aftra
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Video games

How Video Games Became the New Battleground for Actors and AI Protections

fromEngadget
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Video games

How Video Games Became the New Battleground for Actors and AI Protections

fromEngadget
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices

more#sag-aftra
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Philadelphia strikes a tentative deal with union over a stoppage that caused a backlog of trash

A tentative agreement was reached to end the Philadelphia city workers' strike, reinstating services including curbside trash pickup.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

US's Largest Labor Union Votes to Cut All Ties to the Anti-Defamation League

NEA cuts ties with the Anti-Defamation League, asserting it no longer endorses their materials or supports their position on social justice.
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.
#los-angeles-fire-department
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Ex-officer for L.A. firefighter union faces internal probe over charity finances

A former firefighter union officer faces allegations of financial impropriety related to charity funds.
Adam Walker claims his actions were legitimate reimbursements, not theft.
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Ex-officer for L.A. firefighter union faces internal probe over charity finances

A former firefighter union officer faces allegations of financial impropriety related to charity funds.
Adam Walker claims his actions were legitimate reimbursements, not theft.
more#los-angeles-fire-department
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Weekly Coffee News: Dutch Bros Moving HQ Out of Oregon + A Cream Top Backlash

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing the owner of an Oakland, California, coffee shop of discrimination after the shop allegedly refused to serve two Jewish customers, highlighting ongoing social issues within the coffee industry.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Trump Raises Steel Tariffs to 50%-Here's How Experts Say It Will Impact Housing Market

Trump doubles steel import tariffs to 50%, impacting builders and leading to significant stock market reaction in steel companies.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Union employees to vote on new VTA contract proposal months after transit strike

"It's great," Daniel Macias said. "I don't drive because of my knee situation, medical. But, if I didn't have the transit, I wouldn't be able to get around as much."
Alternative transportation
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Bethesda Devs Win First-Ever Union Contact At A Major Gaming Company In The Country After Threatening Strike

ZeniMax Workers United became the first game developer union to win a contract with a major publisher, Microsoft, securing significant worker benefits.
NYC politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Netflix Just Saved Sesame Street. The GOP Might Kill It Anyway.

Sesame Workshop has secured a streaming deal with Netflix for new seasons of Sesame Street, revitalizing the program and benefiting its production team.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: Democratic gubernatorial candidates avoid attacking state oil industry

Candidates support maintaining oil jobs to protect workers amidst California's push for renewables.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. council members were told a vote could violate public meeting law. They voted anyway

Los Angeles City Council approved a wage increase for tourism workers despite legal advice to delay the vote.
Coffee
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Starbucks Workers Upset With New Dress Code Begin Strike | Entrepreneur

Starbucks' new dress code change has led to worker protests, claiming it deviates from previous agreements and imposes financial burdens.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NY's largest health care workers union topples longtime prez

The SEIU 1199 East union members voted out long-time president George Gresham amidst accusations of mismanagement.
Mental health
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

Strike by Kaiser Mental Health Workers Drags on as Talks Resume

Mental health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are on a hunger strike to demand better contracts and equity in their workplace.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFox News
7 months ago

Nation's largest labor union for federal employees rebukes GOP's efforts to end telework

AFGE is defending federal employees against GOP claims of remote work abuse amid criticisms that threaten public sector jobs.
Remote teams
fromFox News
7 months ago

Nation's largest labor union for federal employees rebukes GOP's efforts to end telework

AFGE is defending federal employees against GOP claims of remote work abuse amid criticisms that threaten public sector jobs.
more#remote-work
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Five nurses from same unit in Boston hospital diagnosed with brain tumors

The hospital interviewed 11 staff members working on the fifth-floor maternity unit; five were diagnosed with non-cancerous brain tumors, while the others had different health issues.
Boston Bruins
fromGameSpot
4 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.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

EXPLAINED: How passengers will be affected by German airport strikes on Monday

Expect major disruptions at German airports due to a strike by the Verdi union affecting ground handling staff.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Former L.A. firefighter union treasurer under scrutiny over car purchase

Albarran allegedly committed tax evasion by misreporting the sale price of a union car.
Discrepancies were discovered by the new UFLAC treasurer, leading to scrutiny of Albarran's transactions.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

After 101 years, the doors close on L.A.'s Original Pantry Cafe

The Original Pantry Cafe, a historic diner in downtown Los Angeles, has closed its doors after nearly a century of service.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

CUNY professors union does 180 on plan to boycott Israel after supposed voting 'irregularities'

CUNY professors' union repealed a boycott of Israel after backlash and alleged voting irregularities led to a revote.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

I live in fear': Essential workers rallying against Con Edison rate hike proposals | amNewYork

Essential workers in New York are rallying against Con Edison's proposed rate hikes due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.
#amazon
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
7 months ago

Amazon workers at two NYC warehouses are set to go on strike

Workers at Amazon's NYC warehouses are striking due to the company's refusal to negotiate union contracts.
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
7 months ago

Amazon workers at two NYC warehouses are set to go on strike

Workers at Amazon's NYC warehouses are striking due to the company's refusal to negotiate union contracts.
more#amazon
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Toronto city workers union requests no board report, moves closer to potential strike or lockout | CBC News

Toronto city workers are nearing a potential strike due to stagnant wages and staffing issues.
#munich
more#munich
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

U.A.W. seeks union election approval for workers at Ford battery plant in Kentucky, signaling labor strength amid current political landscape.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

Harrods workers vote to strike this Christmas after luxury retailer refuses to pay 500 bonus

Hundreds of Harrods employees voted overwhelmingly for a strike with 95% in support, as the company ignored demands for a £500 Christmas bonus amidst substantial payouts to executives.
London
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Hundreds of Las Vegas hotel workers are now on strike. Here's why

Hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have gone on strike for a fair contract after long negotiations, marking a significant labor action for the Culinary Workers Union.
Miscellaneous
#boeing
Business
fromFast Company
9 months ago

As Boeing strike continues, a major sticking point for union members is revealed

Boeing factory workers are on strike, demanding the restoration of their pensions that were frozen a decade ago.
Business
fromFast Company
9 months ago

As Boeing strike continues, a major sticking point for union members is revealed

Boeing factory workers are on strike, demanding the restoration of their pensions that were frozen a decade ago.
more#boeing
#teamsters
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Left-wing politics
fromFortune
10 months ago

US Steel warns that Pennsylvania HQ and plants could close if government blocks its sale to Nippon

The proposed deal between US Steel and Nippon Steel faces significant political opposition, posing risks to jobs and the company's future in Pittsburgh.
fromFast Company
11 months ago

Canadian rail union files lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders

"The right to collectively bargain is a constitutional guarantee. Without it, unions lose leverage to negotiate better wages and safer working conditions for all Canadians," said Paul Boucher, president of the union. He added that they are confident in the law and believe workers will have their voices heard in this matter.
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