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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
2 weeks 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.
Video games
fromWIRED
2 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Court rejects Starbucks' challenge to US labor board ruling that it illegally fired baristas

Federal court upholds NLRB ruling against Starbucks for illegal firings of baristas advocating for unionization, showcasing support for labor organizing rights.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month 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
2 weeks 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.
Video games
fromWIRED
2 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Court rejects Starbucks' challenge to US labor board ruling that it illegally fired baristas

Federal court upholds NLRB ruling against Starbucks for illegal firings of baristas advocating for unionization, showcasing support for labor organizing rights.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month 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
#employee-rights
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Park Slope Starbucks location to close at end of January, months after unionizing * Brooklyn Paper

The Starbucks in Park Slope will close due to lease expiration, surprising customers and employees particularly after union efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Amazon's Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market

Workers at Philadelphia Whole Foods are voting on union formation to improve wages and conditions amid Amazon's influence.
fromYahoo Finance
3 months ago
Business

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

JPMorgan employees are considering unionization inspired by Wells Fargo's recent successful efforts as a response to stringent return-to-office policies.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
London startup

Google's DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize | TechCrunch

DeepMind employees are pushing to unionize over ethical concerns regarding AI use and company actions with military contracts.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago
European startups

Frustrated Berkeley REI workers accuse co-op of union busting, straying from values

REI employees are frustrated by stalled union contract negotiations and alleged retaliation tactics from management.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon employees in North Carolina vote against joining union

Amazon warehouse workers in North Carolina voted against union representation, highlighting challenges faced by labor organizations in the South.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Park Slope Starbucks location to close at end of January, months after unionizing * Brooklyn Paper

The Starbucks in Park Slope will close due to lease expiration, surprising customers and employees particularly after union efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Amazon's Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market

Workers at Philadelphia Whole Foods are voting on union formation to improve wages and conditions amid Amazon's influence.
fromYahoo Finance
3 months ago
Business

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

JPMorgan employees are considering unionization inspired by Wells Fargo's recent successful efforts as a response to stringent return-to-office policies.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
London startup

Google's DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize | TechCrunch

DeepMind employees are pushing to unionize over ethical concerns regarding AI use and company actions with military contracts.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago
European startups

Frustrated Berkeley REI workers accuse co-op of union busting, straying from values

REI employees are frustrated by stalled union contract negotiations and alleged retaliation tactics from management.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon employees in North Carolina vote against joining union

Amazon warehouse workers in North Carolina voted against union representation, highlighting challenges faced by labor organizations in the South.
more#employee-rights
#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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

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

Touchstone Climbing faces labor disputes as route setters push for better conditions amid company expansion and rising membership costs.
#video-games
Women in technology
fromEngadget
1 month 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.
from48 hills
1 month ago
Online Community Development

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
fromEngadget
1 month 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.
from48 hills
1 month ago
Online Community Development

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.
more#video-games
#nlrb
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dartmouth men's basketball team ends its unionization campaign to avoid Trump's NLRB

Dartmouth's men's basketball team halted unionization efforts under pressure from an impending Republican-controlled NLRB, fearing unfavorable outcomes.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dartmouth hoops players end attempt to unionize

Dartmouth men's basketball team ends unionization efforts to avoid unfavorable ruling from a Republican-controlled NLRB.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dartmouth men's basketball team ends its unionization campaign to avoid Trump's NLRB

Dartmouth's men's basketball team halted unionization efforts under pressure from an impending Republican-controlled NLRB, fearing unfavorable outcomes.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dartmouth hoops players end attempt to unionize

Dartmouth men's basketball team ends unionization efforts to avoid unfavorable ruling from a Republican-controlled NLRB.
more#nlrb
#restaurant-closure
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

NYC's Only Unionized Pizzeria is Closing

Barboncino is closing two years after unionizing due to economic challenges and diminished sales.
fromEater NY
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's Unionized Pizzeria Is Shutting Down

Barboncino pizzeria in NYC will close due to financial struggles despite union efforts.
fromBKMAG
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Barboncino, NYC's First Unionized Pizzeria, is Closing

Barboncino pizzeria in Crown Heights will close on February 28 due to economic challenges after 14 years of operation.
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

NYC's Only Unionized Pizzeria is Closing

Barboncino is closing two years after unionizing due to economic challenges and diminished sales.
fromEater NY
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's Unionized Pizzeria Is Shutting Down

Barboncino pizzeria in NYC will close due to financial struggles despite union efforts.
fromBKMAG
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Barboncino, NYC's First Unionized Pizzeria, is Closing

Barboncino pizzeria in Crown Heights will close on February 28 due to economic challenges after 14 years of operation.
more#restaurant-closure
fromVG247
2 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"

ABK Workers Alliance rejects Bobby Kotick's claims, asserting serious workplace issues led them to organize rather than seeking union membership growth.
#workers-rights
fromThe Nation
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Amazon Is Taking Its Union-Busting to New Heights

Amazon workers at RDU1 are voting on union representation amidst intensified union-busting efforts by the company.
The CAUSE union movement is driven by worker concerns over safety and rights violations.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of Amazon workers are on strike for better wages and working conditions after the company failed to negotiate union contracts by December 15.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Amazon holiday strike is perfectly timed. It's the latest example of workers wielding their collective power

Amazon workers are striking strategically during the holiday season to demand union recognition and better working conditions.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Business

Philadelphia Whole Foods workers just unionized-just as Trump made it harder for them to get a contract

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia voted to unionize, the first store in the Amazon chain to do so, despite setbacks from the Trump administration.
fromEater
4 months ago
Food & drink

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

SBWU has unionized over 525 Starbucks locations but is striking due to stalled negotiations over fair economic proposals. This demands attention to barista wages.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How Amazon Is Taking Its Union-Busting to New Heights

Amazon workers at RDU1 are voting on union representation amidst intensified union-busting efforts by the company.
The CAUSE union movement is driven by worker concerns over safety and rights violations.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of Amazon workers are on strike for better wages and working conditions after the company failed to negotiate union contracts by December 15.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The Amazon holiday strike is perfectly timed. It's the latest example of workers wielding their collective power

Amazon workers are striking strategically during the holiday season to demand union recognition and better working conditions.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Business

Philadelphia Whole Foods workers just unionized-just as Trump made it harder for them to get a contract

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia voted to unionize, the first store in the Amazon chain to do so, despite setbacks from the Trump administration.
fromEater
4 months ago
Food & drink

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

SBWU has unionized over 525 Starbucks locations but is striking due to stalled negotiations over fair economic proposals. This demands attention to barista wages.
more#workers-rights
#amazon
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

About 10,000 Amazon workers authorize plan to strike Thursday

Approximately 10,000 Amazon workers have authorized a strike for better pay and working conditions during the key shopping period.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Amazon Closes Operations in Quebec, Laying off 1,700 Workers

Amazon is closing its warehouse operations in Quebec and laying off 1,700 employees amidst unionization efforts, marking a strategic shift.
The company's decision is seen as a response to recent unionization successes.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, but says it's not because of that new union

Amazon is closing its Quebec facilities, impacting over 1,700 jobs, shifting to third-party delivery contractors.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union | CBC News

Amazon is closing its Quebec facilities and cutting over 1,700 jobs, citing cost savings and outsourcing deliveries.
The decision comes amid ongoing unionization efforts and dissatisfaction among workers regarding pay and working conditions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Canada calls for review of 'business relationship' with Amazon after Quebec closures | CBC News

Federal Minister Champagne demands a review of Amazon's business relationship following warehouse closures in Quebec that threaten 1,700 jobs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

About 10,000 Amazon workers authorize plan to strike Thursday

Approximately 10,000 Amazon workers have authorized a strike for better pay and working conditions during the key shopping period.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Amazon Closes Operations in Quebec, Laying off 1,700 Workers

Amazon is closing its warehouse operations in Quebec and laying off 1,700 employees amidst unionization efforts, marking a strategic shift.
The company's decision is seen as a response to recent unionization successes.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, but says it's not because of that new union

Amazon is closing its Quebec facilities, impacting over 1,700 jobs, shifting to third-party delivery contractors.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union | CBC News

Amazon is closing its Quebec facilities and cutting over 1,700 jobs, citing cost savings and outsourcing deliveries.
The decision comes amid ongoing unionization efforts and dissatisfaction among workers regarding pay and working conditions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Canada calls for review of 'business relationship' with Amazon after Quebec closures | CBC News

Federal Minister Champagne demands a review of Amazon's business relationship following warehouse closures in Quebec that threaten 1,700 jobs.
more#amazon
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Remote Work for Civil Servants Faces a Challenge Under Trump

Preservation of work-from-home arrangements for federal employees is contentious, facing opposition from the incoming Trump administration.
#employee-relations
Remote teams
fromQuartz
3 months ago

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

JPMorgan Chase's mandate for employees to return to the office five days a week is causing unrest and prompting discussions about unionization.
fromTech.co
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

JPMorgan Faces Staff Backlash After Return-to-Office Mandate

Staff at JPMorgan expressed strong discontent over a recent decision, highlighting concerns about cost increases and mental health, leading to discussions of unionization.
Remote teams
fromQuartz
3 months ago

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

JPMorgan Chase's mandate for employees to return to the office five days a week is causing unrest and prompting discussions about unionization.
fromTech.co
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

JPMorgan Faces Staff Backlash After Return-to-Office Mandate

Staff at JPMorgan expressed strong discontent over a recent decision, highlighting concerns about cost increases and mental health, leading to discussions of unionization.
more#employee-relations
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
3 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.
#uaw
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

UAW petitions for union election at Ford joint venture plant in Kentucky

The UAW is actively seeking to unionize workers at the BlueOval SK battery plant amid a push to bolster membership in a transforming industry.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

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.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

UAW petitions for union election at Ford joint venture plant in Kentucky

The UAW is actively seeking to unionize workers at the BlueOval SK battery plant amid a push to bolster membership in a transforming industry.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

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.
more#uaw
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Why more and more journalists are launching worker-owned outlets - Poynter

Staff at Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal created a worker-owned publication, the Long Beach Watchdog, after facing layoffs post-unionization.
Miscellaneous
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

Efforts to Turn NCAA Student-Athletes Into Employees Takes A Major Step Backwards

Dartmouth College's men's basketball team voted to unionize under SEIU, raising questions on the status of student-athletes as employees.
#starbucks
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Business

The latest change for Starbucks under its new CEO? Baristas can get triple the amount of paid parental leave

Starbucks is significantly expanding its paid parental leave policy amid leadership changes, while baristas may see smaller raises due to recent performance issues.
fromEater
4 months ago
Food & drink

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

Starbucks Workers United is escalating strikes due to stalled contract negotiations and failure to offer viable economic proposals from the company.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Business

The latest change for Starbucks under its new CEO? Baristas can get triple the amount of paid parental leave

Starbucks is significantly expanding its paid parental leave policy amid leadership changes, while baristas may see smaller raises due to recent performance issues.
fromEater
4 months ago
Food & drink

Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes for the Next Five Days

Starbucks Workers United is escalating strikes due to stalled contract negotiations and failure to offer viable economic proposals from the company.
more#starbucks
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 months ago

The Elder Scrolls Online Developers Have Unionized

ZeniMax Online Studios has formed the union ZOS United-CWA, recognized by Microsoft, marking a significant stride in unionization within the gaming industry.
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