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NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 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.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

Deliveroo has turned a profit for the first time after 12 years, a shift made possible by its workforce of riders.
NYC startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
3 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.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

Deliveroo has turned a profit for the first time after 12 years, a shift made possible by its workforce of riders.
#labor-movement
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler on the value of Trump: "The best organizer is a bad boss"

fromFast Company
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler on the value of Trump: "The best organizer is a bad boss"

Fashion & style
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days 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.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto startup

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

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

The right to rest for workers was enshrined in the Soviet Union's 1936 constitution, which guaranteed annual vacations with full pay and a network of sanatoriums.
Renovation
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 week 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.
#strike-action
fromGothamist
1 week 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
2 weeks ago

Josh Hawley and the Republican Effort to Love Labor

The ambitious proposal titled 'A Pro-Worker Framework for the 119th U.S. Congress' advocates for civil penalties to deter unfair labor practices and expedite union elections.
Right-wing politics
Women
fromFatherly
2 weeks 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 weeks ago

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

Mr Sheehan described the announcement as "deeply worrying" for employees as he urged the company to act swiftly.
European startups
#minimum-wage
Los Angeles
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks 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.
#ai-development
Video games
fromFuturism
3 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.
Remote teams
fromThe Nation
2 weeks 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.
Video games
fromFuturism
3 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.
Remote teams
fromThe Nation
2 weeks 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.
#labor-relations
#staffing-issues
Portland food
fromThe Nation
2 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.
Portland food
fromThe Nation
2 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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks 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.
#activism
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 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.
from48 hills
4 weeks ago
Portland food

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

SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 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.
from48 hills
4 weeks ago
Portland food

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

fromKqed
4 weeks ago

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

The sit-in highlighted significant wage disparities for UCSF social workers, who are paid 32% less than their hospital-based counterparts, fueling calls for better staffing and contracts.
San Francisco
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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
Portland food
fromEater Portland
1 month 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.
#labor-unions
fromAxios
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two powerful labor groups joining up ahead of the incoming Trump administration

fromAxios
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Two powerful labor groups joining up ahead of the incoming Trump administration

#labor-strike
Beer
fromTime Out New York
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromAxios
3 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.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 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.
US politics
fromAxios
3 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.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago

REI Workers Undeterred by Co-op's Refusal to Let Union Candidates Run for Board - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The co-op's decision to exclude Moreno and Gebre from the member ballot is another twist in a protracted struggle for union representation.
SF politics
#elon-musk
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Tube safety workers to strike again in dispute over pay

TfL has caused this dispute by trying to pay these workers, who often put themselves in harm's way to protect the public, on the cheap.
London politics
Women in technology
fromEngadget
2 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.
#california
Silicon Valley food
fromEater SF
3 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.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater SF
3 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.
#new-york-city
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 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
fromFast Company
3 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 food
fromEater Atlanta
3 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.
NYC startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Amazon accused of targeting Coventry union members after failed recognition vote

Amazon is one of the globe's wealthiest corporations, taking revenge against their own workers for daring to stand up for better pay and safer conditions, Gearing said.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

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

Increased consolidation in the recycling industry, with only a few major operators left, could lead to significant price hikes for consumers, sparking rising concerns from workers' unions.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Vintage photos show how dangerous railways, mills, and other workplaces used to be

Despite the dangers, railroad work remained a necessary occupation, with early 1900s America seeing thousands of deaths annually due to accidents and unsafe practices.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Brits demand overtime pay and a right to disconnect in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"There has been a growing trend for workers to put in extra hours to get projects finished, which are not rewarded with any overtime pay."
London
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