#workers-rights

#workers-rights

The TUC's Building a pro-worker AI innovation strategy paper warns that short-term priorities driven by the UK's corporate governance system mean AI may be used by some employers to cut costs and automate existing processes, rather than invest, expand and innovate. "Such decisions will more likely displace or deskill workers rather than augment, expand or retrain the workforce as part of technological upgrading," said the TUC.

Air Canada flight attendants have said they will remain on strike despite a government-backed labour board's order to return to work by 2pm ET, describing it as unconstitutional.

Soviets originated in the Russian Revolution of 1905 as worker councils, representing worker interests during strikes and advocating for improved conditions and pay.

Kemi Badenoch has proposed working with the Labour government to address the militant doctors' strike but demands a reversal of Keir Starmer's key election pledge regarding pay rises.

Fair Work deputy president Lyndall Dean found a 'preference' to continue working from home wasn't enough. She said the worker hadn't established a sufficient 'nexus' between the request and his responsibilities as a parent.

The demonstration was one of 37 taking place that day across the country to protest the June 6 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assault and detention of Huerta, the president of SEIU California.

Mothers and their partners will receive at least one week's bereavement leave after a miscarriage before 24 weeks' gestation. This legal right is part of amendments to the employment rights bill.

Thomas Chang, OCEU's vice-president for Toronto, said the WSIB rejected the latest offer. "OCEU remains available to negotiate, but needs to see a meaningful move by the employer to meet our member core needs," Chang told the rally.

Climate change is already negatively impacting worker livelihoods and industry sustainability. The global fashion industry urgently needs to adapt, to protect worker health and long-term earnings.

Unite's strike is driven by a pay dispute, with members at Heathrow earning 10% less than their Gatwick counterparts, impacting essential mobility services.

For thousands of people, flexible and remote work has been life-changing. It's not a luxury - it's a necessity for working parents, carers, those facing long commutes, and people priced out of urban centres.

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The automated scheduling systems in food service often prioritize efficiency over fairness, deprioritizing workers based on hidden algorithms that influence crucial shifts and earnings.

"They're mistreating the workers, especially the immigrants. They should respect the workers that are making the hotel look clean."

"We're the backbone of Manhattan Beer & Beverage. We've helped it succeed. We deserve real retirement security, fair wages, and respect on the job," said Joe Gonzalez, Jr."