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business-labor-rights1 year ago

Rideshare Drivers Stage Valentine's Day Strikes for Fair Pay

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers staged a strike across the US, demanding fair pay and better treatment, citing disproportionate fees taken from their fares as hurting their earnings. The protest coincided with Uber's record-high shares and saw drivers from various coalitions picketing at airports and company offices. The companies claimed no impact on operations, while labor strikes have also emerged in the UK and Canada. The US Department of Labor's recent rule change and increased worker activism reflect ongoing tensions in the gig economy.

via Reuters|
#business-labor-rights#fair-pay#gig-economy
labor-rights1 year ago

Valentine's Day Gig Workers Strike for Fair Pay

Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers are set to strike on Valentine's Day across the U.S. to demand fair pay, with a coalition representing over 100,000 drivers accusing the companies of offering unfair wages and taking the majority of their commissions. The demonstrations come after Lyft announced it would guarantee weekly earnings for drivers, while Uber stated that only a minority of its drivers participate in such strikes and that they rarely impact business. The drivers' coalition emphasized the need for changes in the treatment and compensation of app workers, with protests planned in multiple cities.

via Fox Business|
#doordash#fair-pay#labor-rights
businesslabor1 year ago

Valentine's Day Strike: Gig Economy Drivers Demand Fair Pay

Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers in the U.S. are set to strike on Valentine's Day, demanding fair pay and protesting high commissions taken by the platforms. The strike comes after Lyft's announcement to pay the difference if drivers make less than 70% of what riders pay. Drivers' groups argue that the current pay is insufficient to cover basic necessities, and some have seen a decrease in earnings despite the platforms' claims of strong driver earnings.

via NBC News|
#businesslabor#doordash#fair-pay
business2 years ago

"Auto Industry's DEI Investments Amidst Worker Strikes and Shared Challenges"

America's largest automakers, including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, are facing criticism for spending millions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs while their workers are on strike demanding fair pay. The companies have employed numerous DEI specialists, with leading staffers earning over $200,000. General Motors alone has allocated at least $110 million to DEI initiatives since 2020. Critics argue that instead of investing in DEI, the automakers should prioritize compensating their workers fairly and providing them with a generous pay raise.

via New York Post |
#automakers#business#diversity-equity-and-inclusion
entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood's Inflection Point: Actors' Strikes and Residuals Shake the Entertainment Industry

Oscar winner George Clooney joins actors on picket lines as they go on strike against film and television studios, calling for change in the entertainment industry. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike, officially announced on Thursday, aims to address issues such as fair pay and updated protections against the use of AI. The strike, supported by actors like Jason Sudeikis, Constance Zimmer, and Lisa Edelstein, is not just about big-name stars but a fight for basic fairness on behalf of working people. The strike has already halted production on many films and TV shows, putting the fall television season and upcoming movie releases at risk.

via CNN|
#actors-strike#entertainment#entertainment-industry
entertainment2 years ago

Hollywood's A-list Stars Respond to Actor's Union Strike

Hollywood A-listers, including Matt Damon, Margot Robbie, Jeremy Renner, and Jamie Lee Curtis, have voiced their support for the actor's union strike, which aims to secure fair pay. The strike, the first since 1980, comes as negotiations with industry executives broke down. Actors are demanding better health coverage and fair residual payments. The strike coincides with the writer's union strike, as the industry grapples with the impact of streaming services on their livelihood. Union members are banned from participating in filming, premieres, press, and promotions. Celebrities are standing in solidarity with both unions, demanding a fair share of the industry's profits.

via Fox News|
#actors-union#entertainment#fair-pay
labor-rights2 years ago

"Waffle House Workers Rally for Improved Conditions on Garners Ferry Road"

Workers at a Waffle House in Columbia, South Carolina, staged a protest demanding better working conditions, including increased safety, fair pay, and consistent schedules. The strike was prompted by a recent shooting incident at the establishment, and employees had previously delivered a petition of their demands to management without receiving a response. This protest is part of a larger movement in Columbia for improved working conditions.

via WIS News 10|
#fair-pay#labor-rights#protest
entertainment2 years ago

Writers' Strike Picket Line Sparks Creative Protests and Disrupts Industry Events.

Writers Guild of America members picketed in New York City after calling for a strike, with over 100 writers and supporters showing up to protest. The strike is focused on fair pay and residuals for writers in the streaming era, with members calling for a more equitable share of the profits. Picketing is expected to continue in Los Angeles at Radford, Universal Studios, and Warner Bros.

via Variety|
#entertainment#fair-pay#residuals
entertainment2 years ago

Celebrities rally behind Hollywood writers during strike

Late night hosts including Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers will be off the air immediately as Hollywood writers prepare to strike for the first time in 15 years over fair pay. The strike, announced by the Writers Guild of America, marks the first time in 15 years that production teams have halted work. During the 2007 strike, late-night hosts eventually returned to the air and improvised material. The strike means new episodes will not be available during their traditional TV time slots or on the streaming services.

via Daily Mail|
#entertainment#fair-pay#hollywood
music2 years ago

Musicians demand fair pay at SXSW festival in Austin.

Musicians gathered outside the Austin Convention Center to protest against low and unfair compensation rates for appearing and performing at the South By Southwest Conference & Festivals. The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) launched a campaign asking festival producers to cut the application fee and increase the compensation for a SXSW performance to at least $750. Currently, participating artists can take the cash for performing or receive a free festival pass. Last year, only 128 of the 1,501 musicians or acts who performed opted to be paid, while the remaining musicians chose to receive the registration package.

via KXAN.com|
#compensation#fair-pay#music
business2 years ago

Bandcamp Workers Unite to Form Union for Collective Action

Bandcamp workers in the US have formed a union called Bandcamp United, becoming the first music streaming platform to do so. The proposed bargaining unit will include 62 people, representing non-managerial, non-supervisory workers across all departments. The union's mission statement underlines the workers' commitment to upholding Bandcamp's stated values while emphasizing that the company needs to do the same. The workers hope to address several core issues, including wage disparity and a lack of transparency from management, and are hoping that Bandcamp will offer a fair and timely election.

via Rolling Stone|
#bandcamp#business#fair-pay