All articles tagged with #fair wages
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WSOC Charlotte
Airport workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport held a strike demanding fair wages as Memorial Day travel began, highlighting their critical role in the airline industry and the financial struggles they face despite their contributions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers and delivery workers are planning to strike on Valentine's Day to demand fair wages, safety protections, and more job security. Driver-led organizations in various cities are turning off their apps in protest of significant pay decreases and poor earnings during the winter season. The strikes aim to send a message to the app companies and demand fair pay and dignity for all workers in the gig economy. This comes after Uber and Lyft settled a wage theft investigation by agreeing to pay out $328 million to New York drivers in November.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
More than 200 staffers from the Chicago Tribune and six other newsrooms initiated a 24-hour strike to protest stalled contract negotiations and demand fair wages, with the employees citing concerns over budget cuts and job losses under Alden Global Capital's ownership. The strike, organized by The NewsGuild-CWA, aims to address issues such as 401(k) match benefits and staff reductions, highlighting broader challenges faced by the media industry, including recent layoffs at major publications.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
Waffle House workers in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina rallied outside the company's corporate office, demanding improved working conditions and a minimum wage of $25 per hour. Supported by the Union of Southern Service Workers, they delivered a petition signed by 13,000 employees, calling for safety measures, an end to paycheck deductions, and fair compensation. Workers expressed frustration with the company's lack of response to their concerns and highlighted wage disparities in the service industry. Waffle House has not yet commented on the situation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that will raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers in the state to $20 per hour by April 2024. The legislation also establishes a Fast Food Council, composed of representatives from the industry, franchisees, employees, and advocates, to set standards for minimum wage, working conditions, and health and safety. The council will have the power to propose other labor standards and increase the minimum wage annually from 2025 to 2029, with a cap of 3.5% or the annual change in the Consumer Price Index. This move is seen as a victory for fast-food workers who have long fought for fairer wages and better working conditions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Crewmembers of the cooking competition show "Worst Cooks in America" have gone on strike, demanding a union contract and representation by IATSE. The crew is seeking fair wages and benefits, stating that they have been without industry standard compensation for too long. Bright Road Productions, the production company behind the show, has not yet responded to the strike.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
The cast of Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer', including Florence Pugh, Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon, left the London premiere in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike. The cast moved up the premiere to complete red carpet interviews before the strike was officially announced, and they left as soon as it was. The strike comes after failed negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP). The actors are supporting fair wages and better labor conditions for working members of their union.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles, including housekeepers, cooks, and front desk clerks, have gone on strike over the holiday weekend, demanding higher pay and better benefits. The strike, which coincided with the Fourth of July holiday, has disrupted hotel operations as thousands of visitors arrived for conventions, weddings, and parties. The union representing the workers, Unite Here Local 11, believes that the community's support for fair wages is widespread. Hotel industry officials argue that the union's demands, including a charge for guests at unionized hotels to fund worker housing, are an attempt to shift the costs of the housing crisis onto hotel operators. The strike could impact Los Angeles' reputation as a destination for conventions and tourism.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bored Panda
Tipping culture in the US has been criticized as companies introduce virtual prompts suggesting amounts to tip, even at self-checkout machines. Customers are becoming less inclined to tip and believe that companies should pay their employees fair wages instead of putting the responsibility on customers. A recent survey shows that 66% of Americans have a negative view of tipping, and 41% believe that businesses should take responsibility for paying their employees better. The total number of consumers who say they always tip has decreased by 10% over the past two years, and 16% of survey respondents said they would be willing to pay higher prices if we could do away with tipping altogether.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by San Francisco Chronicle
Digital tipping screens are becoming more common in stores and restaurants in the Bay Area, prompting mixed reactions from readers. Some find the constant asks for tips frustrating and feel guilt-tripped, while others appreciate the ease and convenience of tipping screens. Many respondents believe that tipping is a poor solution to broken pay structures and that corporations should pay their workers fair wages. The use of digital tipping screens is spurring a cultural reckoning over the role of gratuity in the Bay Area.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Latino writers and their allies picketed at Universal Studios on the sixth day of the Hollywood writers strike, organized by the WGA West’s Latinx Writers Committee. Meanwhile, at Amazon Studios, disabled and non-disabled writers participated in picketing organized by the Inevitable Foundation. Both groups are fighting for fair wages and better working conditions in the entertainment industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Rob Lowe and his son John Owen joined thousands of writers in picketing outside Paramount Studios to fight for fair wages during the writers' strike. The father-son duo, who are co-creators on Netflix's "Unstable," expressed their pride in each other for fighting for their colleagues. Other celebrities, including Natasha Lyonne and Michael Hitchcock, also showed their support for the strike and the need for serious change in the industry.