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economy1 month ago•17 min saved

Trump’s second-term actions threaten working families’ affordability

A new analysis catalogs 47 Trump actions in the first year of his second term that the authors say erode workers’ wages, undermine job creation, weaken labor rights, enable employer exploitation, and hobble government’s effectiveness, arguing wage growth has lagged productivity for decades and these policies will worsen the affordability crisis for working families unless reversed. The report highlights moves like cutting minimum pay for federal contractors, rolling back protections for farm and in-home-health workers, and reshaping labor enforcement to favor employers.

via Economic Policy Institute|

#affordability #economy #labor-policy

business2 months ago•0 min saved

Regulatory Crackdowns on Gig Work Harm Businesses and Employees

Regulatory efforts targeting gig work are impacting both companies and workers, with ongoing debates over whether gig workers should be classified as independent contractors or employees, affecting the future of gig economy regulation.

via The Washington Post|

#business #gig-economy #independent-contractors

business3 months ago•1 min saved

Starbucks to Pay Over $35 Million in NYC Labor Law Settlement

Starbucks will pay over $38 million in a settlement with New York City for violating the Fair Workweek Law over half a million times since 2021, with $35 million going to affected workers and $3.4 million in penalties, marking the largest worker protection settlement in NYC history.

via Axios|

#business #labor-law #nyc

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Massive protests in Lisbon oppose Portugal's proposed labor reforms

Tens of thousands of protesters in Lisbon oppose Portugal's proposed labour law reforms, which aim to increase job flexibility but are criticized for threatening workers' rights and job security, leading to a planned general strike.

via BBC|

#labour-laws #portugal #protest

business4 months ago•1 min saved

Rockstar Games Faces Accusations of Union Busting Amid Mass Firings

Rockstar Games is accused of union-busting after firing 30-40 employees involved in union activities, claiming they were dismissed for gross misconduct, which has sparked criticism from labor unions and industry observers.

via Eurogamer|

#business #firing #gta-6

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar Faces Accusations of Union Busting Amid GTA 6 Development

Rockstar Games fired 30 to 40 employees, all of whom were union members or organizers, in what the IWGB describes as the most blatant union busting in the gaming industry, just months before the release of GTA VI. The company claims the dismissals were due to gross misconduct, while union leaders vow to pursue legal action and continue organizing for better working conditions.

via The Verge|

#business #firing #gta-vi

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble Developers Join Blizzard Unionization Efforts

Workers from Blizzard's Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble teams have voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America, joining over 1900 other Activision Blizzard employees, with Microsoft reportedly recognizing the union, as part of a broader movement for workers' collective voice and solidarity in the industry.

via Eurogamer|

#activision-blizzard #blizzard #microsoft

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Blizzard Employees Unionize Across Multiple Teams Amidst Industry Unrest

Blizzard's Hearthstone team, along with other Blizzard units, has voted to unionize under the CWA, motivated by concerns over layoffs and workplace protections, with the expiration of a neutrality agreement that previously prevented company interference. The union aims to negotiate better job security, wages, remote work support, and protections against harassment and AI misuse, building on the momentum of earlier union efforts at Blizzard and other Microsoft studios.

via aftermath.site|

#blizzard #hearthstone #microsoft

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Blizzard and Battle.net Workers Unionize Amid Microsoft Neutrality Expiry

Workers at Blizzard's Battle.net platform have unionized under the CWA, forming two new unions for tech and support staff, just before the expiration of a neutrality agreement with Microsoft that facilitated union efforts during its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The unions aim to negotiate better policies on layoffs, return-to-office, and workplace treatment, with some unions having already ratified contracts. The future of unionization without the neutrality agreement remains uncertain.

via aftermath.site|

#activision-blizzard #battlenet #microsoft

world6 months ago•1 min saved

US Labor Day Rallies Protest Billionaires and Trump

On Labor Day, protests took place in cities like Chicago, San Diego, and D.C., where demonstrators rallied against the influence of billionaires and corporations in politics, particularly criticizing their impact during the Trump administration, to highlight workers' rights and the day's origins.

via The Washington Post|

#billionaires #laborday #protests

politics6 months ago•8 min saved

Trump's Actions Signal Threat to Federal Worker Unions

The article criticizes the Trump administration's actions on Labor Day, highlighting its policies that have hurt workers and unions, including cutting safety protections, undermining collective bargaining, and implementing economic policies that favor corporations over workers, contradicting Trump's pro-worker rhetoric.

via The Guardian|

#economic-policies #labor-day #politics

history6 months ago•4 min saved

Labor Day 2025: Celebrating America's Workers and the End of Summer

The article recounts the origins of Labor Day, starting with the first celebration in 1882 in New York City, highlighting workers' efforts to emphasize their importance in the economy, their political activism, and the evolving relationship between labor, government, and business in the late 19th century.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#1882-parade #history #labor-day

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Safeway and Albertsons Workers Launch Strikes in Multiple Cities

Workers at Safeway and Albertsons in four Colorado cities initiated a limited strike over unfair labor practices, including understaffing, low wages, and health benefit issues, with the potential for expansion as more units consider joining, marking a significant labor action in Colorado.

via TheStreet|

#albertsons #colorado #labor-strike

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Rising Egg Prices: A Political Hot Topic

Democratic leaders are criticized for ignoring voter concerns about the rising cost of living, such as the price of eggs and gas, which contributed to their electoral losses. Campaigners argue that Democrats need to focus on addressing the economic struggles of working-class Americans, particularly in swing states like Michigan. With the incoming Trump administration, there is a call for Democrats to protect workers' rights and address issues like sub-minimum wages. Concerns are also raised about potential anti-immigrant policies and economic challenges under Trump.

via The Guardian|

#cost-of-living #democrats #elections

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Amazon Faces Global Black Friday Strikes Amid Worker Protests

Amazon workers in over 20 countries plan to protest or strike during Black Friday to demand better workers' rights and climate action. The Make Amazon Pay campaign, supported by over 80 unions and activist groups, is organizing the protests, which will occur in major cities worldwide, including the US, UK, Germany, and India. The campaign calls for fair pay, union recognition, and environmental sustainability from Amazon. Despite Amazon's claims of competitive pay and renewable energy use, workers and activists criticize the company's labor practices and environmental impact.

via The Guardian|

#amazon #black-friday #business