Tag #Unionization

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Ericsson Lays Off 100 Canadian Tech Employees

Swedish telecom firm Ericsson laid off approximately 100 Canadian technical employees on October 23, 2023, integrating its Canadian network management services with global operations to streamline costs.

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BC Labour Board Upholds Union Certification for Amazon Delta Facility

The British Columbia Labour Relations Board rejected Amazon's appeal to overturn a union certification at its Delta, B.C., facility, upholding its July decision that cited evidence of Amazon intentionally increasing its workforce to dilute union support during a membership drive.

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Democratic Lawmakers Boycott D.C. Restaurants Amid Labor Dispute

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are boycotting six upscale Washington, D.C., restaurants owned by STARR and Knightsbridge Restaurant Groups due to ongoing labor disputes and alleged union-busting by the employers; the boycott, led by UNITE HERE Local 25, aims to pressure the restaurants to improve wo...

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to End Collective Bargaining for Federal Workers

A US District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction, blocking President Trump's executive order that sought to terminate collective bargaining rights for a large portion of the federal workforce, citing concerns about its legality and the administration's motives.

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Federal Judge Reinstates 30,000 Fired Probationary Employees

A California federal judge issued a preliminary injunction reinstating at least 30,000 probationary federal employees fired by the Trump-Musk administration from six agencies, citing unlawful termination based on false performance claims.

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Australia to Further Subsidize Childcare Despite Safety Concerns

The Australian government plans to further subsidize childcare centers despite rising safety concerns and evidence suggesting negative impacts on young children's well-being, a move benefiting both private equity and labor unions.

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Workers Over Billionaires" Protests Mark a Year of Anti-Worker Policies Under Trump

On Labor Day, over 1,000 protests erupted across the US against the Trump administration's anti-worker policies, including mass federal employee layoffs, the elimination of worker protections, and increased deportations of immigrant workers.

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All Major Las Vegas Strip Casinos Unionize Under Culinary Workers Union

The Culinary Workers Union achieved a historic victory, unionizing all major Las Vegas Strip casinos after a 25-year standoff with the Venetian, resulting in significantly improved wages and working conditions for 60,000 workers and marking a rare instance of union growth in a period of national dec...

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Soma Disaster Spurs Independent Miners' Union

The Soma mine disaster in Turkey, which killed 301 workers in 2014, led to the creation of the Independent Mine Workers' Union after the DISK union's withdrawal, highlighting systemic failures in worker protection and union representation.

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German Collective Bargaining at Record Low Amidst Political Debate

In 2024, only 49% of German employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements, a record low, with significant variations across sectors and regions, highlighting the ongoing debate about the future of worker rights and the effectiveness of legislative interventions.

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Toxic Crunch Culture in German Gaming Industry Exposed

The German ARD documentary "Crunch – Traum und Albtraum in der Gaming-Industrie" exposes the toxic work culture within the gaming industry, citing widespread unpaid overtime, burnout, and mobbing, affecting 85% of developers in the last two years despite industry growth.

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US Cashier's Struggle for Workplace Chair Highlights Lack of Seating Protections

Margaux Lantelme, a US cashier, is battling to get a chair at work, highlighting the lack of workplace seating protections in the US compared to France, where cashiers routinely sit. Her experience and those of others demonstrate the significant health consequences of prolonged standing and the need...

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