As Starbucks workers try to unionize, the company is arguing that they cannot do so on a café level. The Seattle Times reports: “Starbucks workers shouldn’t have the right to vote for a union on a cafe-by-cafe basis, the coffee chain told the U.S. labor board amid efforts by workers in Buffalo, New York, to…
Bad news for students and teachers: Florida no longer requires COVID-exposed students to quarantine. NPR reports: “A day after assuming his job, Florida’s newly appointed surgeon general on Wednesday signed new protocols allowing parents to decide whether their children should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who has…
Amazon is head to the NLRB next week to face charges for illegally firing activist workers. CNBC reports: “The National Labor Relations Board will hold a hearing on Sept. 28 to review charges that Amazon illegally retaliated against two of its most outspoken internal critics when it fired them last year, according to a filing. Amazon fired Emily Cunningham…
United Airlines has emerged as the clear leader in airline employee vaccinations. WLFI.com reports: “With just five days until United Airlines will start putting unvaccinated US employees on leave, the company says 97% of workers have complied with its mandate. ‘United will start the separation process as early as September 28,’ confirmed spokesperson Leslie Scott,…
The campaign to tax the rich is getting the spotlight from the White House. The New York Times reports: “President Biden is leaning into his push to increase taxes on the rich as he seeks to unify Democrats in the House and Senate behind a $3.5 trillion bill that would expand federal efforts to fight climate…
It’s officially Fall. And that means Oktoberfest is just around the corner. We have a great list for you of tasty foods and delicious beers. All are made by employers who treat their workers well and give them a voice on the job. Happy Oktoberfest and let’s all work together to build a stronger America.…
The life of a restaurant worker continues to get worse a new survey finds. CBS affiliate KLAS reports: “Tipped workers are having a tougher time this year than they did in 2020, with lower tips and increases in customer hostility and sexual harassment, according to a new survey. Advocacy group One Fair Wage found that…
NYC is set to pass laws protecting delivery app workers. And at least one company supports the move. The City reports: “City lawmakers are acting to aid workers in the booming multi-billion dollar app-based food delivery industry, scheduling a vote for Thursday on a landmark slate of bills intended to ensure bathroom access, minimum pay and more.…
Disney workers are fed up with homelessness and food insecurity due to low pay by their mega-gazillion dollar employer. The San Francisco Gate reports: “We feel like there’s always somebody else that will fill our spot,” Disneyland cast member Gabriel Sarracino told SFGATE, “and we’re just there.” Sarracino has worked at the Disneyland Hotel for 15…
Extreme heat kills tens of workers each year. And the Biden administration is pledging to tackle the problem. NPR reports: “The Biden administration is pushing for new worker protections after record-setting temperatures across the country left dozens of workers injured and dead this summer. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Monday that it…