Yahoo News reports: “While Elon Musk may think remote work is “morally wrong,” the pandemic proved that being in the office is not essential to doing a wide range of jobs. But many businesses have nevertheless started to make workers come back to the office at least a few days a week, with Amazon, Apple, Google, and Twitter leading the way. However,…
A massacre occurred on Memorial Day in 1937 as police killed 10 union activists in Chicago. Few know about it today. The Los Angeles Times reports: “After years of decline — in some industries, dormancy — labor union organizing in many fields is surging again. Once associated with blue-collar companies such as General Motors, worker…
The following statement was issued by the National Labor Relations Board. During the first six months of Fiscal Year 2023 (October 1–March 31), unfair labor practice (ULP) charges filed across the NLRB’s 48 field offices have increased 16%—from 8,275 to 9,592. After a substantial increase last Fiscal Year, union representation petitions filed at the NLRB…
The Hill reports: “Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) vetoed a bill that would have required a pay raise for ride-booking drivers after Uber threatened to stop its services in most of the state over the legislation. The state House and Senate both narrowly passed the bill earlier this month to establish a minimum wage for gig workers,…
The GOP is pushing child labor bills in several states, that would expose children to hazardous and dangerous working conditions. The Associated Press reports: “Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights and in expanded roles, including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants…
America’s companies that like to portray a progressive image are taking off the gloves when it comes to union organizing efforts. The New York Times reports: “After working for more than seven years at an Apple store in Kansas City, Mo., Gemma Wyatt ran into trouble. Last year, she said, managers disciplined her for clocking…
The majority of workers in the U.S. prefer a four-day workweek, whether it’s 8 hours a day (assuming no cut in pay) or 10 hours a day. “A Washington Post-Ipsos poll conducted this spring shows that 75 percent of workers would prefer working four 10-hour days versus five eight-hour days, including majorities across generations, income levels…
Amazon is in hot water again for its disregard for federal labor laws. Yahoo Finance reports: “Amazon.com Inc. repeatedly violated federal labor law by unilaterally changing policies and terminating union supporters at its sole unionized warehouse, US labor board prosecutors alleged in a complaint, which also accuses Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy of personally making…
Obscene greed is alive and well at Google. CNBC reports: “Google CEO Sundar Pichai received a hefty pay raise last year, making him one of the highest-paid CEOs in America. Last week, his company announced the authorization of a $70 billion stock buyback. Meanwhile, Google parent Alphabet has been aggressively cutting costs, including the elimination of 12,000 jobs, in…
The historic formation of Congressional staff unions celebrated its first anniversary this week. Roll Call reports: “The Congressional Workers Union — the umbrella organization for the six House Democrat offices that have formed unions, plus the seven others that have petitioned to hold union elections and any other staffers looking to organize their corners of…
