🌎 Discussion: Labor, Unions, and Workers' Rights

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Booze Hound! Lina Khan, Not Done Yet, Targets Nation's Largest Alcohol Seller | Common Dreams

"The FTC is doing what our government should be doing: using every tool possible to make life better for everyday Americans," said one advocate.

www.commondreams.org

Hope they win.

 

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Restaurants are making up for your crummy tip

Many servers are relying less on tips and more on rising wages as diners’ gratuities barely keep up with inflation — despite all the complaints about tipping.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Holiday Season Ultimatum From Amazon Workers: Bargain or We Strike! | Common Dreams

"If Amazon chooses to ignore us, they’re the ones ruining Christmas for millions of families. We’re not just fighting for a contract; we’re fighting for the future of worker power at Amazon and beyond."

www.commondreams.org

 

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‘I surely hope’ to work with Trump to raise the minimum wage, Sen. Bernie Sanders says

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says he wants to work with President-elect Trump and Republicans “in a bipartisan way” to raise the federal minimum wage. Trump previously told Kristen Welker that he was open to the idea.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Shocker! Richest man abuses his employees!

 

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Union membership can reduce the odds of death, study finds | Salon.com

Award-winning news and culture, features breaking news, in-depth reporting and criticism on politics, science, food and entertainment.

www.salon.com

 

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[squeekness]

Corporate greed.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in some stores

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/17/walmart-employees-wearing-body-cameras.html

• Some Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in U.S. stores as part of a pilot program.
• The tech, widely deployed in law enforcement, is now being expanded into retail to help deter conflict and prevent theft.
• TJX Companies said earlier this year that its loss prevention employees are using body cameras in some locations.

 

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Key union vows to fight back after Trump says he would end remote work for federal employees

The president-elect said he would go to court to block the Social Security Administration's deal with over 40,000 unionized workers.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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A new California law bans your boss from ordering you to attend anti-union meetings

California employers can't make workers attend anti-union, political or religious meetings under a new labor law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

calmatters.org

 

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Honda and Nissan to start talks on potential mega-merger

Japanese car firms embark on negotiations to combat competition from bigger EV manufacturers

www.theguardian.com

 

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Teamsters announces nationwide strike against Amazon to begin Thursday

The Teamsters said the strike will begin Thursday at several facilities, including in New York City, Atlanta, California and Illinois.

www.google.com

 

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[MagnarTheGreat]

Spotify Employees Say It's Promoting Fake Artists to Reduce Royalty Payments to Real Ones

According to a shocking new book, Spotify has been promoting "ghost artists" so it can avoid paying piddling royalties to real artists.

futurism.com

 

[blueharvest]

Two Arrested at Amazon Teamsters Strike in Queens, Part of Pre-Holiday Multi-City Walkout

Drivers are striking for better wages, improved on-the-job safety and job security. Amazon claims their concerns are other companies’ business.

www.thecity.nyc

 

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[squeekness]

Sometimes cruelty is the point. If possible I'd find a better employer.

 

[blueharvest]

Starbucks strike expands to 10 major cities during busy holiday season

The walkouts are organised by Workers United, a union representing over 10,000 baristas

www.the-independent.com

 

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[Lily Adler]

I had to do a double-take on the last one and realized he's peeing in a bottle.