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jackalope in unions
We now have a general Labor focused community. Please feel free to contribute.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/14381867 ... read full post
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pete_link in unions
Minnesotans Defend Somali Community, Immigrant Workers
https://world-outlook.com/2025/12/11/minnesotans-defend-somali-community-immigrant-workers/
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/40209973 ... read full post
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Salamence in unions
Horseshoe Indianapolis dealers and dual rates win union recognition after 53-day strike
https://fightbacknews.org/horseshoe-indianapolis-dealers-and-dual-rates-win-union-recognition-after?pk_campaign=rss-feed
cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/6983614 ... read full post
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cyu in unions
Supreme Administrative Court of Finland says Wolt must treat its couriers as employees. Wolt attempts to stall by applying for annulment.
https://www.pam.fi/en/stories/food-couriers-deserve-the-basic-rights-of-finnish-working-life-and-true-freedom/
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cyu in unions
"Time is measured with a stopwatch in our hands. It’s a labour camp, not a modern factory" - Polish lighting company using private militia, 12 hours a day temp workers, and assault to break strike
https://internationalviewpoint.org/spip.php?article9299
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cyu in unions
Nestle announces possible sale of Blue Bottle Coffee shortly after strike for improved wages and schedules, protection from harassment, and democratic control of workplace
https://sprudge.com/its-100-blue-bottles-michael-what-could-it-cost-ten-dollars-490615.html
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Salamence in unions
Greek unions reaffirm solidarity with Palestine after West Bank visit
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/12/03/greek-unions-reaffirm-solidarity-with-palestine-after-west-bank-visit/
cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/6931655 ... read full post
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cyu in unions
Unholy alliance of fashion brands, factory owners, governments propping up industry known for human rights abuses. Industry thrived for decades on underpaid, overworked and mostly female workforce
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/11/garment-industry-profits-from-denial-of-right-to-unionize/
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HalfEarthMedic in unions
Australia is bringing in ‘world first’ minimum pay for food delivery drivers – here’s how it will work
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/25/food-delivery-companies-australian-union-drivers-minimum-pay
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cyu in unions
9,000 strike for better pay after eyewear company's record performance. First time all unions coordinating action. Management declines comment.
https://au.fashionnetwork.com/news/French-workers-at-essilorluxottica-stage-strike-for-better-pay,1786075.html
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cyu in unions
Portugal general strike: reform is legitimate when it involves social partners, is debated transparently, and results from serious negotiation. None of this happened
https://www.portugalpulse.com/national-federation-of-education-will-join-the-general-strike/
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cyu in unions
Employees and supporters block trucks at Starbucks' largest distribution center on East Coast
https://mailchi.mp/8cf687a615fc/is-starbucks-chocolate-a-dirty-trick-or-a-clean-treat-14249299
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pete_link in unions
Latest news on Starbucks strike in #USA
https://lemmy.ml/api/v3/image_proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.expressional.social%2Fmedia_attachments%2Ffiles%2F115%2F588%2F222%2F398%2F639%2F482%2Foriginal%2F7bd92799112e332d.png
cross-posted from: https://expressional.social/users/Peter_Link/statuses/115588269317318644 ... read full post
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cyu in unions
Strikebreakers in Birmingham to go on strike themselves
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7nxx7dl40o.amp
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cyu in unions
"Magistrates should not be forced to go to the streets" - on verge of mutiny in South Africa. Magistrates earn in month what senior counsel earn in a day. Many in debt review or blacklisted
https://groundup.org.za/article/why-magistrates-are-protesting/
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cyu in unions
NSW government orders nurses and midwives to stop organizing and striking, orders removal of strike information from social media. Union defies government, fined $130,000 for doing so.
https://regionriverina.com.au/nurses-union-fined-130000-over-strike-action-in-albury-and-sydney/111726/
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cyu in unions
Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees in New Zealand, opening door for sick leave, holiday pay, and minimum wage. Gig companies warn of collapse if forced to pay decent wage.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/business/360888599/end-road-uber-appeals-after-top-court-rules-drivers-should-be-treated-employees
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cyu in unions
Canadian government accused of retreat from humanitarian obligations, scapegoating migrants, delivering corporate and military handouts rather than addressing the actual drivers of unaffordability
https://migrantrights.ca/budget2025response/
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cyu in unions
Strike at University of California: "Be aware of transportation issues, but don't allow management to weaponize your frustration to target striking workers."
https://sfba.social/@ucaccessnow/115556497035829929
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cyu in unions
CEOs in Ireland pay increase - I’m not sure too many would have been struggling at the checkout when buying groceries or dreading an electricity or gas bill
https://archive.ph/https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/ordinary-workers-feel-left-behind-after-pay-hikes-for-semi-state-ceos-incoming-siptu-chief-says/a314089398.html
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cyu in unions
Ministry of Labour in India favors employers over employees. Violation of labour law no longer criminal offense. House arrest for employees who speak out.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/anti-labour-policies-citu-chief-hemalatha-comes-down-heavily-on-centre/article70279164.ece
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cyu in unions
CEO committed to dialogue when taking over Starbucks, yet negotiations going backwards. Starbucks closing Seattle's unionized flagship store. Over 1000 on strike. Stock down 1% Thursday
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/starbucks-union-baristas-walk-out-40-cities-push-contract-talks-2025-11-13/
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cyu in unions
'I need a second job,' says woman who actually needs a different economic system. If you need a second job, your boss in your first job is exploiting you
https://pixelfed.social/p/stuffifound/894254074687634182
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TehBamski in unions
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6 | People Make Games [19:17]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nOwjeznjI
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pete_link in unions
Iranian Oil Workers Launch Historic Strike
https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/iran-oil-field-workers-strike
from Drop Site News ... read full post

Posts

We now have a general Labor focused community. Please feel free to contribute.

Minnesotans Defend Somali Community, Immigrant Workers

Horseshoe Indianapolis dealers and dual rates win union recognition after 53-day strike

Supreme Administrative Court of Finland says Wolt must treat its couriers as employees. Wolt attempts to stall by applying for annulment.

"Time is measured with a stopwatch in our hands. It’s a labour camp, not a modern factory" - Polish lighting company using private militia, 12 hours a day temp workers, and assault to break strike

Nestle announces possible sale of Blue Bottle Coffee shortly after strike for improved wages and schedules, protection from harassment, and democratic control of workplace

Greek unions reaffirm solidarity with Palestine after West Bank visit

Unholy alliance of fashion brands, factory owners, governments propping up industry known for human rights abuses. Industry thrived for decades on underpaid, overworked and mostly female workforce

Australia is bringing in ‘world first’ minimum pay for food delivery drivers – here’s how it will work

9,000 strike for better pay after eyewear company's record performance. First time all unions coordinating action. Management declines comment.

Portugal general strike: reform is legitimate when it involves social partners, is debated transparently, and results from serious negotiation. None of this happened

Employees and supporters block trucks at Starbucks' largest distribution center on East Coast

Latest news on Starbucks strike in #USA

Strikebreakers in Birmingham to go on strike themselves

"Magistrates should not be forced to go to the streets" - on verge of mutiny in South Africa. Magistrates earn in month what senior counsel earn in a day. Many in debt review or blacklisted

NSW government orders nurses and midwives to stop organizing and striking, orders removal of strike information from social media. Union defies government, fined $130,000 for doing so.

Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees in New Zealand, opening door for sick leave, holiday pay, and minimum wage. Gig companies warn of collapse if forced to pay decent wage.

Canadian government accused of retreat from humanitarian obligations, scapegoating migrants, delivering corporate and military handouts rather than addressing the actual drivers of unaffordability

Strike at University of California: "Be aware of transportation issues, but don't allow management to weaponize your frustration to target striking workers."

CEOs in Ireland pay increase - I’m not sure too many would have been struggling at the checkout when buying groceries or dreading an electricity or gas bill

Ministry of Labour in India favors employers over employees. Violation of labour law no longer criminal offense. House arrest for employees who speak out.

CEO committed to dialogue when taking over Starbucks, yet negotiations going backwards. Starbucks closing Seattle's unionized flagship store. Over 1000 on strike. Stock down 1% Thursday

'I need a second job,' says woman who actually needs a different economic system. If you need a second job, your boss in your first job is exploiting you

The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6 | People Make Games [19:17]

Iranian Oil Workers Launch Historic Strike