Don’t betray NY workers who braved pandemic
The state faced a crisis four years ago as the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc. While many could work from home, a group of New Yorkers had to confront the perilous…
Disneyland character performers Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck looking to unionize
They may live in the Magic Kingdom, but they also want better working conditions. Workers at Disneyland, including performers who play the beloved characters of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and…
Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah says employees need to work longer
While many executives use this time of year to thank employees for their hard work and dedication, one told his they should not “shy away from” working longer hours —…
Ambulances on standby as Indian rescuers near 41 trapped workers
Ambulances were on standby on Thursday morning as Indian rescuers dug through the final metres of debris separating them from 41 workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel for nearly…
Waffle House workers ‘fed up’ paying for food they don’t eat
Flying chairs and customer brawls may be commonplace for Waffle House workers, but meal breaks apparently are not. Employees at the Southern dine-in chain see a sizeable chunk of change…
Biden proposal would give overtime pay to 3.6 million more US workers
The Biden administration proposed a new rule Wednesday that would make 3.6 million more US workers eligible for overtime pay, reviving an Obama-era policy effort that was ultimately scuttled in…
We want to be workers, not warriors
My stores and the workers who make a living there are supposed to serve a single purpose: help our communities and ensure they have fresh food, groceries and produce. We…
Return to office resulting in these thefts at shocking rates
It’s a big fork you to workers everywhere. As employees have been returning to their offices, eating utensils have been vanishing from workspaces worldwide at shockingly high rates, the Wall…
Starbucks forced to rehire 7 fired Memphis workers
Starbucks said Wednesday it will reinstate seven employees who were fired in February after leading an effort to unionize their Memphis store. The seven will get their jobs back after…
Amazon bid to scrap historic NYC union win blocked
A hearing officer for a federal labor board has rebuffed Amazon’s attempt to scrap a historic union win at a warehouse on Staten Island, New York, handing victory to organizers…