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sports4 days ago•2 min saved

MLB to Erase Player Images from Websites Ahead of December Lockout

MLB is preparing to remove all player images and videos from its official websites if a lockout begins after the collective bargaining agreement expires on December 2. This move, detailed in a memo from Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem, aims to prevent the use of player likenesses during a work stoppage. While the league cites competitive balance and payroll disparity as reasons for its proposed salary cap, the 2026 postseason has challenged this narrative, with four of the five remaining teams having low payrolls. The potential lockout threatens to disrupt the 2027 season and broadcast revenue, with public opinion currently favoring the players.

via Awful Announcing|

#cba #labor-disputes #lockout

technology4 days ago•27 min saved

OpenAI defends firings of safety researchers, citing breach of trust

OpenAI has reaffirmed its decision to terminate three AI safety researchers, Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, citing a 'significant breach of trust' and violations of information handling policies. The company explicitly denied that the dismissals were retaliation for raising safety concerns. This stance follows an open letter published by the researchers, who argued they were fired for speaking out and had acted within OpenAI's mission. The dispute occurs amid heightened scrutiny of AI safety following recent high-profile security breaches and internal safety warnings.

via The Verge|

#ai-safety #corporate-governance #labor-disputes

film-industry4 days ago•10 min saved

Crew Walks Off Daily Wire’s 'Pawn Shop' After Learning It Depicts ICE Propaganda

Approximately a dozen crew members have quit the production of 'Pawn Shop,' a pro-ICE action film by The Daily Wire, after discovering the project’s political nature. The film, shot in Livingston, Montana, faced a temporary permit suspension due to local protests over safety and community disruption. While producers cited First Amendment rights, workers cited deceptive hiring practices and lack of safety protocols.

via A.V. Club|

#ben-shapiro #daily-wire #film-industry

europe13 days ago

Eiffel Tower CEO Resigns After Probe Confirms Discriminatory Staffing for Hindu Delegation

Patrick Branco Ruivo, the director general of the Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), will resign at the end of 2026 following an internal investigation into the exclusion of female staff during a September visit by the Hindu group BAPS. The probe confirmed that management accepted requests to limit interactions with women, leading to a staff strike and the temporary closure of the landmark. SETE chair Ariel Weil has ordered new gender equality training and a dedicated protocol department to prevent future incidents.

via The Guardian|

#baps #eiffel-tower #europe

politics14 days ago

Eiffel Tower Director Resigns After Investigation Confirms Discriminatory Handling of BAPS Visit

Patrick Branco Ruivo, the director general of the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), will step down at the end of 2026 following an internal investigation into the exclusion of female staff during a visit by the Hindu group BAPS. The incident, which occurred on September 5, led to a staff walkout and the closure of the landmark on September 7. SETE acknowledged 'operational flaws' in accepting the delegation's request to limit interactions with women, prompting political condemnation and a promise to implement gender equality training.

via France 24|

#baps #eiffel-tower #france

world-news14 days ago•20 min saved

Eiffel Tower Director Resigns After Gender-Based Staff Exclusion Scandal

Patrick Branco Ruivo, the director general of the Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (SETE), will resign at the end of 2026 following a scandal where female employees were removed from their posts to accommodate a Hindu delegation. An internal investigation confirmed that 'operational flaws' led to the 'unacceptable' exclusion of women, prompting a staff strike that closed the landmark on September 7. SETE chair Ariel Weil has ordered new gender equality protocols and training, while Paris officials condemned the incident as discriminatory.

via AP News|

#baps #eiffel-tower #france

labor-and-safety27 days ago•1 min saved

Smithfield Monmouth plant faces walkout after fatal machine accident

A maintenance worker died in a machine-related incident at Smithfield Foods' Monmouth, Illinois plant on September 14. While the company stated employees could take the day off without penalty, a worker claims management initially ordered production to continue, prompting a walkout by approximately 100 staff. OSHA is investigating the fatality, which a source describes as the fourth death at the facility in recent years.

via KWQC|

#illinois #labor-and-safety #labor-disputes

labor-and-safety28 days ago

Fatal Machine Accident at Smithfield Monmouth Plant Triggers Mass Walkout

A maintenance worker died in a machine-related incident at the Smithfield Foods plant in Monmouth, Illinois, on Monday morning. The death, which occurred at 2:31 a.m., prompted a significant walkout by dozens of employees who refused to continue production. While Smithfield confirmed the fatality and stated that safety personnel are investigating alongside local authorities, workers allege that management ordered the plant to resume operations despite the tragedy. This is reported to be the fourth death at the facility, with the previous three attributed to health issues rather than machinery.

via KWQC|

#labor-and-safety #labor-disputes #monmouth-illinois

labor-disputes1 year ago•3 min saved

IAM Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Boeing Amid Strike

The IAM Union has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Boeing for refusing to negotiate in good faith during an ongoing strike involving over 3,200 members, which is delaying critical U.S. Air Force aircraft deliveries and highlighting tensions over fair treatment and contract negotiations.

via IAM Union|

#boeing #good-faith-bargaining #iam-union

government1 year ago•2 min saved

Federal Intervention Averts Immediate LIRR Strike

The President has established an emergency board to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and certain labor organizations, with a report due within 30 days, and a 120-day period of maintaining current conditions.

via The White House (.gov)|

#emergency-board #government #labor-disputes

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Porsche SE Faces Massive Impairment on Volkswagen Stake

Porsche SE has announced it may write down its stake in Volkswagen by up to €20 billion due to uncertainties over potential plant closures and labor strikes, which have led VW to withhold its annual financial plan. The holding company also expects a writedown of €1-2 billion in its stake in Porsche AG. This comes amid VW's ongoing negotiations with union IG Metall over restructuring plans that include factory closures and layoffs, as the company faces declining sales in Europe and China.

via Financial Times|

#automotive-industry #business #labor-disputes

business1 year ago•1 min saved

United Airlines Flight Attendants Face Contract Negotiation Setback

Contract negotiations between United Airlines and its flight attendants have stalled, with tensions escalating as the union accuses CEO Scott Kirby of being "greedy" and "vicious." The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) is demanding a 28% immediate raise and a 4% annual increase, which United has rejected. Federal mediators have suspended talks for 2024, leaving little time for a deal before a potentially less labor-friendly Trump Administration takes office. The AFA plans a "day of action" on December 19, 2024, as negotiations remain unresolved.

via Live and Let's Fly|

#biden-administration #business #contract-negotiations

labor-unions2 years ago•1 min saved

Amazon Labor Union Joins Forces with Teamsters

The Amazon Labor Union (ALU), the first group of Amazon workers to unionize in the U.S., is moving to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to strengthen its position in negotiations with Amazon. Formed in 2021, the ALU has faced challenges in securing a contract and internal disputes. The affiliation, pending ratification by both ALU and Teamsters members, aims to bolster the union's efforts, though it has already faced opposition from some ALU members.

via CNBC|

#alu #amazon #labor-disputes

labor-disputes2 years ago•3 min saved

UC Academic Workers to Strike at UCLA and UC Davis Next Week

Academic workers at UCLA and UC Davis are set to join an ongoing strike initiated by the United Auto Workers Local 4811, protesting the UC system's handling of pro-Palestinian encampments related to the Israel-Hamas war. The UC system's attempt to end the strike through an injunction was unsuccessful, and the California Public Employment Relations Board has filed a complaint against the strike for violating no-strike clauses in the collective bargaining agreements. An informal meeting between the involved parties is scheduled, with a formal hearing possible if no settlement is reached.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#labor-disputes #perb #pro-palestinian-protests

business2 years ago•2 min saved

AMC Entertainment's Stock Declines Amid Box Office Slump and Equity Distribution Agreement

AMC Entertainment's shares dropped by 15% after announcing plans to sell up to $250 million worth of stock to offset poor box office revenue, partly blaming last year's writers' and actors' strikes for delayed releases. The company also cited increased working capital requirements and cash burn. The beginning of 2024 saw a 20% drop in domestic box office revenue, with big-budget films underperforming, and the industry still reeling from the pandemic. Analysts expect full-year box office revenue for 2024 to be lower than 2023, despite highly anticipated releases on the horizon.

via Los Angeles Times|

#amc-entertainment #box-office-slump #business