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business1 month ago•9 min saved

Rockstar workers push for formal union recognition as GTA 6 release looms

After 2025 layoffs at Rockstar raised concerns about union busting, GTA 6 developers are seeking official recognition for a union called Rockstar Game Workers Union under IWGB. The Guardian reports current employees are coordinating with IWGB to secure recognition before GTA 6’s November release, with a potential strike if voluntary recognition is ignored. If successful, Rockstar would become only the second UK game studio with a recognized union after ZA/UM. Ex-employee Jordan Garland and IWGB president Alex Marshall emphasized giving workers a voice, while pre-orders for GTA 6 reportedly push the title past 3 billion dollars.

via Eurogamer|

#business #gta-6 #iwgb

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Blazing heat casts shadow over World Cup 2026 worker protections

As World Cup 2026 unfolds across 16 US host cities, researchers warn thousands of workers face dangerous heat exposure, with risk rising in sunny venues and during heavy labor. FIFA says it has protections (cooling, water access, work-rest schedules, medical staff, real-time weather monitoring) and host-city requirements, but labor advocates doubt enforcement and point to state preemption limiting local heat-safety rules; temporary workers remain especially vulnerable, though some unions have secured protections in places like Kansas City.

via The Guardian|

#fifa #heat #labor-rights

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Montreal strippers threaten Grand Prix weekend strike over pay and working rights

Montreal strippers affiliated with the Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) say they will strike on May 23, the day of sprint qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, to protest working conditions, abolish bar fees, and gain worker status and safer conditions, aiming to disrupt the lucrative weekend for clubs and managers.

via The New York Times|

#canadian-grand-prix #formula-1 #labor-rights

world3 months ago•7 min saved

May Day protests globalize: workers' grievances collide with anti-war and anti-Western rhetoric

May Day demonstrations across Europe and Asia expanded from traditional labor grievances to broader political battles, intertwining inflation and wage concerns with anti-American and anti-Israel sentiment and Middle East conflict. From Paris and Madrid to Istanbul, Manila and Seoul, protesters linked living costs to U.S. foreign policy, while experts warn of a growing convergence between labor activism and ideological movements, leading to clashes with police and widespread political messaging.

via Fox News|

#anti-american #geopolitics #labor-rights

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

May Day rallies push for living wages and worker power across the U.S.

Thousands are expected to join more than 3,000 May Day events nationwide, including school walkouts, as organizers push for living wages, stronger labor rights, and economic justice amid rising costs and stagnant pay.

via USA Today|

#economic-justice #education #immigrant-rights

politics4 months ago•20 min saved

Labor rights bill leads bipartisan push as Capitol Hill tackles Fed nomination and spending fights

A bipartisan group unveils the Know Your Labor Rights Act to require employers to post and inform employees about workplace rights, while Capitol Hill also whirls with a debate over Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination, a hold on Coast Guard promotions tied to a Florida shipbuilder dispute, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick’s resignation amid ethics charges, and ongoing talks on bipartisan paths for FISA reauthorization and immigration funding, alongside looming budget timing and floor votes.

via Politico|

#coast-guard-promotions #ethics-investigation #fed-nomination

society5 months ago•19 min saved

César Chávez Legacy Under Scrutiny Amid Allegations

Revelations that César Chávez sexually abused women during his leadership of the United Farm Workers are prompting a broader reckoning of his celebrated labor-rights legacy, with Dolores Huerta confirming abuse, public figures weighing the claims, and movements calling for reflection and even renaming honors tied to Chávez.

via AP News|

#cesar-chavez #dolores-huerta #labor-rights

us5 months ago•182 min saved

UFW halts Cesar Chavez Day events amid troubling, unverified allegations

The United Farm Workers has canceled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations, citing “deeply troubling” allegations about Chavez that the union says it cannot verify or discuss publicly. The group says it has not received direct reports and CNN has not seen the specific allegations. The Cesar Chavez Foundation says it’s shocked by the reports. Instead of participating, the union is urging supporters to join immigration-justice events and set up a confidential channel for victims to come forward; community figures reacted with disappointment but stressed the importance of verified information.

via CNN|

#allegations #california #cesar-chavez

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Low-wage chats behind the OnlyFans boom

BBC profiles a Philippines-based 'chatter' who pretends to be an OnlyFans model in online chats, earning under $2 per hour despite targets to drive sales. The job is emotionally taxing, morally troubling, and largely unregulated, prompting union concerns about worker protections. Some agencies offer up to about $4/hour, but legal risks loom under local anti-pornography laws, while OnlyFans says its relationship is with the creator, not the chat workers.

via BBC|

#chatters #digital-labor #labor-rights

us-news6 months ago•12 min saved

Supreme Court rules against private-prison operator in detainee labor suit

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a private prison company in a forced-work lawsuit brought by immigration detainees, a decision that limits the company's potential liability in this case.

via AP News|

#forced-labor #immigration-detention #labor-rights

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Mineral power plays collide with human costs in the DRC

Global powers race to secure critical minerals to outflank rivals, but the DRC’s vast resources are linked to violence and suffering. The Guardian argues that deals and strategic reserves risk entrenching the country’s dependence, bypassing processing capacity and sovereignty, while artisanal miners are killed and communities bear environmental and social costs. It calls for stronger governance, transparency, and genuinely equitable partnerships to ensure energy transition goals do not come at the expense of people’s rights and stability.

via The Guardian|

#critical-minerals #drc #geopolitics

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

Jan. 20 'Free America Walkout' aims to show collective power nationwide

Organized by Women’s March, the Free America Walkout calls for nationwide walkouts on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. local time, urging people to leave work, school and stores to demonstrate collective power; events are planned in cities like Washington, D.C., Houston and Oklahoma City, with alternatives for those who can’t risk disciplinary action. The protests mark the one-year anniversary of Trump’s return to the White House and come as the administration faces scrutiny following a Minneapolis shooting by a federal immigration agent.

via WCNC|

#free-america-walkout #jan-20 #labor-rights

business7 months ago•4 min saved

Labubu supply chain under fire as NGO uncovers worker exploitation in China

An investigation by China Labor Watch found that Shunjia Toys, a Labubu supplier in Jiangxi, employed 16- and 17-year-olds with blank contracts, provided insufficient health and safety training, and imposed unrealistic production targets leading to excessive overtime. The findings illustrate broader labor-rights challenges in China’s manufacturing amid rising Labubu demand; Pop Mart says it is investigating and will strengthen audits, while Shunjia could not comment.

via The Guardian|

#business #labor-rights #labubu

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Courts Block California's New Labor Law Initiatives

California has enacted a law empowering its labor board to regulate working conditions and union rights amid federal inaction, but the law faces legal challenges from the Trump administration and the NLRB, which argue it oversteps federal authority. Experts believe courts are unlikely to uphold the law due to preemption, potentially leaving workers without effective union protections if the law is overturned.

via CalMatters|

#california-law #federal-vs-state-law #labor-rights

business11 months ago•2 min saved

Starbucks Employees Sue Over Unfair Dress Code

Starbucks employees in multiple states have filed lawsuits against the company, claiming that the new dress code requires them to purchase clothing at their own expense without reimbursement, violating labor laws. The employees also allege issues with unreimbursed phone and vehicle expenses. Starbucks defends its policies, citing low turnover and high employee satisfaction.

via The Daily Dot|

#business #dress-code #employee-reimbursement