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news15 days ago•14 min saved

Xbox Unions Push Back on Layoffs, Demand Protections for All

Xbox employee unions held a press conference responding to mass-layoff reports, arguing workers should not be treated as disposable and pointing to factors like CEO pay, Microsoft’s AI investments, and console price hikes to question if money is truly tight. They called for universal layoff protections (advanced notice, two years of recall rights, hiring freezes) across Xbox, criticized management for stalling on contracts, and pledged cross-studio unity among World of Warcraft, Zenimax, and Activision unions. While no layoffs have been officially confirmed, a significant restructuring is expected after the fiscal year ends, with rumors of studio shutdowns and leadership changes (including the resignation of Xbox Game Studios’ Craig Duncan).

via Kotaku|

#layoffs #microsoft #news

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Global May Day rallies spotlight workers' demands amid cost pressures

Around the world, International Labour Day rallies spotlight calls for higher wages and stronger worker protections amid rising energy costs and global recession fears, with clashes in Istanbul and major demonstrations across Europe, Latin America, and Cuba, while Gaza's workers face severe income loss and activists push for wealth taxes and limits on executive pay.

via Al Jazeera|

#economic-crisis #international-labour-day #labour-rights

economy6 months ago•17 min saved

Trump’s second-term actions threaten working families’ affordability

A new analysis catalogs 47 Trump actions in the first year of his second term that the authors say erode workers’ wages, undermine job creation, weaken labor rights, enable employer exploitation, and hobble government’s effectiveness, arguing wage growth has lagged productivity for decades and these policies will worsen the affordability crisis for working families unless reversed. The report highlights moves like cutting minimum pay for federal contractors, rolling back protections for farm and in-home-health workers, and reshaping labor enforcement to favor employers.

via Economic Policy Institute|

#affordability #economy #labor-policy

business6 months ago•0 min saved

Regulatory Crackdowns on Gig Work Harm Businesses and Employees

Regulatory efforts targeting gig work are impacting both companies and workers, with ongoing debates over whether gig workers should be classified as independent contractors or employees, affecting the future of gig economy regulation.

via The Washington Post|

#business #gig-economy #independent-contractors

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Starbucks to Pay Over $35 Million in NYC Labor Law Settlement

Starbucks will pay over $38 million in a settlement with New York City for violating the Fair Workweek Law over half a million times since 2021, with $35 million going to affected workers and $3.4 million in penalties, marking the largest worker protection settlement in NYC history.

via Axios|

#business #labor-law #nyc

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Massive protests in Lisbon oppose Portugal's proposed labor reforms

Tens of thousands of protesters in Lisbon oppose Portugal's proposed labour law reforms, which aim to increase job flexibility but are criticized for threatening workers' rights and job security, leading to a planned general strike.

via BBC|

#labour-laws #portugal #protest

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Rockstar Games Faces Accusations of Union Busting Amid Mass Firings

Rockstar Games is accused of union-busting after firing 30-40 employees involved in union activities, claiming they were dismissed for gross misconduct, which has sparked criticism from labor unions and industry observers.

via Eurogamer|

#business #firing #gta-6

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar Faces Accusations of Union Busting Amid GTA 6 Development

Rockstar Games fired 30 to 40 employees, all of whom were union members or organizers, in what the IWGB describes as the most blatant union busting in the gaming industry, just months before the release of GTA VI. The company claims the dismissals were due to gross misconduct, while union leaders vow to pursue legal action and continue organizing for better working conditions.

via The Verge|

#business #firing #gta-vi

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble Developers Join Blizzard Unionization Efforts

Workers from Blizzard's Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble teams have voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America, joining over 1900 other Activision Blizzard employees, with Microsoft reportedly recognizing the union, as part of a broader movement for workers' collective voice and solidarity in the industry.

via Eurogamer|

#activision-blizzard #blizzard #microsoft

world9 months ago•5 min saved

Blizzard Employees Unionize Across Multiple Teams Amidst Industry Unrest

Blizzard's Hearthstone team, along with other Blizzard units, has voted to unionize under the CWA, motivated by concerns over layoffs and workplace protections, with the expiration of a neutrality agreement that previously prevented company interference. The union aims to negotiate better job security, wages, remote work support, and protections against harassment and AI misuse, building on the momentum of earlier union efforts at Blizzard and other Microsoft studios.

via aftermath.site|

#blizzard #hearthstone #microsoft

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Blizzard and Battle.net Workers Unionize Amid Microsoft Neutrality Expiry

Workers at Blizzard's Battle.net platform have unionized under the CWA, forming two new unions for tech and support staff, just before the expiration of a neutrality agreement with Microsoft that facilitated union efforts during its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The unions aim to negotiate better policies on layoffs, return-to-office, and workplace treatment, with some unions having already ratified contracts. The future of unionization without the neutrality agreement remains uncertain.

via aftermath.site|

#activision-blizzard #battlenet #microsoft

world10 months ago•1 min saved

US Labor Day Rallies Protest Billionaires and Trump

On Labor Day, protests took place in cities like Chicago, San Diego, and D.C., where demonstrators rallied against the influence of billionaires and corporations in politics, particularly criticizing their impact during the Trump administration, to highlight workers' rights and the day's origins.

via The Washington Post|

#billionaires #laborday #protests

politics10 months ago•8 min saved

Trump's Actions Signal Threat to Federal Worker Unions

The article criticizes the Trump administration's actions on Labor Day, highlighting its policies that have hurt workers and unions, including cutting safety protections, undermining collective bargaining, and implementing economic policies that favor corporations over workers, contradicting Trump's pro-worker rhetoric.

via The Guardian|

#economic-policies #labor-day #politics

history10 months ago•4 min saved

Labor Day 2025: Celebrating America's Workers and the End of Summer

The article recounts the origins of Labor Day, starting with the first celebration in 1882 in New York City, highlighting workers' efforts to emphasize their importance in the economy, their political activism, and the evolving relationship between labor, government, and business in the late 19th century.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson|

#1882-parade #history #labor-day

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Safeway and Albertsons Workers Launch Strikes in Multiple Cities

Workers at Safeway and Albertsons in four Colorado cities initiated a limited strike over unfair labor practices, including understaffing, low wages, and health benefit issues, with the potential for expansion as more units consider joining, marking a significant labor action in Colorado.

via TheStreet|

#albertsons #colorado #labor-strike