Tag: Strike
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A Big Win For Amazon Labor Union!
Amazon workers went on strike during the busiest part of the holiday season―and Amazon fought back with a vengeance, unlawfully docking hundreds of workers unpaid time off for time they were on strike. And because Amazon’s faceless HR system automatically fires workers whose time off balance falls below zero, some workers were fired as a…
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A Big Win For New Seasons Labor Union
Usually, when you hear from us, it’s because urgent action is needed, but today we are reporting back on a big WIN for New Seasons Labor Union. When New Seasons Market in Portland, OR fired union treasurer Randy Foster for helping a blind co-worker while Randy was off the clock, the Labor Force was there…
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Help the Park City Ski Patrol Get Strike Ready!
The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association has just voted to authorize a strike. The union is in the middle of contract negotiations with their employer, Vail Resorts, but Vail is not budging. Keep reading to learn more and find out how to help the Park City Ski Patrol get strike ready. Park City Mountain…
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Amazon Labor Union Is On Strike Now!
It’s official! Amazon Labor Union IBT Local 1, along with Amazon workers across the country, is on ULP strike. Amazon workers are done waiting for a first contract. Last week, Amazon Labor Union gave Amazon a clear deadline: “Bargain with us by December 15 or we go on strike.” Amazon refused to budge, and now it’s time for…
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The NYT Tech Guild Is On Strike!
The New York Times Tech Guild is officially on strike. Read on to find out how you can take action to support these workers. Don’t cross the “click-it” line! Three years ago, the workers who build games, interactive features, and apps at the New York Times formed the Times Tech Guild. For three years, the…