Starbucks Workers Urge App Boycott in Contract Fight
#StarbucksStrike #WorkersRightsStriking Starbucks baristas urge customers to delete the chain's app in solidarity. The nearly three-month unfair labor practice strike demands a fair union contract, livable wages, and an end to union busting, involving about 1,000 workers. read more
TUC Chief Warns Against Trump and Farage as "Political Fraudsters"
#WorkersRights #TrumpFarageFraudTUC warns against Trump and Farage's threat to workers' rights as political fraudsters with false promises, urging caution against supporting Reform UK. Trump and Farage's actions ring alarm bells, empowering tech billionaires and backing policies against worker protections, leading to a fightback against right-wing populism. read more
Amazon Workers to Strike in Over 30 Countries on Black Friday
#AmazonStrike #WorkersRightsAmazon workers in the UK and US are planning a Black Friday strike to demand improved workers' rights, increased sustainability, and more taxes from the retail giant. The Make Amazon Pay group is coordinating the protests on the busiest shopping day of the year. . read more
Study Finds Far-right Parties in Europe Oppose Pro-worker Policies
#FarRight #WorkersRightsA study showed that Europe's far-right parties, despite claiming to support workers, actually oppose pro-worker policies. Analysis of voting patterns revealed an indifference or hostility towards workers' rights, disproving the belief that they represent the working class. read more
"Tim Walz Chosen as Kamala Harris' Running Mate for 2024"
#US2024elections #workersrightsTim Walz's pro-worker appeal is highlighted alongside Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Michigan. Democrats believe his track record will be vital in pivotal swing states, aiming to win over blue-collar voters and attract younger demographics. read more
#Amazon #WorkersRights
Nearly half of Amazon's warehouse workers get injured during Prime Day rush, leading to higher injury rates than the industry average. A Senate report suggests that Amazon could prevent these injuries by hiring more staff for its busy days. read more
#Labour #WorkersRights
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner champions Labour's 'new deal for working people', criticized by the Tories as a ‘European model'. The policies proposed are popular, aiming to correct labor market imbalances, increase worker bargaining power, and introduce fair pay agreements. read more
#USsupremecourt #workersrights
The US Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts, has become exceptionally pro-corporate, with justices demonstrating a shocking lack of empathy towards workers, leading to a lack of empathy for average Americans. . read more
#SupremeCourt #WorkersRights
The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Starbucks in a union dispute scales back the National Labor Relations Board's power to protect workers from alleged union busting, requiring a stricter four-part test for intervention. read more
#Vatican #WorkersRights
Unhappy Vatican staff challenge Pope Francis with demands for better workers' rights at the Vatican Museums, citing health and security risks. The Vatican is facing legal challenges for failing to align with European norms, despite not being a member of the European Court of Human Rights. read more