Employees at TCGplayer, an online marketplace subsidiary of eBay, have recently been rallying in favor of unionizing. This comes days before their on site vote takes place, which could potentially determine if the workplace will be the latest to unionize across the country. Over 100 TCGplayer employees gathered in downtown Syracuse, New York to voice… Continue reading Workers Subsidiary
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Tech’s next great mafia? Laid-off talent
In recent years, the tech sector has seen its fair share of upheaval, with companies rapidly expanding and then taking massive steps backwards, laying off a wave of tech talent. But could this wave of tech talent be the spark for the next great mafia? Once upon a time, the idea of a group of… Continue reading Tech’s next great mafia? Laid-off talent
Tesla Workers Fired in Alleged Retaliation Following Union Push
Tesla is at the center of yet another controversy following the firing of multiple workers at its California-based factories. The recent layoffs come on the heels of a union push amongst Tesla employees, who were seeking better working conditions, fairer wages, and more autonomy. In response to the workers’ efforts to organize, Tesla abruptly terminated… Continue reading Tesla Workers Fired in Alleged Retaliation Following Union Push
Tesla workers in New York launch a union campaign
Tesla’s workers in New York have launched a union campaign in an effort to obtain better pay and improved working conditions. The United Auto Workers (UAW) have announced their support and backing of the effort, and the movement has quickly gathered momentum. Tesla’s workers in New York are adamant that they should have similar rights… Continue reading Tesla workers in New York launch a union campaign
Tesla’s Autopilot Workers Tell Elon They Want to Unionize
Tesla’s autonomous driving system, Autopilot, has been an impressive success since its rollout in 2015. The technology provides the driver with increased safety and improved convenience when navigating the road. However, while Tesla’s Autopilot system was celebrated by many at the time of its launch, a new development has recently arisen that has exposed hidden… Continue reading Tesla’s Autopilot Workers Tell Elon They Want to Unionize
Laid-off Twitter workers must drop class-action severance lawsuit, judge says
In a recent ruling, a judge has ordered laid-off Twitter workers to drop their class action lawsuit against the company seeking better severance packages. The suit, which was filed by 14 former employees in 2016, sought to force the company to provide laid-off workers with enhanced severance payments in line with industry standards. Currently, Twitter… Continue reading Laid-off Twitter workers must drop class-action severance lawsuit, judge says
Microsoft is running an ad in The Washington Post to say that it’s cool with unions
Microsoft has long been known as an innovator and a leader in the technology industry. Now, the company is taking this commitment to its workers to the next level by running an ad in The Washington Post proclaiming its support for unions. In the ad, the company states that it “believes in the right of… Continue reading Microsoft is running an ad in The Washington Post to say that it’s cool with unions
Daily Crunch: In layoff update, Amazon CEO tells workers ‘we plan to eliminate just over 18,000 roles’
Amazon, a leading e-commerce giant, recently announced the layoffs of 18,000 employees due to the pandemic. This news has sent shockwaves among Amazon’s workers and the business world alike. The company said the job cuts are made with a heavy heart, as it had added more than 400,000 people to its workforce during the pandemic.… Continue reading Daily Crunch: In layoff update, Amazon CEO tells workers ‘we plan to eliminate just over 18,000 roles’
The FTC wants to ban the noncompete clauses ensnaring some tech workers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on noncompete clauses that are preventing some tech workers from exploring better opportunities or leaving a job to pursue other endeavors. Noncompetition agreements are not uncommon in the tech industry, as employers often want to ensure that their employees cannot leave and work with a rival company… Continue reading The FTC wants to ban the noncompete clauses ensnaring some tech workers
Tesla broke labor laws by telling workers not to discuss pay, NLRB claims
In a recent development, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has accused Tesla of breaking labor laws. The NLRB claims that Tesla has told its employees not to discuss their pay with one another. The NLRB claims that these instructions violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which protects an employee’s right to engage in… Continue reading Tesla broke labor laws by telling workers not to discuss pay, NLRB claims