Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public In recent years, Shein has gained massive popularity as an online clothing retailer, known for its trendy and affordable fashion pieces. But behind the scenes, workers at Shein have experienced a disturbing reality: long hours, low pay, and harsh working conditions. Frustrated with their treatment, these workers… Continue reading Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public
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Apple workers urge leadership to ‘end their silence’ on Palestine
Apple workers urge leadership to ‘end their silence’ on Palestine In recent weeks, tensions in the Middle East have escalated, leading to a bloody conflict between Israel and Palestine. As the violence continues to unfold, workers at tech giant Apple are calling on company leadership to speak out and take concrete action in support of… Continue reading Apple workers urge leadership to ‘end their silence’ on Palestine
Workers Subsidiary
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
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
Southwest Workers Say They Suffered Frostbite During 16-Hour Shifts
An alarming report has revealed that Southwest Airlines workers suffered frostbite while on the job in the frigid winter temperatures. According to a series of reports by the Georgetown Law National Employment Law Project (NELP), the incident occurred when some southwest employees were made to work grueling 16-hour shifts in extreme weather near the Chicago… Continue reading Southwest Workers Say They Suffered Frostbite During 16-Hour Shifts