The Unionization Vote at Amazon
From today’s New York Times: The most closely watched union election in recent history is underway in Alabama, where almost 6,000 workers at an Amazon warehouse near Birmingham are voting…
Amazon to Pay $62 Million Fine for Withholding Tips From Delivery Drivers
From today’s New York Times: Amazon agreed on Tuesday to pay $62 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle charges that it withheld tips to delivery drivers over a…
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DoorDash’s anti-worker tactics just backfired spectacularly in court
From today’s Vox News Online: The food delivery company DoorDash made its delivery workers sign away their right to sue if a legal dispute arises between a worker and the…
The Gig Economy Is Coming for Jobs
From today’s New York Times: A few years ago, Adalberto Martín began to see some troubling changes at work. As a veteran member of the room service staff at Marriott’s…
A California bill that would ban forced arbitration heads to Gov. Newsom
From today’s Los Angeles Times: When companies in California tell job candidates they have to give up their right to sue the company for most disputes, a bill headed to…
What to Do at Work When You Feel Uninspired
From today’s New York Times: It’s an inevitable part of having a job: At some point we all feel a little uninspired. Maybe you’re not crazy about a new project,…
Google workers want to end mandatory arbitration—Here’s why this matters
From today’s Washington Post: Employees at Google recently organized a phone drive to lobby Congress to end the practice of mandatory or forced arbitration, in which an arbitrator — typically…