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Not earning enough? Many workers are unhappy with their pay
The “Great Resignation,” also known as the “Great Reshuffle,” has many Americans at least considering a career move. But increasingly, job hopping may be more necessary than voluntary as the recent spike in inflation puts households under financial stress. While wage growth is high by historical standards, it isn’t keeping up with the increased cost of […]
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Morgan Stanley explains how unions could impact Amazon’s bottom line
Workers and supporters hold signs after filing a petition requesting an election to form a union outside the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional office in the Brooklyn Borough of New York, on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon workers on New York’s Staten Island on Friday voted to […]
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Starbucks’ New York City Reserve Roastery becomes the 9th cafe to unionize
Employees serve customers at a newly opened Starbucks’ Reserve Roasteries in the Meatpacking District on on December 14, 2018 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Starbucks baristas at its New York City Reserve Roastery voted 46-36 in favor of forming a union on Friday, dealing a blow to incoming interim CEO Howard […]
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House launches investigation into Amazon’s handling of deadly warehouse collapse
Amazon truck cabs are seen outside a damaged Amazon Distribution Center on December 11, 2021 in Edwardsville, Illinois. According to reports, the Distribution Center was struck by a tornado Friday night. Michael B. Thomas | Getty Images The House Oversight Committee on Friday launched an investigation into Amazon’s labor practices, demanding the company turn over […]
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The Great Resignation is still in full swing. Here’s what to know
A Now Hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, on March 16, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images The pandemic-era trend known as the “Great Resignation” remains a prominent feature of the labor market, as favorable conditions lead workers to quit their jobs at near-record levels in search of better […]
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European markets pull back amid doubts over latest Russian pledges over Ukraine
LONDON — European stocks retreated on Wednesday following the latest round of talks between Russia and Ukraine, aimed at finding a solution to the conflict. The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 0.5% in early trade, with autos shedding 1.6% to lead losses, while oil and gas stocks gained 2.1%. In terms of individual share price movement, […]
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Tesla should accept that it violated labor laws if Elon Musk is serious about inviting the UAW to organize workers, union chief Ray Curry says
Founder and CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks during a media tour of the Tesla Gigafactory, which will produce batteries for the electric carmaker, in Sparks, Nevada. James Glover II | Reuters If Tesla CEO Elon Musk is serious about welcoming organizing efforts of the company’s U.S. workforce, the automaker should rehire a fired […]
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Covid upended the labor market, and now these workers are using their leverage to push for unions
Workers stand in line to cast ballots for a union election at Amazon’s JFK8 distribution center, in the Staten Island borough of New York City, U.S. March 25, 2022. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters The Covid pandemic pushed Americans to reconsider how and where they work, resulting in a tight labor market, rising wages and what’s […]
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Companies are betting these employee benefits will help them in the ‘Great Reshuffle’
Paul Bradbury | OJO Images | Getty Images Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs and rethinking what they want when it comes to work and work-life balance. Companies are responding, meeting their employees’ needs in areas such as remote work, flexible hours, four-day workweeks, compensation and more. This story is part of a series […]
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Google Fiber contractors in Kansas City are first to unionize under Alphabet Worker Union
A technician gets cabling out of his truck to install Google Fiber. George Frey | Reuters Google Fiber contractors in Kansas City, Missouri voted to unionize Friday, becoming the first workers with bargaining rights under the Alphabet Workers Union. The group of 10 full-time workers are employed by BDS Connected Solutions through Alphabet and work […]
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