What if Gig Workers Banded Together to Resist Algorithms?
"As more and more workers have fallen under the gaze of algorithms, a growing chorus of experts have noted how platform companies have paralleled the practices of colonial empires," writes MIT Technology review, "in using management tools to surveil.....»»
Tesla workers in Germany complain about home visits from their bosses
The rate of sick leave reached 17 percent in August, far above industry average. Enlarge / Tesla's factory in Gruenheide, Germany. (credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Tesla's German car factory on the outskirts of Berlin.....»»
Climate change accelerates vulnerability and loss of resilience of a key species for the Mediterranean ecosystem: Study
A study by the University of Barcelona has analyzed the ability of red gorgonians (Paramuricea clavata), a key species for the Mediterranean marine ecosystem, to resist and recover after marine heat waves......»»
Amazon staff very upset about return-to-office order, according to survey
Amazon's corporate workers were recently told they'll soon have to return to the office five days a week. And most seem very unhappy about it......»»
Amazon staff very upset about return-to-office order, survey suggests
Amazon's corporate workers were recently told they'll soon have to return to the office five days a week. And most seem very unhappy about it......»»
SpaceX recreates iconic New York City photo with Starship workers
SpaceX has put its hardworking engineers front and center by recreating an iconic New York City photo at its Starbase facility in Texas......»»
UAW members at Ford"s Rouge tool and die unit reach tentative agreement
Ford's Rouge Complex near Detroit, which employs about 6,000 workers, has more than 500 workers in the tool and die unit, according to the union......»»
Most Amazon workers considering job hunting due to 5-day in-office policy: Poll
“My morale for this job is gone ..." Amazon corporate office building in Sunnyvale, California. (credit: Getty Images) An overwhelming majority of Amazon employees are “dissatisfied” with Amazon killing remote work.....»»
Violence, harassment from students is overwhelmingly "part of the job" for Saskatchewan education sector workers
Saskatchewan education sector workers are experiencing disturbing levels of workplace violence and harassment, says a new report spotlighting a situation that has reached "a breaking point," according to its authors......»»
VW"s Pablo Di Si to UAW: We"re not the Detroit 3
Pablo Di Si called negotiations a learning process not only for Volkswagen but for the workers in Chattanooga, who this year voted overwhelmingly to join the UAW......»»
Sonos workers shed light on why the app update went so horribly
Meetings with "yelling," "screaming" preceded app's release, Bloomberg reports. Enlarge (credit: Sonos) In May, Sonos updated its mobile app—to the dismay of many users. With missing features and bugs, customers compla.....»»
Unifor ratifies 2-year deal with 15% pay raise at GM"s CAMI plant
Hourly workers represented by Unifor at GM Canada’s CAMI Assembly Plant have ratified a two-year labor pact that puts all union members at the automaker’s plants in Canada on the same contract starting in 2026. .....»»
Visual AI: A Future-Proof Solution for Better Meetings Today
Bridge the gap between your remote workers and in-room participants with AI......»»
Qualcomm reveals major layoffs, hundreds of workers let go
Qualcomm to lay off 226 workers from 16 facilities, including several vice presidents from its San Diego HQ......»»
GM to begin laying off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant, WARN notice shows
GM to begin laying off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant, WARN notice shows.....»»
GM to lay off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant
GM to lay off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant.....»»
Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego
Chipmaker Qualcomm lays off hundreds of workers in San Diego.....»»
Yanfeng to close Missouri plant, lay off 444 workers, as GM ends Malibu production
Yanfeng International in November will close its plant in Riverside, Mo., around the same time GM plans to end Chevrolet Malibu production at a nearby assembly plant, according to a recently posted layoff notice......»»
Why 80% of CEOs aim to bring their workers back to the office
Why 80% of CEOs aim to bring their workers back to the office.....»»
Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace; how educators can help
Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something that only human workers can provide—soft skills. These include knowing how to communicate with co-workers, put ot.....»»
Backlash over Amazon’s return to office comes as workers demand higher wages
Pressure increases for Amazon to raise wages amid return-to-office turmoil. Enlarge / Warehouse workers at the STL8 Amazon Fulfillment Center marched on the boss Wednesday to demand a $25 an hour minimum wage for all workers. (cr.....»»