September 08, 2024 Why a 4-day workweek sets up an uneven playing field for workers While workers in well-paid jobs have bargaining leverage to assert their legal rights, others in lower-paid jobs face minimal protection and risk direct exploitation in a four-day working week. BY The Conversation The U.K. government has announced a proposal that would … Continue reading Why a 4-day workweek sets up an uneven playing field for workers
September 06, 2024 The growing movement to help workers achieve digital balance More companies are encouraging their employees to achieve better digital balance, empowering them to disconnect after work hours. BY Henry Chandonnet If Carly Taylor was going back to in-person work, she had some ground rules. There would be no more after-work responses to her … Continue reading The growing movement to help workers achieve digital balance
September 05, 2024 Boeing workers could strike next week if a fair contract isn’t reached The IAM wants Boeing to provide guarantees that its next airplane program will stay in Washington state’s Puget Sound area. BY Reuters Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su on Wednesday encouraged Boeing and more than 30,000 of the planemaker’s factory workers … Continue reading Boeing workers could strike next week if a fair contract isn’t reached
September 02, 2024 About 10,000 major hotel-chain workers are on strike in these 8 cities Workers represented by the UNITE HERE union walked off the job Sunday at 24 hotels in eight cities, including Honolulu, Boston, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Seattle. BY Associated Press With up to 17 rooms to clean each shift, … Continue reading About 10,000 major hotel chain workers are on strike in these eight cities
August 29, 2024 The companies with the most low-wage workers are spending billions on stock buybacks instead of raises A new report sheds light on exactly where these companies’ priorities lie. While some Americans have been looking to tighten their belts recently, U.S. corporations have been on a spending spree—but that money hasn’t been going … Continue reading The companies with the most low-wage workers are spending billions on stock buybacks instead of raises
August 19, 2024 Remote workers are lonely, but returning to the office isn’t the solution Rohshann Pilla, President of Aquent Talent offers three steps leaders can take to help remote and hybrid workers feel less lonely BY Rohshann Pilla A recent Gallup poll found that 1 in 5 workers worldwide feel lonely. This number is even … Continue reading Remote workers are lonely, but returning to the office isn’t the solution
August 06, 2024 Here’s where Democratic VP pick Tim Walz stands on workers and organized labor As the governor of Minnesota, Walz has a strong record of advocating for workers and championing progressive policies. BY Pavithra Mohan After weeks of anticipation—and fervent campaigning from the pool of contenders—Vice President Kamala Harris has selected her running mate. … Continue reading Here’s where Democratic VP pick Tim Walz stands on workers and organized labor
July 31, 2024 Here are the 3 ways workers learn their most valuable skills In his new book, AI expert Matt Beane explores how employees can protect and sharpen their skills for the future of work. BY Matt Beane Think about your most valuable skill. The thing you can reliably do under pressure that delivers results—and … Continue reading Here are the 3 ways workers learn their most valuable skills
July 29, 2024 Forcing workers back into the office could be risky. Here’s why Arguments for returning to the office often appear driven by manager preference and experience. BY The Conversation Tesco, Boots and Barclays have joined the growing number of companies trying to force employees back to the office after several years of remote … Continue reading Forcing workers back into the office could be risky. Here’s why
July 20, 2024 How transit workers are coping with a rise in violent crime In New York, after a subway operator’s throat was slashed, a transit union began offering free relaxation, yoga, and meditation classes. BY Associated Press In a dimly lit room strung with fairy lights and ivy, transit workers file in and lie on … Continue reading How transit workers are coping with a rise in violent crime
