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55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay
The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.Business - The New York Times - November 15 -
These are the job benefits American workers really want
A few years ago, U.S. workers were spoiled with perks in the office, particularly if they worked in tech or for a big bank. From dedicated coffee areas to fully-catered meals for breakfast, lunch ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Why are hundreds of Las Vegas hotel workers on strike?
Around 700 Las Vegas hospitality workers went on strike Friday morning. Members of the Culinary Workers Union are calling for "24/7 picket lines" around Virgin Hotels. CBS News reporter Andres ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Federal workers brace for Trump overhaul of civil service
President-elect Trump’s plans to reshape the federal workforce would allow him to fire wide swaths of career employees and replace them with political appointees — a move that comes as he has ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Governments are ignoring their own workers' voices on remote work
A recent survey revealed that 68% of government employees were not asked about their telework preferences by their agencies, and 56% prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements, with 46% considering ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Ford’s troubles continue. Its stock price slumps as automaker plans job cuts
Ford outlined plans to lay off 4,000 employees in the U.K. and Germany in response to a series of losses it blamed on unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds in Europe’s car ...Business - MarketWatch - November 20 -
Nearly 700 Boeing Workers Laid Off in Missouri
So far, Boeing has issued 60-day notices to at least 3,100 workers across the country.Business - Inc. - November 21 -
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for US attorney-general
Former congressman says controversy around his nomination had become a ‘distraction’Business - Financial Times - November 21 -
Volkswagen workers in Germany prepare to strike within weeks
Executives reject union proposal that would rule out factory closures in the countryWorld - Financial Times - November 21 -
Irish prime minister apologises for walking away from care worker
The Fine Gael leader says "the buck stops with me" after tetchy filmed encounter ahead of the election.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Training AI takes heavy toll on workers in Kenya
Training AI takes a heavy toll on Kenyan workers, who say they earned $2 an hour to label and sift through gruesome content for American companies.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Most young knowledge workers using AI: Poll
The vast majority of Gen Z knowledge workers in a new study said they are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their work, underscoring the increased embrace of the advancing technology. A ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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Volkswagen Workers to Begin Striking Monday, Union Says
IG Metall said its members would down tools for a few hours a day after the auto giant and union leaders failed to agree on how to cut costs.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 12 hours ago -
Amazon worker strike: 5 things to know
Thousands of Amazon workers around the world went on strike Friday, demanding more pay and better working conditions during one of the retail giant's busiest weekends of the year. The strike, ...Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago -
Former Disney worker allegedly hacked menus, changed peanut allergy info
Former Disney World employee Michael Scheuer is accused of changing allergen information for some menu items that could have been deadly to those with peanut allergies.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Russia sentences former US consulate worker to nearly 5 years in prison
A court in Russia’s far-eastern city of Vladivostok has convicted a former U.S. Consulate worker charged with cooperating with a foreign state and sentenced him to four years and 10 months in prisonWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Russia sentences former long-time U.S. Consulate worker to prison
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.World - CBS News - November 1 -
MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
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Body of Tennessee Factory Worker Killed in Hurricane Helene Is Found
She is believed to be the last employee who was missing after the plastics plant flooded. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around the deaths.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
‘We have no choice’: Gazan workers find a lifeline in freelancing amid war
With poor internet and electricity, Palestinians flock to co-working spaces and find hope despite Israel’s attacks. It took more than 20 minutes and eight dropped WhatsApp calls to finally connect ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
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Keeping ballots and poll workers safe in Georgia's 2024 election
Ahead of Election Day, Georgia officials are preparing for this year's contest – both in safeguarding the ballot and in assuring people that the race in the Peach State is fair.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Worker in Netanyahu Office Accused of Leaking Classified Documents in Israel: What to Know
An individual with connections to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is being investigated. Here’s what to know about how the furor began and what might happen next.World - The New York Times - November 4 -
Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers
The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.Top stories - CBS News - November 4
