Ubisoft staff in Paris will strike over working conditionsGame developers want pay raises and shorter work weeks.By J. Fingas, 01.17.2023
Second group of Activision Blizzard testers wins union voteThe game developer lost its attempt to thwart the vote.By J. Fingas, 12.02.2022
Ocasio-Cortez, Warren blast Amazon for 'wholly inadequate' warehouse safetyThe politicians say Amazon's response to safety concerns fell short.By J. Fingas, 05.12.2022
Amazon's planned worker chat app would reportedly ban words like 'union'The app would launch in the wake of the first successful union drive.By J. Fingas, 04.04.2022
Amazon union rerun election in Alabama will be determined by challenged ballotsThe vote was too close for anyone to declare an outright victory.By J. Fingas, 03.31.2022
Apple Store employees in the US are quietly trying to unionizeWorkers claim the pay isn't keeping up with the cost of living.By J. Fingas, 02.18.2022
Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workersIf passed, independent contractors could qualify for paid holidays and healthcare. By A. Khalid, 02.17.2022
Apple to offer paid parental leave and more sick days to retail employeesApple Store workers have complained of subpar working conditions during the pandemicBy A. Khalid, 02.08.2022
Amazon will face a second Alabama union vote in FebruaryThe NLRB said Amazon interfered with the first election.By J. Fingas, 01.11.2022
Apple reportedly tells workers they're allowed to discuss conditions and payThe statement comes despite employee claiming labor violations.By J. Fingas, 11.20.2021
Federal labor agency says Amazon illegally fired climate activistsRegulators have told the company to reach a settlement with two former employees.By S. Shah, 04.05.2021
Amazon apologizes for tweets attacking criticism of working conditionsIt's also looking a solution for drivers who have to pee in bottles.By J. Fingas, 04.03.2021
Google union files first complaint over alleged labor abusesContract workers were supposedly banned from discussing pay.By J. Fingas, 02.05.2021
Apple puts another manufacturer on probation after India factory riotWorkers at Wistron's India plant rebelled over low pay.By J. Fingas, 12.19.2020
Fired Amazon worker gets a court hearing over retaliation claimsOfficials found enough merit to look into claims of labor abuse.By J. Fingas, 12.05.2020
Amazon will start reopening French warehouses on May 19th (updated)An impending deal on COVID-19 safety is key to this move.By J. Fingas, 05.16.2020
Amazon VP quits over company firing COVID-19 whistleblowersHe doesn't buy the official explanations.By J. Fingas, 05.04.2020
Amazon keeps French warehouses closed in standoff over health protectionsThey'll stay shut until at least April 22nd.By J. Fingas, 04.19.2020
Labor regulators look into Amazon's firings of outspoken criticsIt's investigating claims of retaliation.By J. Fingas, 04.18.2020
Instacart workers go on strike after rejecting mild concessionsThey believe Instacart hasn't offered enough COVID-19 protections.By J. Fingas, 03.30.2020