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UAW will not expand strikes at Detroit automakers after last-minute GM proposal ( www.cnbc.com )

UAW president Shawn Fain on labor's comeback: "This is what happens when workers get power", says 'billionaires should not exist' ( www.cbsnews.com )

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Unions seek gains in hostile territory: ‘If you change the South, you change America’ ( www.politico.com )

They’re wielding new tactics with low-wage workers after decades of failed organizing efforts.

Formerly Anti-Union Volkswagen Worker Explains Why He Switched to Pro-Union ( youtu.be )

I found this an extremely realistic, thoughtful perspective on why unions are gaining momentum and how we can continue to win back power for ourselves and our communities.

Bill Maher postpones return to the air, the latest TV host to balk at working during writers strike ( apnews.com )

Bill Maher has delayed returning to his HBO talk show during the ongoing strike by writers and actors, a decision that follows similar pauses over the weekend by “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “The Talk” and “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”...

Unionize Amazon Everywhere - On the Ground at the Most Important Union Drive in the Country ( youtu.be )

On Strike! is a news show that covers the labor movement that mainstream media refuses to honestly cover.

62% of Student Loan Borrowers Say They're Likely to Boycott Repayments: Poll ( www.commondreams.org )

Ah yes, my time at "XXX" was just amazing. ( lemmy.world )

Workers at Mack Trucks reject tentative contract deal and will go on strike early Monday ( www.al.com )

Union workers at Mack Trucks have voted down a tentative five-year contract agreement reached with the company and plan to strike at 7 a.m. Monday, the United Auto Workers union says....

A real estate billionaire said Fridays are ‘dead forever’ for offices, and remote work guru Nick Bloom says he’s right—it’s part of a new 3-part week ( fortune.com )

Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it's like to be behind the tip screen ( www.npr.org )

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Thombert, Inc. workers fighting back! ( lemmy.world )

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Millennial and Gen Z employees are rejecting assignments, turning down offers, and seeking purpose. Here's what they expect of their employers, according to Deloitte’s latest survey ( fortune.com )

Why Americans Overwhelmingly Back Unions Now with UAW President Shawn Fain interview ( youtu.be )

Louisiana lawmakers vote to remove lunch breaks for child workers, cut unemployment benefits ( www.nola.com )

A Louisiana House committee voted Thursday to repeal a law requiring employers to give child workers lunch breaks and to cut unemployment benefits — part of a push by Republicans to remove constraints on employers and reduce aid for injured and unemployed workers....

Record national strike wave swells as 300,000 hit the picket lines ( peoplesworld.org )

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill.—Across the country a wave of strikes has grown to tsunami proportions with some 300,000 workers now out on strike and walking the picket lines.

Job Websites Need a "Report for incorrect information" Option ( lemmy.whynotdrs.org )

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Burger King gave candy to a worker who never called in sick. The internet gave $400K ( www.npr.org )

Over the past 20 years, Kevin Ford from Las Vegas virtually never took a sick day because his job didn't offer paid sick leave. People across social media chipped in for him to finally afford a break.