Amazon fires 2 union organizers tied to first U.S. labor win
Amazon has fired two employees with ties to the grassroots union that led the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant's history.
May 10, 2022
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NY agency files discrimination complaint against Amazon
A state agency in New York has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon, alleging the e-commerce giant discriminated against pregnant and disabled workers by denying them "reasonable accommodations" and forcing them ...
May 18, 2022
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Amazon's Audible is laying off 5% of its workforce, marking another round of job cuts in tech
Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service Audible is laying off about 5% of its workforce, marking the third round of job cuts at the e-commerce giant's businesses this week as the technology industry continues to ...
Jan 12, 2024
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US Supreme Court weighs social media 'blocks' by public officials
Can a public official block someone from their personal social media accounts?
Nov 1, 2023
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Tesla factory could be shut under California health order
The Tesla factory that employs thousands of people could be forced to close after Alameda County on Tuesday night declared it a "nonessential business" under the county's shelter-in-place order.
Mar 18, 2020
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Google antes up $2.6M to settle pay, job discrimination case
Google will pay $2.6 million to more than 5,500 employees and past job applicants to resolve allegations that the internet giant discriminated against female engineers and Asians in California and Washington state.
Feb 2, 2021
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Group: Tesla workers fired after union push at NY plant
Several employees at a Tesla factory in New York have been fired a day after launching union organizing efforts, according to Tesla Workers United.
Feb 16, 2023
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Outgoing Twitter employees prepare for legal campaign against world's richest man
For months, as the will-they, won't-they acquisition drama between Elon Musk and Twitter dragged on, Helen-Sage Lee held firm in her belief that the social media company was a workplace worth fighting for.
Dec 6, 2022
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Ex-Amazonian critical of return-to-office mandate says she was forced out
Standing outside Amazon's Seattle headquarters in May, Pamela Hayter told her colleagues she wasn't nervous.
Oct 31, 2023
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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down at the end of the year
Activision Blizzard Chief Executive Bobby Kotick will leave his post at the end of December, bringing his 32-year tenure at the gaming giant to a close.
Dec 21, 2023
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