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Perplexity AI Offers to Help New York Times With Tech Union Strike
New York Times tech workers are on strike for fairer pay and just cause job protections. In steps the CEO of Perplexity, an AI company that has repeatedly ripped-off the work of human journalists.
Amazon
Amazon Says It Has a First Amendment Right to Union Bust
In response to an NLRB complaint, Amazon argues that preventing it from holding captive-audience meetings violates the U.S. Constitution.
Amazon
Amazon Tells Warehouse Workers to Close Their Eyes and Think Happy Thoughts
"Close your eyes and think about something that makes you happy," the screen, titled "Savoring," instructs Amazon fulfillment center workers.
YouTube
Unionized YouTube Workers Learn Google Laid Them All Off During City Council Meeting
“They just laid us all off. Our jobs are ended today. Effective immediately.” A bell rings. “I’m sorry, your time has expired."
Labor
‘No Laughing Matter:’ Clowns Sue Clowns.com for Wage Theft
Former employees of the party entertainer company say they are victims of stolen wages and misclassification. The federal lawsuit details claims of QAnon conspiracy theorist bosses and retaliation for discussing allegedly illegal practices with colleagues.
Labor
UAW Tells Other Unions to Align Contracts to Set Up Possible National General Strike in 2028
Auto workers ask other unions in other industries to collaborate with them to "take on the billionaire class."