Collective bargaining

The 'Wild West' of freelance journalism

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måndag, mars 18, 2024
Author, Creative industries, Law school, Disability, Government, Interdisciplinarity, Metaphor, Intelligence, Create, Education, Knowledge, Research, ALCS, AGM, News, AI, University, AHRC, WhatsApp, Creativity, Woman, Copyright, Collective bargaining, Legislation, Clutch (eggs), Intellectual property, The arts, Journalism, School

Freelance journalist Anna Cordea-Rado said: "The ALCS report hammers home a harsh reality: freelance journalism pay cannot sustain a livelihood.

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  • Freelance journalist Anna Cordea-Rado said: "The ALCS report hammers home a harsh reality: freelance journalism pay cannot sustain a livelihood.
  • Median income for primary-occupation freelance journalists sits at just £17,500, a figure below the minimum wage, assuming a typical 35-hour work week.
  • Given the nature of freelance journalism, they are also concerned that these artificial intelligence systems will have the effect of devaluing, or even outright replacing, their labour.
  • Freelance journalism was found to be an "overwhelmingly white profession".

SF City Workers Consider Striking as a Last Resort to Protect Public Services, Will Discuss Next Steps at 'Strike School'

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onsdag, mars 13, 2024
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, SAN, City, County, Collective bargaining, PM, Nursing

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, March 13, public employees represented by San Francisco labor unions including Teamsters, IFPTE Local 21, SEIU Local 1021, and more will attend 'Strike School' to learn their rights and prepare for a possible strike if City administrators fail to fulfill their legal obligation through collective bargaining to fix the urgent staffing crisis that has resulted in over 3,700 vacant permanent positions. This crisis undermines the public services that San Francisco residents rely on– from clean streets to timely 911 call responses, and more.

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  • On March 13, San Francisco city workers will learn what it means to strike and the laws that protect their right to strike at Strike School.
  • This crisis undermines the public services that San Francisco residents rely on– from clean streets to timely 911 call responses, and more.
  • "Attending Strike School to learn about our rights as workers is a necessary next step as we fight to fix our city."
  • Who: City and County of San Francisco employees: www.FixSFNow.org/whoweare
    Visuals: Thousands of city employees in union apparel, with union signs, banners, and more.

O'BRIEN: DOL RULE AFFIRMS THERE IS NO 'THIRD WAY' ON EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

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måndag, mars 11, 2024
Well, Employment, Congress, Labour, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Classification, FedEx, Collective bargaining, Lyft, Uber

"The Teamsters commend the Department of Labor for returning employment classification back to a fair and rational standard.

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  • "The Teamsters commend the Department of Labor for returning employment classification back to a fair and rational standard.
  • "Greedy corporations want us to believe that workers in the so-called 'gig economy' don't deserve full employment rights and have greater freedom for being denied those rights.
  • "The rule affirms what we already know — workers are either employed or self-employed, and that's it.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Teleperformance: 2023 Annual Results: Profitable Growth and Strong Cash Flow

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onsdag, mars 6, 2024
Technology, Professional Services, Data Analytics, Entertainment, Web3, Online, IOT (Internet of Things), Security, Apps, Applications, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Hardware, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Consulting, Fintech, Cloud, Artificial intelligence, Growth, LanguageLine Solutions, Microsoft Azure, Collective bargaining, Workforce, Parity, Social media, Share repurchase, TP, Documentation, UNI Global Union, IVR, ServiceNow, Microsoft, DNA, Environment, Partnership, Woman, Azure, Language, Carbon, Safety, S&P, Automation, Employment, Erosion, Service, Acquisition, Workplace, AI, Intelligence, Confidentiality, Social responsibility, OCR, Executive officer, Annual, Travel, Renewable energy

Majorel reported EBITA before non-recurring items of €29 million and a margin of 8.5% in the last two months of 2023.

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TEAMSTERS CALL ON MASSACHUSETTS LAWMAKERS TO VOTE DOWN WORKER MISCLASSIFICATION BILL

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fredag, mars 8, 2024
Freedom, FedEx, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Commonwealth, Uber, Silicon, ABC, Collective bargaining, Lyft, Employment, Legislation, Theft

BOSTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are calling on Massachusetts lawmakers to vote against H.1099/S.666, legislation that paves the way for the expansion of worker misclassification throughout the Commonwealth.

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  • BOSTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are calling on Massachusetts lawmakers to vote against H.1099/S.666, legislation that paves the way for the expansion of worker misclassification throughout the Commonwealth.
  • The bill tacitly legitimizes misclassification of professional drivers by providing a small portion of collective bargaining rights that workers should already have under federal law.
  • In doing so, the bill undermines a Massachusetts law that applies a three-tiered approach (the "ABC" test) for determining employment status.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Ida Byrd-Hill to Lead Discussion on HR Strategies Amidst Employee Activism at SHRM Talent Management Conference

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onsdag, mars 6, 2024
Great Resignation, Collective bargaining, Resignation, Human, Quiet, HR, Conference

As HR professionals grapple with the challenges posed by the current wave of employee activism, Byrd-Hill's session offers an in-depth exploration of the effective management of collective bargaining and employee dissatisfaction.

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  • As HR professionals grapple with the challenges posed by the current wave of employee activism, Byrd-Hill's session offers an in-depth exploration of the effective management of collective bargaining and employee dissatisfaction.
  • The talk is timely, set against the backdrop of the Great Resignation, the Quiet Quitting trend, and a marked rise in unionization efforts.
  • Strategies for crafting a robust crisis management plan specifically designed to navigate the complexities of labor disputes.
  • The SHRM Talent Management Conference is the must-attend event for HR professionals seeking to advance their careers and strategies amidst the evolving landscape of employee relations.

Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Labor Affairs, Josh Kagan, Joins Kelley Drye & Warren's International Trade Practice

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torsdag, februari 29, 2024
Kagan, USTR, Assistant, International trade, Kelley Drye & Warren, Government, Collective bargaining, UFLPA, Policy

Josh joins the firm from the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) Office of Labor Affairs, where he served as Assistant USTR for Labor Affairs.

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  • Josh joins the firm from the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) Office of Labor Affairs, where he served as Assistant USTR for Labor Affairs.
  • Josh is a widely recognized expert in international trade and labor policy and has spent his career advocating for U.S. labor priorities," said John Herrmann, Chair of Kelley Drye's International Trade practice.
  • The firm has been working at the intersection of international trade and labor for over 20 years, and has a market leading forced labor trade enforcement practice.
  • Kelley Drye's Forced Labor Trade Enforcement team aims to provide clients with the best advice and the best service to manage forced labor trade enforcement needs.

Anheuser-Busch Reaches Tentative Agreement With The International Brotherhood Of Teamsters

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torsdag, februari 29, 2024
Woman, Collective bargaining, Beer, Life, Anheuser-Busch

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Anheuser-Busch reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents A-B employees at our 12 major breweries across the U.S.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Anheuser-Busch reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents A-B employees at our 12 major breweries across the U.S.
  • This tentative agreement builds even further upon our existing industry-leading package of wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits, and it includes significant commitments to job security.
  • For more than 165 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations.
  • This is made possible by the 65,000 dedicated men and women from across our network who bring our business to life every day.

Michael J. Franzia Elected Chairman of the Board of Bronco Wine Co.

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tisdag, februari 27, 2024
BWC, Wine, Alma Denny, Project management, Father, Growth, Overalls, MBA, Collective bargaining, Life, Chairperson, Bronco Wine Company, Environmental Health (journal), Kellogg School of Management, Human resources, Family, Sibling, Taft–Hartley Act, Management

CERES, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael J. Franzia, a second-generation family member, was just elected Chairman of the Board of Bronco Wine Co. Michael worked for Bronco Wine Co. for nearly 30 years and has served on the board since 2016, most recently as Vice-Chairman.

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  • CERES, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael J. Franzia, a second-generation family member, was just elected Chairman of the Board of Bronco Wine Co. Michael worked for Bronco Wine Co. for nearly 30 years and has served on the board since 2016, most recently as Vice-Chairman.
  • Michael J. Franzia has been elected to Chairman of the Board of Bronco Wine Co.
    Bronco Wine Co. turned 50 on December 27th and is celebrating the milestone anniversary all year.
  • With its 50th anniversary it joined a rare group of wine businesses that have been continuously family-owned for 50 years.
  • The appointment of Michael to the role of Board Chair is a key piece of that plan.

A forward-looking tracker of negotiated wages in the euro area

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lördag, februari 10, 2024
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