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Amazon Appeals Against Historic State Island Union Vote
Appeal filed by Amazon alleging misconduct by local federal office, after historic trade union vote at New York City warehouse
Union Alleges Amazon Misconduct In Election Re-Run In Alabama
US trade union defeated last year in workforce vote, alleges Amazon misconduct once again, amid vote rerun at Alabama fulfilment centre
Amazon Sued For Worker Death In Deadly Tornado Strike
Parents sue Amazon for wrongful death, after son was among six workers killed when Amazon distribution centre was flattened by tornado
Amazon Warehouse Flattened By Tornado, Killing Six Staff
Investigation begins as Amazon warehouse in Illinois collapses after it was struck by a tornado, killing six Amazon employees
NY AG Seeks Overseer For Amazon Worker Safety
New York's attorney general asks US judge to appoint someone who will oversee worker safety at Amazon, and to force it to rehire fired worker
Amazon Targetted With Employee Rights Claim For UK Drivers
After Uber decision, another legal action is launched that could impact the gig economy with Amazon drivers seeking employee rights
Uber Recognises GMB Trade Union In Historic Move
Another noteworthy gig economy change. Months after Uber granted British drivers workers rights, the firm recognises GMB trade union
Amazon Executive Fires Back At US Senator Visit To Alabama Workers
Amazon executive hits out at US Senator Bernie Sanders, who plans to visit with workers in Alabama during their historic trade union vote
Uber Agrees To Minimum Wage, Holiday Pay After Court Ruling
Major development for gig economy after Uber agrees to minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions for its 'self-employed' drivers
President Biden Backs Amazon Worker Union Ballot
US President lends his support to Amazon workers in Alabama trying to organise a vote on a trade union, and warns against interference
EU Opens Consultation On Gig Economy Worker Rights
After UK's top court rules Uber drivers are workers, European Commission begins consultation on gig economy worker rights
UK Court Rules Uber Drivers Are Workers
UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers, not self employed contractors, in major intervention in the British 'gig economy'
Amazon Appeals US Labor Ruling Over Union Vote
American workers at Amazon US fulfilment centre face fight over mail-in vote to approve staff unionisation
Google Staff Form Company’s First Ever Trade Union
Rare step for tech industry sees workers at Google form their own bespoke trade union, after years of employee unrest and complaints
Amazon Faces Union Challenge In Alabama
Workers at Amazon fulfilment centre in Alabama are to be balloted over joining union, which would be a first for US staff
California Approves Gig Economy ‘Contractor’ Vote
Blow for state legislators. Californians have voted to allow gig workers to remain as 'contractors', and not be classified as 'employees'
Amazon Workers In German Strike On ‘Prime’ Day
German trade union Verdi urges workers to conduct two day strike over pay and conditions during Amazon 'Prime Day' sales event
Coronavirus: Amazon Offers Staff Unlimited Sick Days
Workers at Amazon can take unlimited sick days in March in an effort to try and stem the Coronavirus pandemic around the world
Google Staffer Claims She Was Fired Over Worker Rights
Security engineer claims she was fired for Chrome popup about the protection of worker rights at the search engine giant
Microsoft Japan Tests Four Day Week
Productivity jumps by 40 percent after Microsoft tests the benefits of working a four day week
Google Allegedly Developing ‘Spy Tool’ To Use On Staff – Report
Relationship between Google staff and management sinks to new low after worker surveillance allegation
Enterprises Need To Consider The Human Cost Of Blanket Digital Transformation
OPINION: The speed of change could leave thousands out of work and without the right skills
Apple Faces Fresh Chinese Labour Allegations
The iPhone maker is 'deeply offended' over Chinese labour allegations made in an undercover BBC Panorama investigation
Amazon Germany Threatened With More Strike Action
German staff at the online retail giant Amazon are to strike again over a long-running pay dispute
Amazon Hits Back At Undercover Worker Criticisms
Amazon hits back at working condition allegations made by an undercover reporter in a Swansea warehouse
Apple’s Next iPhone Sparks Fresh Worker Abuse Allegations
Ahead of the launch next week of its new cheap iPhone, Apple faces fresh worker violation claims
Microsoft Reassures Jittery Staff After Ballmer Announcement
Microsoft reassures its workforce spooked by Steve Ballmer's upcoming retirement and the company reorganisation
AOL Boss Apologises For Firing Worker In Public
You're Fired - Tim Armstrong, says sorry for public sacking, but the dismissal stands
Cisco To Axe 4,000 Staff Despite Positive Results
Cisco confirms it will once again trim its workforce, despite reporting solid financial results