Union
Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America
Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America Labor Day and May Day originated from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America, which aimed to give workers more control over their daily lives. While most of the world celebrates International Workers’ Day on May 1 […]
🏛️ Politics
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity Hulk Hogan’s death at age 71 was a shock to many fans, but his long life was also surprising given the dangers of professional wrestling, which he allegedly contributed to by undermining a unionization effort in the 1980s. The failed unionization bid, led by wrestler Jesse “The […]
⚽ Sports
How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city
How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city The Philadelphia sanitation strike ended after eight days on July 9, 2025, with 9,000 union workers returning to work immediately after a three-year contract was reached. The deal includes 3% annual raises and an additional step in the union pay scale for veteran […]
📰 News
QA workers at ZeniMax reach tentative contract agreement
QA workers at ZeniMax reach tentative contract agreement ZeniMax QA workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft, marking the first contract agreement at Microsoft since concerted efforts to unionize the video game industry began four years ago. The contract guarantees wage increases for QA workers, who are some of the lowest-paid workers in […]
💻 Technology
Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube
Movie studios are being financially rewarded for AI slop on YouTube Some Hollywood studios are reportedly earning money from fake AI-generated movie trailers on YouTube, against the wishes of the union representing actors. According to a report from Deadline, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Sony Pictures redirected ad revenue to themselves instead of enforcing copyright […]
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