Work u0026 Labor Issues

Google Fires Employees Protesting Contract with Israel; CEO Defends Company’s Actions

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Google Fires Employees Protesting Contract with Israel; CEO Defends Company’s Actions

Google Fires Employees Protesting Israeli Government Contract Tech News Google Fires Employees Protesting Israeli Government Contract [Date] Google, a leading tech company worldwide, has made headlines after taking decisive action and firing more than 50 employees following in-office protests against the company’s cloud computing deals with Israel. The employees were terminated after disrupting work at … Read more

Nike Announces Layoffs at Oregon Headquarters, Cutting 740 Jobs

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Nike Announces Layoffs at Oregon Headquarters, Cutting 740 Jobs

Nike to Lay Off 740 Employees at Oregon Headquarters Nike has announced plans to lay off 740 employees at its Oregon headquarters by June 28, as reported by Reuters and Oregon Public Broadcasting. The decision is part of the sportswear giant’s ongoing efforts to implement workforce reductions and cost-cutting measures. The layoff notification, mandated by … Read more

Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Overwhelmingly Vote to Join UAW, Marking a Significant Win for Union in the South

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Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Overwhelmingly Vote to Join UAW, Marking a Significant Win for Union in the South

Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Vote to Join United Auto Workers Nearly 74% of Workers Support UAW in Historic Election Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) late Friday, in a landmark victory that gives the union a strong presence in the historically anti-union South. Decisive Majority in Favor of … Read more

Tennesseans Urged to Recognize the Economic Impact of International Auto Manufacturers on the State

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Tennesseans Urged to Recognize the Economic Impact of International Auto Manufacturers on the State

Tennesseans Should Recognize the Impact of International Automobile Manufacturers Thousands of jobs and strong economy International automobile manufacturers play a pivotal role in driving Tennessee’s economy, offering numerous well-paying jobs that sustains families and provides various benefits. It is crucial for the people of Tennessee to acknowledge the significant contribution made by these companies in … Read more

Stellantis NV’s UAW Employees to Receive Profit Sharing Checks of $13,860 in 2023

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Stellantis NV’s UAW Employees to Receive Profit Sharing Checks of $13,860 in 2023

Stellantis Employees Could Receive Profit-Sharing Checks of $13,860 Stellantis Employees Could Receive Profit-Sharing Checks of $13,860 Annual Profit-Sharing Announcement Stellantis NV, an automaker, announced on Thursday that employees represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) could expect generous profit-sharing checks. The checks, which vary based on individual working hours, will amount to an average of … Read more

Ford Considers Manufacturing Footprint Amid Changing Relationship with UAW

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Ford Considers Manufacturing Footprint Amid Changing Relationship with UAW

Last fall’s United Auto Workers’ Strike Forces Ford to Rethink Manufacturing Strategy When an Industry Shakeup Requires Rethinking Striking a Watershed Moment The United Auto Workers’ strike in 2023 had a profound impact on Ford Motor Co.’s relationship with the union and has forced the automaker to reconsider its future manufacturing decisions. CEO Jim Farley, … Read more