Workers at unionised Apple store in Maryland vote to authorise first ever strike, after delays in bargaining for contracts
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New Jersey Apple Store Workers Vote Against Unionisation
Workers at New Jersey Apple Store vote against joining union as post-pandemic labour drive at tech giant falters
Google Shifts Rules For Contract Firms Amidst Labour Battle
Google removes benefits requirements for contract firms as US labour board seeks to force union negotiations
Amazon Offers Term Time-Only Working Amidst Strikes
Amazon offers term time-only working for warehouse staff with children as it faces union recognition bid and ongoing strike action in Coventry
Tesla Staff In NY Launch Union Campaign
Elon is not going to be pleased. Tesla workers in New York state launch unionisation campaign, despite Elon Musk opposition
Microsoft Officially Recognises First Ever Union
More unionisation among tech workforces. Staff at one of Microsoft's recent billion dollar plus acquisitions form trade union
Amazon Loses Attempt To Overturn Staten Island Union Election
National Labor Relations Board official recommends rejection of Amazon's objections to historic union election in New York
Apple ‘Prepared To Negotiate’ With Unionised Staff
Apple prepared to accept successful unionisation vote at Maryland store and begin negotiations, report says, as US union interest surges
Apple Store Staff Vote To Form Company’s First US Retail Union
Apple Store staff at a shopping mall in Towson, Maryland, vote to form Apple's first US retail union amidst broader unionisation trend at corporate giants
Apple Store Union Vote To Take Place Next Month
First Apple store in the US is set to hold a vote on 2 June, over whether to join a trade union for the Atlanta retail outlet
Union Loses Second Amazon Staten Island Vote
Labour campaigners fail in bid to organise second Amazon facility in New York's Staten Island, after surprise win at JFK8 warehouse last month
Amazon Wins Hearing That Could Overturn Union Vote
US labour board to proceed with hearing that could invalidate historic pro-union result of last month's vote at Amazon Staten Island warehouse
Amazon No Longer Facing Union Vote In New Jersey
Trade union seeking to organise represent Amazon staff in New Jersey facility withdraws its petition, but doesn't give any reason
Amazon Union Vote Result Should Be Scrapped, Says NLRB Official
The result from milestone trade union vote at Amazon warehouse in Alabama should be set aside, and a new vote should be held, says US official
Amazon Loses Opening Round In Union Vote Challenge
Labour board rejects Amazon request to be informed of witnesses' identities in advance, as union challenges loss of landmark Alabama organisation vote
Judge Deals Amazon Setback In New York Labour Row
US federal judge gives Amazon setback with ruling to move New York Attorney General lawsuit back to state court, amidst broader labour controversy
Google Loses Dispute Over Data Centre Working Conditions
Google and contractor Modis forced to reinstate suspended worker who had complained about working conditions and discussed unionisation
Amazon Goes On Offensive Against Critics In Washington
Amazon takes offensive on social media against senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren as it faces battles over labour issues and market power
US Senator Adds Support To Amazon Union Vote
Amazon Alabama warehouse unionisation effort gets bitpartisan support after Florida Republican senator Marco Rubio publishes tirade against 'malicious' company
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
Amazon Withdraws Job Listing For Union ‘Analyst’ – Report
Did Amazon attempt to hire people to spy on union activity within workforce? E-commerce giant says wording for position was inaccurate
Union Calls Off Fujitsu Strikes In Manchester
Unite said its members would vote on a proposed settlement within the next two weeks
French Workers Can Legally Ignore After Work Emails
Under a law that takes effect this week, companies are obliged to negotiate with staff over out-of-hours emails
Startup Businesses ‘Would Flourish In Independent Scotland’
One of Scotland's brightest technology entrepreneurs believes it will be easier to attract and retain talent if Scots vote 'yes' in the independence referendum on September 18
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
Union Calls For Protests Over IBM Job Cuts
An IBM union is calling for protests and picketing at IBM locations in response to the latest round of job cuts
Fujitsu Staff Back At Work As Unite Calls Off Strike
Fujitsu workers belonging to the Unite union have called off their planned protest at the Tory party conference
HP Slated By Union Over UK Layoffs
HP has been criticised by Unions over its decision to lay off UK workers despite the company continuing to grow sales and profits
HP Strike Action Called Off By Union
HP workers have suspended their two-day strike action as talks continue over pay freezes and redundancies