… In that time, Samsung and the workers union hammered out a new agreement. The workers voted and accepted the deal with a big margin – 74% voted in favor. Now some workers in Samsung’s memory division will receive bonuses as high as $416,000 this year. …
… According to The Guardian , the workers wanted to organize to put pressure on Google so that it would commit not to develop technology "whose primary purpose is to cause harm or injury to people." They also want the company establish an independent ethics oversight body and give workers the right t…
… "We appreciate that Microsoft has taken a neutral approach and agreed not to interfere in any way with worker's rights to organize unions," the labor union said. The workers of Double Fine are following in the footsteps of other Microsoft-owned developer groups that have unionized in the past. …
… The win comes three years after quality assurance workers at the Call of Duty support studio organized the Game Workers Alliance in collaboration with the Communications Workers of America. …
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… Shortly after, Google — alongside OpenAI and Nvidia — signed deals that reportedly allow the US Department of Defense to use their AI models for “any lawful government purpose.” In 2024, the company fired more than 50 staffers in response to a protest over Google’s military ties to the Israeli gove… …
… As of now, CWA says that Microsoft has taken "a neutral approach and agreed not to interfere in any way with worker’s sic. rights to organize unions." Double Fine's unionization is notable given the studio's unique place within Xbox Game Studios and recent leadership changes in Microsoft's gaming e… …
… In addition to the filing, the IAM Union also held a press conference earlier today, during which it reiterated its call on Apple to “reverse course and treat Towson workers fairly.” IAM Union International President Brian Bryant added: “This is about whether workers are treated fairly under the la… …
… Outside of bargaining, union representatives can also be present in more intimate conversations between workers and management. Unionized workers have a right to have a union representative present during meetings that might be disciplinary, something known as Weingarten Rights . …
… "Workers asking for fairness, transparency and respect should not be met with silence and closed doors, especially when livelihoods and workplace rights are at stake," Gilbert said. …
… We appreciate that Microsoft has taken a neutral approach and agreed not to interfere in any way with worker’s rights to organize unions." Also worth noting is that the union will include all "regular part-time and full-time employees," for a total of 42 staff members. …