Work Stoppage Ep 237 - Exploitation Superstore
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Dec 10, 2024 This discussion kicks off with an inspiring look at South Korean citizens rallying against an attempted coup. Union organizing activities heat up, with Boston doctors and Amazon Teamsters making headlines. Labor conditions at Bigfoot Beverages and in New York's healthcare sector raise serious concerns. Volkswagen and Costco are scrutinized for their union resistance and harsh worker treatment. Meanwhile, innovative policies like Japan's four-day workweek are explored, shedding light on the changing landscape of labor rights and work-life balance.
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Noguchi Museum Unionization
- Workers at the Noguchi Museum, fired for protesting a bigoted dress code, filed to unionize with the UAW.
- The union aims to address low wages, transparency, safety, and job security.
Glovo Recognizes Riders as Employees
- Spain's delivery app, Glovo, will recognize its riders as employees after a 2021 labor law.
- This demonstrates that holding app-based companies accountable is possible.
Subminimum Wage Abolishment
- The Department of Labor proposed abolishing the practice of subminimum wage for disabled workers.
- This positive change may be reversed under the incoming administration.