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A post-COVID labor revival?

Commentary / World | Beyond COVID-19 Jan 5, 2021

A post-COVID labor revival?

by Teresa Ghilarducci

As millions of people actively seek work in 2021, many will find that employers increasingly have the upper hand, particularly in the United States.

Hundreds of Google employees unionize after years of activism

Business / Corporate Jan 5, 2021

Hundreds of Google employees unionize after years of activism

by Kate Conger

The union’s creation is highly unusual for the tech industry, which has long resisted efforts to organize its largely white-collar workforce.

In shift, Toyota unions seek ties with Japan's ruling bloc

National / Politics | FYI Dec 8, 2020

In shift, Toyota unions seek ties with Japan's ruling bloc

by Eric Johnston

The groups’ move toward Komeito and the LDP could hurt opposition candidates from the CDP and other parties.

Amazon unions around the world plan Black Friday protests

Business / Corporate Nov 27, 2020

Amazon unions around the world plan Black Friday protests

by Amy Thomson and Matt Day

The company has a history of guarding against unions’ influence, posting a job listing in September for an analyst to research "labor organizing threats against the company.”

Over 40% of Japan's hospitals cutting bonuses as pandemic bites

National Nov 26, 2020

Over 40% of Japan's hospitals cutting bonuses as pandemic bites

The bonus cuts are mainly due to patients avoiding regular visits to the doctor or refusing to be hospitalized out of fear of catching the coronavirus, according to the federation.

Japan’s top union federation to demand wage raises despite pandemic

Business / Economy Nov 19, 2020

Japan’s top union federation to demand wage raises despite pandemic

by Toru Fujioka

Rengo chief Rikio Kozu has indicated he’ll push for a 4% wage increase, including base pay.

In the U.S., socialism isn't the way to win the working class

Commentary / World Nov 18, 2020

In the U.S., socialism isn't the way to win the working class

by Noah Smith

Unions and infrastructure don’t fulfill the Republican's small-government dreams of previous decades, but they could represent a centrist alternative to the growing popularity of socialism.

Asia Pacific Oct 22, 2020

South Korea union says 14 delivery staff died from pandemic overwork

by Ju-min Park

CJ Logistics publicly apologized for five of the deaths and vowed to improve working conditions.

Competing interests of labor unions laid bare at TV Asahi

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Sep 5, 2020

Competing interests of labor unions laid bare at TV Asahi

by Philip Brasor

When a company's workforce contains both journalists and news program workers, conflict can arise.

Toyota drafting proposal for fully merit-based annual pay increases

Business / Corporate Aug 27, 2020

Toyota drafting proposal for fully merit-based annual pay increases

It is rare for a major Japanese manufacturer to adopt a fully merit-based pay system, and the move is likely to affect the wage policies of other companies.

Uber Eats' Japan union wants better accident compensation amid virus

Business / Corporate Jul 21, 2020

Uber Eats' Japan union wants better accident compensation amid virus

The Japanese unit of the Uber Eats operator started an injury compensation program in October, which provides up to ¥250,000 ($2,300) for injuries per accident.

Asia's garment workers say coronavirus used as a cover to smash unions

Asia Pacific Jul 16, 2020

Asia's garment workers say coronavirus used as a cover to smash unions

From factory floors in India to the warehouses of Cambodia, garment workers for global brands say the collapse in demand triggered by the coronavirus is being used as a cover to break their unions. The crippling effect of the pandemic has seen orders worth billions ...

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