Labor

SAG-AFTRA launches video game performance/voice actor strike

Voice and motion capture actors are striking in protest of the abusive use of AI to replace and replicate real performers.

World of Warcraft organizes 'wall-to-wall' union with CWA

The union covers a variety of departments instead of just one group and encompasses around 500 Activision Blizzard employees.

Activision Blizzard faces CWA action for firing workers over return to office policy

The CWA has filed an unfair labor charge against the publisher over reportedly firing employees who pushed back on the company's return to office policy.

Successful Amazon Labor Union vote at Staten Island warehouse upheld by NLRB

Amazon sought to overturn the Staten Island vote, claiming outside interference and intimidation. It intends to appeal the NLRB's ruling.

What the heck is going on in this new Palworld trailer?

Palworld dropped a new trailer at the Future Games Show 2022. Check out this new look at the Pokemon-like.

Microsoft (MSFT) issues a pledge to work with employee unions

Microsoft published a set of principles that pledge to respect workers' rights to organize labor unions.

New York accuses Amazon (AMZN) of discrimination against pregnant and disabled workers [UPDATED]

New York's Division of Human Rights filed a complaint against Amazon alleging discriminatory behavior against pregnant and disabled employees.

Shacknews Best Trendsetter of 2021 - Workers' Rights

Every group that has strived for an equal, fair, and safe workplace in 2021 deserved to be recognized for their effort and sacrifices.

Apple has reportedly fired #AppleToo movement leader Janneke Parrish

Parrish, a program manager on the Apple Maps project and #AppleToo leader, has reportedly been fired over failing to comply with an internal company investigation.

A vote to unionize Amazon has been passed by the Teamsters

With the vote passed, the Teamsters will be able to aid Amazon workers in unionizing through a new division.