#worker-protection tag

Social justice

Farmworkers in Sonoma County Win Settlement After Alleged Retaliation | KQED

Farmworkers are encouraged to understand their rights and stand against intimidation and retaliation.

NYC politics

fromCity & State NY

4 days ago

Unions, NYC council members to rally for DCWP funding

Labor unions and advocates rally to demand full funding for the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts.

fromKqed

Social justice

Farmworkers in Sonoma County Win Settlement After Alleged Retaliation | KQED

more#labor-rights

Science

fromHigh Country News

4 days ago

New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public - High Country News

Easing radiation standards threatens worker safety in the nuclear industry, according to a veteran who handled radioactive materials for decades.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

2 weeks ago

Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani proposed an 8% budget cut for the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, contrary to his campaign promise to double its funding.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.

#delivery-apps

2 months ago

New York City

Friday's Headlines: Back on Top Edition - Streetsblog New York City

3 months ago

New York City

Mamdani Appoints Pro-Labor Lawyer To Run Worker Protection Agency - Streetsblog New York City

2 months ago

New York City

Friday's Headlines: Back on Top Edition - Streetsblog New York City

3 months ago

New York City

Mamdani Appoints Pro-Labor Lawyer To Run Worker Protection Agency - Streetsblog New York City

Mamdani taps federal trade regulator to lead Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amNewYork

Sam Levine will lead NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to combat wage theft, labor abuse, employee misclassification, and predatory corporate practices.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Ed Miliband confirms crackdown on North Sea exploration but new drilling will continue

Government bans new North Sea oil and gas exploration, maintains fossil fuel taxes, and permits only tie-back projects to protect jobs while pursuing climate commitments.

#delivery-workers

6 months ago

New York City

Agency Needs More Funding To Expand Delivery Worker Protections - Streetsblog New York City

US politics

DoorDash Lobbying Sunk Bill to Require Apps to Insure Delivery Workers - Streetsblog New York City

6 months ago

New York City

Agency Needs More Funding To Expand Delivery Worker Protections - Streetsblog New York City

US politics

DoorDash Lobbying Sunk Bill to Require Apps to Insure Delivery Workers - Streetsblog New York City

more#delivery-workers

Toronto

fromwww.cbc.ca

7 months ago

Ontario needs to track heat-related deaths, ensure AC in schools, say civil society groups | CBC News

Ontario civil society groups urge the province to create an extreme heat awareness program and implement worker protections against heat stress.

7 months ago

City Council Vows To Override Mayor's 'Senseless' Vetoes - Streetsblog New York City

The mayor's vetoes are anti-worker and anti-working class. The hypocrisy of his claims are on full display for all to see.

NYC politics

fromwww.bbc.com

8 months ago

Rail union reports 'escalation' in train violence

The level of violence on Southern and Gatwick Express services and stations has reached a crisis point and is totally unacceptable. Our members are being assaulted, threatened and abused at work and the company is not doing enough to stop it.

London

fromFortune

8 months ago

Death of 51-year-old Barcelona street sweeper from heatstroke stirs labor unrest in Southern Europe

"I have been doing this job for 23 years and each year the heat is worse," said Rodríguez, 56. "Something has to be done."

Public health

fromSCSJ

8 months ago

SCSJ Applauds OSHA Heat Prevention-Related Rulemaking

Excessive heat at work is a growing public health concern, prompting OSHA's new Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rulemaking.

fromThe Local France

France brings in new rules to protect workers during heatwaves

The new decree mandates that employers take specific health and safety measures during periods of extreme heat, enhancing protections for outdoor workers.

France politics

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Owner and managers of tobacco processing company indicted for wage theft for allegedly stealing approximately $310K from more than two dozen employees

We allege that these defendants operated a business that profited by systematically underpaying their employees, denying them basic protections, and exposing them to hazardous and degrading conditions. These serious charges send a strong message that this kind of exploitation will not be tolerated in Brooklyn, and we will continue to use every available tool to hold unscrupulous employers accountable and seek restitution for workers.

Brooklyn

NYC startup

fromwww.mediaite.com

Buzzfeed Displayed a Pattern of Disrespect' to Freelancers, Says NYC Official in Announcing Settlement

New York City reached a settlement with BuzzFeed for overdue payments to freelancers under the Freelance Isn't Free Act.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Ford government reacts to latest U.S. tariff twist, vowing to protect Ontario workers | CBC News

Ontario government remains committed to protecting workers and economy despite tariff changes.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

CA is one step closer to adding high-speed cameras around freeway construction zones

High-speed cameras in construction zones aim to enhance worker safety and reduce vehicle intrusions.

New legislation proposes mobile speed cameras to address speeding in highway work zones.

NYC politics

fromBrooklyn Eagle