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Unpaid overtime never seems to be valued. This article from PA is important to highlight what Tech workers contribute but I know that unpaid overtime is rife throughout many industries. In a cost of living crisis, and high corporate profits, what is a decent outcome for those who work??

New York Tech Workers on #Strike! It's related to job security and forced #RTO policies. Background The Times Tech Guild represents over 600 NYT #tech workers, including software developers and data analysts. It’s the largest U.S. tech #union with collective bargaining rights. Strike began Monday, just ahead of #ElectionDay. (They chose their moment well.) Key reasons for the #strike 1. Job security The Guild wants a “just cause” provision in the contract, ensuring workers can only be terminated for specific reasons such as misconduct. 2. Pay and pay equity Workers want higher wages and fairer pay distribution. NYT management proposed a 2.5% annual wage increase and a 5% minimum increase for promotions. 3. Return-to-office... NYT wants employees in-office two days a week through June, with three fully remote weeks per year. The Guild argues for more flexible remote work options. Unfolding: -- Guild members are striking daily outside NYT’s headquarters. -- They’ve asked readers to honor a “digital picket line” by avoiding the paper's games (like Wordle) and cooking app. --Management’s response: NYT leadership claims to have made a strong offer, expressing disappointment over the timing of the strike given its impact on the publication’s mission. Other NYT unions have also struck: -- Wirecutter workers walked out during Black Friday 2021 -- NYT reporters/editors held a 24-hour strike in December 2022. So according to the striking tech workers, I'm not being a digital scab by reading the story online -- I just have to stay away from the games and cooking apps. Wonder why they're not telling us to go get our elections and news coverage elsewhere? Suspect that media tech workers have the same gripes everywhere though, and accurate reporting is important now... Post 33 of 100. 67 days to go! #100DayStreak #100DaysLinkedIn #GoVote #Strike #Union #NYTimes #Journalism #Content #Elections #RTO

Labour's manifesto is the latest cliff-hanger in the world of work, and it's sending some employers into a bit of a tailspin! 😅 Spoiler alert 👀: it's not all doom and gloom, and yes, employers still have rights!! There's a lot of buzz around workers’ rights, pay hikes, and the end of zero-hours contracts - but what does this actually mean for the average employer just trying to keep the lights on? 💡 I’ve put together an article diving into what Labour's really cooking up, along with some practical tips on how employers can set up for success in the face of these changes. 👍 Check the link in the comments for the full read ⬇️ #workplaceculture #employers #labourreforms

The New York Times Tech Guild's strike during a pivotal election week highlights a fascinating shift in tech worker dynamics. Their 600-strong union of engineers, data analysts and product managers has chosen this strategic moment to advocate for better working conditions - not just wage increases, but protection against arbitrary policy changes that impact their lives. Most intriguing is that this isn't about a struggling business trying to stay afloat. The Times' tech operation, which powers everything from their election needle to Wordle and their industry-leading digital subscription platform, has helped drive record profits and 7% YoY revenue growth. Yet management has dragged negotiations for over two years. This reveals an uncomfortable truth: Even as companies increasingly rely on technical talent to drive digital transformation and revenue growth, they often fail to recognise the changing power dynamics this creates. Technical workers who enable these successes want more than competitive pay - they seek stability, flexibility and meaningful input into decisions that affect their working lives. Will hard-line stances against remote work and worker protections prove sustainable in an era where technical expertise is increasingly core to media business models? The outcome of this strike may offer important lessons. https://lnkd.in/e-JVhHiP #TechIndustry #FutureOfWork #MediaTech #WorkplaceInnovation

This video provides an in-depth look at the integrated employment system within the WebSchool environment. Key features covered include: - Overview of the Employment system, exploring timesheets and leaves - Seamless process for adding departments and pay periods - Detailed Employment History for transparency and accountability - Simple Process for adding and approving Employee Timesheets and leave - In-depth look into Employee Profiles

⚖️ The Times Tech Guild's potential Election Day strike could set a precedent for tech workers in media. Representing software engineers, data analysts, and project managers, this young union isn’t just challenging for fair wages; it’s redefining labor rights in the digital age. As traditional media increasingly relies on digital infrastructure, tech teams are stepping up, demanding their seat at the table. Whether or not this strike proceeds, it’s clear that tech worker unions are reshaping the future of media and labor rights.

Labour’s employment rights proposals include the right for home workers to “switch off” out of hours and have a say on the use of remote surveillance technologies. Where do you stand on this? Most U.K. companies I know encourage positive boundary-setting as part of a flexible approach to working time. But I also hear and see data confirming that with hybrid-working more people are working longer hours and switching off less. What’s been effective for you in encouraging people to switch off? Do you talk with employees about your surveillance tech? #workculture #hybridworking (Pm me for a gift link)

💼Curious about the DOL's new rule for employment classification to learn more about implications for the future of work? We're outlining how this rule affects both businesses and workers in the app economy's evolving employment landscape. Read more here: https://loom.ly/SikCEaM #EmploymentLaw #FutureOfWork #DOL

Did you know: over 10 million 'not fit for work' notes are issued every year, marking the highest rate of sickness absence for over a decade? 🩺 Join our next employment club webinar and get up to grips with the current best practice 🗃️ https://ow.ly/K8It30sCKV5

IN LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT NEWS: Last week, the California Supreme Court upheld a law classifying gig workers as independent contractors, making them ineligible for certain benefits. That's welcome news to employers like Uber and Lyft. More, here. #laborlaw #employmentlaw #californialaw