About 1,400 members of Teamsters Local 202 walked off the job Jan. 17, upset with how they were being compensated while continuing to keep operations going throughout the coronavirus pandemic, which caused the death of six employees. It was the first strike at the market since 1986. … [Read more...] about Hunts Point Produce Market Workers End Strike With Largest Pay Raise In Decades
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Covid deaths higher among low-paid workers in England and Wales, analysis shows
“People working in low-paid and insecure jobs have been forced to shoulder much higher risk, with too many losing their lives,” said the TUC’s general secretary, Frances O’Grady. “The government urgently needs to beef up its workplace safety guidance and get tough on employers who put their workers in harm’s way.” … [Read more...] about Covid deaths higher among low-paid workers in England and Wales, analysis shows
MPs set for showdown over workers’ rights amid warnings of attack on protections
Writing exclusively for the Mirror, Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband says: “With all that the working people of our country have been through, with all the sacrifices they have made, with all the dangers they have faced, who could possibly think the answer is to say they have too many rights?” … [Read more...] about MPs set for showdown over workers’ rights amid warnings of attack on protections
Edgy and elated: how theatre workers feel about curtain-up during Covid
Where does all of this leave actors? The industry often forgets performers are people, and that isn’t more literalised than when performers are identified as the arbitrary numbers stuck on to their leotards. Performers are the most “looked at” among the creative freelance workforce, but they are also overlooked. They will likely have the most contact, too, with other cast members, crew and audience members alike – effectively being at a higher risk of contracting Covid. Without sufficient protection and support, there is a concern that the welfare standards for an already demoralised workforce could be lowered further. But with jobs scarce and the future uncertain, there’s pressure for performers to work and earn – risk and all. “Performers are constantly living on the edge, even without Covid, so now there’s even more pressure than ever to get back to work,” says one actor friend. … [Read more...] about Edgy and elated: how theatre workers feel about curtain-up during Covid
Data centers want to be a lot greener. One big problem is holding them back
The market for energy storage technology remains much too small, explains Adler. Only a handful of companies are currently manufacturing fuel cells, and most of them for small consumer bases. In Japan, for example, electronics company Kyocera builds solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), but only for use in residential settings. The infrastructure in place for those customers, therefore, is radically different to the one that would be needed for the needs of data center operators across the world. … [Read more...] about Data centers want to be a lot greener. One big problem is holding them back
