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Sadly, Americans have had the option to join a union and fight this stupidity for a very long time, but haven't taken it.
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Solidarity with STJV game workers on an industry wide general strike in France today.
1: protecting jobs and making decision-makers accountable
2: transparency about company finances and profit sharing
3: work reorganisation and the reduction of work hours
Join the global movement. 
#GameDevUnion #JoinAUnion
https://jacobin.com/2025/01/video-game-workers-unions-layoffs
If you work in games in Ireland, join me in Game Workers Unite Ireland 
https://www.fsunion.org/join/GWUIreland
jacobin.comThe Video Game Industry Is UnionizingThis summer, World of Warcraft and Bethesda Game Studios workers joined the growing number of video game developers organizing with Communications Workers of America. We spoke with some of the workers and organizers who have been unionizing the industry.
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many unions, or most, are deeply flawed and often the leadership are wholly engaged in support of the aims of the ruling class, but it remains vital that working class people join unions because the one real power we have is our labour and the ability to withdraw it.
The more people who are in unions the more power we all have and the more radical we can make our unions, and from there our representatives in politics
I'd much rather be beholden to the Rail unions than the fucking Tories.
The Sunday Times · Rail unions have the country in a chokehold. What’s their secret?
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Yesterday’s book was Make Bosses Pay by Eve Livingston.
This is a great resource, full of excellent ideas and examples – but it wasn’t quite what I was expecting.
Full review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/e38b455f-99e6-4a48-a7dd-4273448f89fb
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Mask up Up the workers! Solidarity with Starbucks workers on strike in the US. 
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevgzweexdno
(h/t @thenewsdesk)
www.bbc.comStarbucks baristas launch strike in US, union saysIt follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
Up the workers! Solidarity with Amazon workers on strike in the US.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/business/amazon-teamsters-strike/index.html
(h/t @thenewsdesk)
CNN · Thousands of Amazon drivers have gone on strike in the thick of the holiday package season
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It turns out the rest of us *can* join a union.
It looks like #UniteTheUnion is the most obvious choice. But I'm new to this.
So… Those of you more knowledgeable than I… Should I join Unite, i.e. the same union my employer recognises? Is there one that’s best for financial services workers? Is there a benefit to picking one over another?
The more I read, the more convinced I am that the only way forward is by working together. Governments and employers keep trying to push change from the top down. We combat that by working together to drive change from the bottom up. One key player in that will be unions.
I've always thought that calls to join a union didn't include me. My employer recognises and works with a union – but only at the lower levels. Those of us classed as ‘management’ are exempt.
But…
This is beautiful.
For those who don’t want to click through to Insta, this is the UK Parliament questioning Amazon execs relating to recent strikes by workers in Coventry.
One small quote…
MP: Why have your team gone on strike so much?
Exec (grinning like an idiot): They’re demonstrating their right to support the trade union that they’re a member of.
One more quote…
MP: It’s like pulling teeth
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDsGj-lsFPE/?igsh=NHJrcTNxOHBsdXBu
InstagramTrades Union Congress (TUC) on Instagram: "WATCH: Amazon bosses squirm and repeatedly FAIL to answer the question:
If Amazon is such a great employer, why have your workers gone on strike so much?"276K likes, 12K comments - tradesunioncongress on December 17, 2024: "WATCH: Amazon bosses squirm and repeatedly FAIL to answer the question:
If Amazon is such a great employer, why have your workers gone on strike so much?".
I sang Bread and Roses at my union online social, and other people sang other brilliant things!
A Wolf in Cheap ClothingCanada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals
https://ground.news/article/canada-post-warns-no-end-in-sight-for-strike-after-receiving-latest-union-proposals_061283?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share
#SupportUnions #JoinAUnion
Ground News · Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals
How to deal with stressed employees if you are an evil CEO
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Union Swag for the game worker or supporter in your life! 
12 hours to go on this shirt campaign before they go to print.
So get yours now to have in time for the holidays and show your support for our Irish game Union, Game Workers Unite Ireland.
EverpressGame Workers Unite Ireland | EverpressSupport the Game Workers of Ireland with this shirt by sporting their Union's logo, Game Workers Unite Ireland. These limited edition Game Workers Unite Ireland garments are only available here.
YES. 
Four day working week. Do it. Doooo iiitttt.
"A four-day working week is good for productivity, wellbeing and the planet"
https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/four-day-working-week-6548593-Nov2024/
TheJournal.ie · Opinion: A four-day working week is good for productivity, wellbeing and the planetThe public health expert says that in a modern workplace and with the use of AI, no one should be stuck on a five-day week.
UNION SWAG alert!!!
Support the Game Workers of Ireland with this shirt by sporting their Union logo of Game Workers Unite Ireland.
A better game industry is possible, but we need to organise!
Support our Union and organising efforts by picking up a GWUI shirt today!
My letter in the Galway City Tribune regarding the recent report on University of Galway's toxic work environment.
"The truth of the matter really comes down to institutions wanting to protect their reputation over protecting their workers and students. University of Galway may state they have a 'zero tolerance policy' in place but a policy means nothing if there is no real action."
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@EUCommission Time to put the feet up, girlos. 
https://halifax.citynews.ca/2024/11/04/trucking-construction-expect-labour-crisis-with-new-temporary-worker-rules/
Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules
*They just admitted they can only run their businesses with slave labour! paying a living wage is not a labour crisis! It's Slavery!
#EndCapitalism #EatTheRich #LivingWages #JoinAUnion
CityNews Halifax · Trucking, construction expect 'labour crisis' with new temporary worker rulesOTTAWA — Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble once new rules for high-wage temporary foreign workers take effect on Friday. Groupe Nadeau, a Quebec-based trucking company, has a fleet of around 200 trucks and 1,400 trailers serviced by 70 full-time heavy mechanics. Human resources director Lamothe said half […]