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- California rules that Uber driver is an employee, not a contractor Thu, 18 Jun 15, 9:12amUber is well known to city dwellers as a welcome alternative to the taxi cab. At the swipe of a smartphone, a driver magically appears to whisk the rider away. While Uber may seem a revolution in convenience, its labor practices...
- 15 Apparel Brands Who Have Not Signed the Bangladesh Safety Accord Sun, 2 Jun 13, 2:42amFollowing the deaths of 1,127 garment workers in the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh on April 24, more than 40 of the world's leading apparel brands have signed the Accord on Fire & Building Safety in Bangladesh...
- Apple and Foxconn Commit to Improving Safety and Working Conditions in China Sat, 31 Mar 12, 2:40amThis morning, Apple and Foxconn pledged to reduce working hours, eliminate labor violations and illegal overtime, boost safety and improve housing for the 1.2 million workers in China who make iPads and iPhones. The announcement...
- Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets with Chinese Government Officials Wed, 28 Mar 12, 6:09amApple CEO Tim Cook is in China this week meeting with Chinese government officials, seeking to clear up trademark and labor issues with the company’s second-biggest market...