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Workers at Amazon logistics centre in Spain plan 3-day strike over wages

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Workers at Amazon logistics centre in Spain plan 3-day strike over wages

Workers at an Amazon logistics centre in Spain are planning a three-day strike over wages. The employees are demanding better wages and improved working conditions. The strike is expected to cause disruptions to Amazon's operations in the region.

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Samsung announces mutual agreement to enhance wages and benefits for workers

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Economic Times · 3m ago

Samsung announces mutual agreement to enhance wages and benefits for workers

Samsung has reached a mutual agreement to enhance wages and benefits for workers at its Chennai plant after successful negotiations with the Samsung India Workers' Union (SIWU). This followed a period of unrest, including a 37-day strike by about 1,000 workers demanding higher wages and better conditions. The agreement, ensuing from constructive discussions facilitated by Tamil Nadu's government, addresses worker demands and aims to foster a positive workplace over the next three years.

Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities ahead of Christmas rush

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Amazon workers strike at seven US facilities ahead of Christmas rush

Workers at several Amazon facilities in the U.S. went on strike to protest against what they perceive as unfair treatment and poor working conditions. The walkout, organized by the Teamsters, is being touted as the largest-ever strike against Amazon. However, with over 800,000 employees across 600 fulfillment centers, the overall impact on the company's operations is expected to be minimal. The workers are demanding that Amazon address their health and safety concerns and engage in negotiations. Amazon claims to provide competitive wages and use automation to minimize repetitive stress.

Samsung sues Indian labour union over strike as dispute escalates

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Samsung sues Indian labour union over strike as dispute escalates

Samsung Electronics' Indian unit has filed a lawsuit against members of a labor union that has been leading an 11-day strike at its only home appliances plant in India. The lawsuit seeks a temporary injunction to restrain the union and its members from agitating near the Chennai factory. The strike, which includes hundreds of workers demanding higher wages and union recognition, has disrupted operations. The labor unrest poses challenges for Samsung and casts a shadow over India's plan to attract more foreign investment for its "Make in India" initiative.

Workers at Apple supplier Flex's Tamil Nadu plant stage one-day strike

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Workers at Apple supplier Flex's Tamil Nadu plant stage one-day strike

Workers at a Flex manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India, which supplies Apple, went on strike to demand higher wages and the recognition of a union. Approximately 750 permanent workers joined the Centre of Indian Trade Union, while contractors did not participate. The workers had requested wage raises for the next three years but failed to reach an agreement with Flex. The outcome of future negotiations will determine the next steps for the union. This is not the first strike at an Apple supplier in India in recent years.

Samsung is being hammered by Apple and Vivo. Can it strike back?

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Livemint · 11m ago

Samsung is being hammered by Apple and Vivo. Can it strike back?

Hundreds of workers at Samsung's Sriperumbudur factory in India have gone on strike over low wages, joining forces with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions. Talks facilitated by the Tamil Nadu government have not progressed, leading to a major impact on production at the factory, which accounts for around 30% of Samsung's annual revenue. The strike has come at a bad time for Samsung, as the festive season approaches and demand for consumer durables typically increases. The company is also facing challenges in the smartphone market, with sales falling for five consecutive years and Chinese rivals gaining market share.

Amazon staff at new UK warehouse to strike on January 25

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon staff at new UK warehouse to strike on January 25

Workers at Amazon's new distribution center in Birmingham, England have voted to join ongoing strike action at the company over pay and working conditions. The GMB trade union has announced that workers will go on strike on January 25. It is unclear how many workers will participate in the strike, but previous strikes at another Amazon warehouse in Coventry, England have seen hundreds of employees walking out. Amazon has not yet responded to the situation.

Why are Amazon workers striking in 20+ countries globally during busy Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Why are Amazon workers striking in 20+ countries globally during busy Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Workers from Amazon in over 20 countries, including the US, plan to strike over the busy pre-Christmas shopping period. The "days of resistance" seek to hold Amazon accountable for various issues, such as labor abuses and environmental degradation. Organizers of the strike, UNI Global Union and Progressive International, state that striking workers will be supported by unions, anti-poverty groups, and garment worker rights organizations. The strike will occur in major cities across the US, as well as in countries like the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Brazil, India, and Turkey.

Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to strike over pay from August 15

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to strike over pay from August 15

Samsung Electronics' largest workers' union in South Korea, the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), announced a four-day strike starting on Thursday to push for higher wages and bonuses. The union, representing 30% of Samsung's South Korean workforce, aims to disrupt production by taking advantage of a national holiday on the first day of the strike. Samsung assured that it would prioritize production and stick to a no-work, no-pay policy while seeking to resume negotiations. The union had previously declared an indefinite strike and plans to continue with unexpected strikes to demand better pay and benefits.

Workers at Amazon UK warehouse to walk out on Black Friday

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Workers at Amazon UK warehouse to walk out on Black Friday

Over 1,000 workers at an Amazon warehouse in the UK are set to strike for four days next month, including on Black Friday, in a dispute over pay. The workers will walk out of the Coventry site from November 7th to 9th, as well as on November 24th for Black Friday. The strike has been announced by the GMB trade union.

Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions

Amazon staff in India have gone on strike ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, demanding better wages, working conditions, and union rights. Around 200 workers rallied in New Delhi under the banner "Make Amazon Pay," expressing their discontent with the company's practices. Similar protests are planned in other parts of India and in countries like the US, Germany, Japan, and Brazil. Amazon, on the other hand, defended its practices, stating that it offers competitive pay and a safe working environment for its employees.

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