Workers demanded the return of the PRO Act, the Massachusetts wage theft prevention act, and the supporting of gig workers' rights.
MASS WORKERS RALLY ON MAY DAY
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DEAR GLOBE READERS LAUNCHES AS PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN
With platforms online and in print, the campaign serves as an outlet for reporters facing challenges at The Boston Globe.
JOB PROMISES, THEN AND NOW
From textiles to technology, and the American House to Amazon
BLOOD SUCKERS: CALL CENTER WORKERS BATTLE ABUSIVE CUSTOMERS, MANAGERS, BEDBUGS
This time, it was an infestation in the company’s third- and fourth-floor call centers at 294 Washington St in Downtown Crossing. The bed bugs issue, which has reportedly been a problem since April and continues to plague the company’s Boston offices, was the tipping point for SimpliSafe workers.
GENERAL STRIKE: IS THE TRUMP VICTORY SPARKING THE RETURN OF LABOR’S MOST POWERFUL TACTIC?
A general strike is called to cause serious economic disruption aimed at bringing corporations and the government to their knees on a single issue, a group of issues, or even to overthrow the current political economic system itself.
INSIDE EATALY: WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE TO STAFF THE MONSTER?
To date, Eataly has 584 employees, 23 part-time and 561 full-time, filling nearly 100 different positions in five departments.
STRIKE MATTERS: VERIZON’S UNION EMPLOYEES FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN WORKING CLASS
The general public may be aware that 39,000 unionized Verizon workers (out of a total of 178,000) have been out on strike for a few days—including many here in Boston. But the vast majority of onlookers don’t understand the stakes.
APPARENT HORIZON: INTRODUCING #BINJBADBOSS
Boss screwing you over? Drop a dime online.
CATCHING UP WITH TODAY’S #MAYDAY RALLYERS IN GREATER BOSTON
"We don't want a favor. We want to work to bring ourselves out of poverty."
