
Workers everywhere feel very bad about their job security By Studs Terkel (as if today) I was talking to a fella the other day, let’s call him Joe. Joe’s a machinist, or he was, until the shop "realigned" its priorities. He’s got calloused hands and a Bible on his nightstand that’s seen better days. Joe
One in four American workers has faced wage theft, highlighting a serious issue in Downtown LA. Common violations include unpaid overtime and misclassification, which can impact financial security. California law provides strong protections, including minimum wage guarantees and penalties for employers. Document your hours and rights to empower yourself. Knowledge is your best defense against exploitation. #WageTheft #EmployeeRights #CaliforniaLaw #LaborRights #DowntownLA
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I need sometimes to travel abroad. I try to reduce in-person presence at international conferences but as a scientists, I cannot avoid them entirely.
Yes, I can reduce the environmental impacts by avoiding air travel. But I am also worried about the working conditions in the hotel during my stay.
For such reasons, and for everyone who travels, here are lists of hotels that respect their workers' rights:
USA & Canada: https://www.fairhotel.org/
Denmark: http://okforhold.dk/
Norway: https://www.fellesforbundet.no/en/
Sweden: https://www.schystavillkor.se/
Spain: https://fairhotels.es/?page_id=2
(If you know of other lists or countries to facilitate responsible travels, please comment below!)
More information: https://justtourism.org/
by IUF (International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations)
Power to the Unions!
#Tourism #Traveling #Travel #Hotel #Hotels #Europe #Holidays #Denmark #Norway #Sweden #Spain #Canada #LabourUnions #TradeUnions #Unions #LaborRights #LabourRights #Fairhotel #Fairhotels